These boots are described as having a "hidden" wedge heel but, well, you wouldn't exactly need to be a master detective to be able to spot it, would you? I'm assuming the "hidden" part refers to the way the leather of the uppers blends into the heel so seamlessly, and it does create an interesting effect, with the boot looking almost as if it's been moulded out of leather. The heel height is 10cm, but because it's a wedge, they will distribute your weight more evenly than most high heels, and so should be reasonably comfortable to walk in. They're £140 and are available at ASOS.
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What was Giuseppe Zanotti thinking when they released these platform wedges? The Spice Girl look is so 1990s and even though they made a comeback, the shoes they wore definitely should not. The 5 3/5" wedge is made out of wood and hard resin with cut out detail - though it looks more like a giant hole. It's a shame that the wedge is such a distracting feature, these sandals would be rather chic thanks to the stitched leather and sleek buckle detail. While BlueFly have marked these shoes down by 20%, $600 is definitely asking a little too much for these shoes that you can't quite wear everywhere.
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If the Spring/Summer catwalks are to be believed, platform wedges will continue to be popular right into next season, but you can get the look now courtesy of Yves St Laurent and these bicolour ankle wrap wedges, which are $870 at Saks. This definitely looks like more or a summer shoe than a winter one to me, and I think I'd feel rather flat footed in them, but the cut-out platform is definitely striking, there's no doubt about that!
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If you're not one for sky-high stilettos normally, then you might be either jumping for joy or cringing at the sight of where Dolce & Gabbana are taking their footwear come spring... Yes, you'd better get practicing walking in your highest wedge platforms in preparation for these mosaic-like babies, because like it or not, it's bound to trickle down to the high-street (and probably onto your feet) at some point!
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These shoes were brought to my attention by Shiny Fashion Forum-ite, Emma, who bought a pair last week. The wedge heel is similar to the other Miss L Fire shoes we featured here recently, but it's the wide buckle strap that really sets these shoes apart, I think: I love wide straps, and this one helps to balance out the delicate heel, making them look comfortable, but still elegant. They're £79 and available in blue here.
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Vogue may be trying to tell us that flats are going to be the shoes of the winter, but those of us who love our heels too much to want to follow that particular trend can rejoice in the fact that there are still skyscraper heels around - and lots of them, too. So far it looks like this is going to be a season of extremes, with low lows and high highs - literally. These Stella McCartney wedges clearly fall into the latter category, with a 5" wooden heel which I just can't stop staring at. The silver plate on the back of each heel just serves to emphasise the height even more, drawing the eye irresistibly to that super-high platform.
As Stella is well known for her anti-leather sentiments, these are faux patent leather, and cost $1145 from Bergdorf Goodman. If you're buying them, you might want to invest in some longer length trousers to wear with them!
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Yes, they are certainly zany all right. Victoria's Secret and shoes aren't necessarily two terms that I usually think of in the same sentence, however, the iconic lingerie label does dabble in footwear.
These gold zig-zag wedge, rhinestone embellished sandals are, well... something else. While I could easily picture them on winged angels, Gisele Bundchen or Heidi Klum, storming down the runway at VS's annual show, I doubt they hold much appeal for the average lass. Nevertheless, if they take your fancy then check them out online for US$89. Otherwise, I'm afraid to say it - but perhaps VS should stick to what it does best - pants.
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