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The Most Practical Heel There Is

A wedge spreads weight along the whole sole rather than balancing it on a point, so the height costs you far less in comfort. It also stays upright on soft ground, which makes it the obvious answer for outdoor weddings, garden parties and anywhere a thin heel would sink. That practicality is why the shape keeps returning regardless of what the runways are doing.

Espadrille, Platform and Leather Wedges

Espadrille wedges use a braided jute sole and read the most relaxed, working through summer with linen and cotton. Platform wedges add a raised toe as well as a raised heel, which shortens the pitch of the foot and makes real height genuinely walkable. Leather and suede wedges are the dressiest, holding a cleaner line under tailoring or a longer dress.

What They Sit Beside

Wedges fill the gap between flat and formal. Around them, designer sandals handle the flatter end of summer, pumps take the evening, boots cover winter and sneakers carry the everyday. Reduced past-season pairs sit in the wedges sale.

Shop Designer Wedges at MARAIS

MARAIS stocks designer footwear in Australia through official distribution, alongside the full women's collection. Buy for the surface you will actually be standing on.

Women's Designer Wedges FAQs

Are wedges more comfortable than heels?

Generally yes. The sole runs continuously from heel to toe, so weight is distributed rather than concentrated, and the wider base gives far more stability on uneven ground.

What should I wear wedges with?

Cropped and wide-leg trousers work well because the sole is visible and becomes part of the outfit. Midi and maxi dresses suit them too, since the height keeps the hem clear of the ground without a thin heel underneath.

Can espadrille wedges be worn to a wedding?

Yes, particularly outdoors. Choose a leather, satin or raffia upper over plain canvas for a dressier look, and keep the jute sole clean and unfrayed.