Wedges vs Heels



A Patten wedge being showcased by Khloe Kardashian and Alexander Wang

I doubt if heels will ever go out of fashion.  A class of footwear that is classic, and can be worn with absolutely anything.  Worn with the right attitude, gives one that extra oomph! - worthy to make heads turn.  What is obvious to anybody who is a biblical follower of the styles circles arena to the tee and according to vogue - what is truly in fashion is the wedge.  This is just not limited to wedge sandals but 5+ inches hoof like wedges, and fashion minded fanatics are pairing with minis, skinnies and the like to emphasise what is definitely making headlines below their ankles.



Why the sudden revolution? ...and is it a re-enactment of the platform shoes of the 30's, 40's and 50's which later on gained extra popularity in the 60's and 70's? I was born when platform shoes were still in fashion.  Things died down in Europe during the 80's yet they are back and now a well sought after trend in 2011.

Used to be worn in ancient Greece to raise the height of important characters in the Greek theatres.  It was also worn by high born courtesans in Venice in the 16th century and a popular demand among Japanese Getas.

What do all this class of people portray:

• It raises prestige as in "Make way for sophistication".
• A very high degree of comfort
• A popular choice among flat lovers as ease to walk in any terrain..

My brother has unconditional love for wedges, but if someone were to ask me ... heels/stilettos is at the forefront as it brings out the sexiness and character in me.  If you offer m a 4 - inch wedge and a 4 - inch stiletto, i will go for the stiletto anytime.  This is me and my opinion, as the choice of the masses presently differs to mine hence the re-emergence of the wedge and this has been manifested in the high demand for it.

Christina Aguilera rocking one of many collections of  Wedged shoes