As you refresh your spring wardrobe, add a pair of wedge sandals to your shopping list. These shoes are having a comeback and becoming as a trending shoe for spring and summer. In addition, these sandals come in a variety of heights.
Are Wedge Sandals Comfortable to Walk In?
The heel part of a wedge sandal helps to distribute your body weight over the entire underside of the foot. You won’t feel as much pressure on the ball of your foot while you’re walking.
- Best Ankle Support: Dr. Scholl’s Sheena Sandal
- Best Arch Support: Vionic Delano Platform Sandal
- Best Cushioned Footbed: Vince Camuto Diliah Platform Sandal
- Best Faux-Cork: Blowfish Malibu Barbados Sandal
- Best Slip-On: Ipanema High Fashion Sandal
- Best Traction: TOMS Diana Sandal
- Most Height: Steve Madden Juniper Gold Multi
Best Ankle Support
Dr. Scholl’s Sheena Wedge Sandal
Dr. Scholl’s Sheena Wedge Sandal keeps your ankle stable in 2.5-inch heels. There’s a slight dip in the heel that cups your foot to prevent you from sliding around. There also are thick straps that cross over the top of the ankle and secure around the sides. Your ankle won’t budge as you walk. Shop two colors in US women’s sizes 6 to 11.
Best Arch Support
Vionic Delano Platform Wedge Sandal
Vionic’s Delano Platform Wedge Sandal features a molded footbed that provides sturdy arch support. These platform wedges have 1.12 inches of lift under the ball of the foot and 2 inches of height at the heel. And, there are three rows of straps that go over the top of your feet– and a strap behind the heel – to keep your feet in place. Shop two colors in US women’s sizes 5 to 12.
Best Cushion footbed
Vince Camuto Diliah Platform Wedge Sandal
Vince Camuto’s Diliah Platform Wedge Sandal boasts a padded footbed that adds to the comfort of this shoe. Along, with the extra padding, this wedge features a 1.6-inch platform and a 4.7-inch heel. That platform and wedge combination lessens the pitch so that your ankle doesn’t feel that much of a dramatic drop. Shop this style in four colors in US women’s sizes 5 to 12.
Best Faux-Cork
Blowfish Malibu Barbados Wedge Sandal
Blowfish’s Malibu Barbados Wedge Sandal offers the look of a cork wedge without the high-price that usually comes with natural cork. This wedge sandal has a 2-inch platform and 4-inch heel for a comfortable lift. There’s also a molded footbed that prevents your foot from sliding in the shoe as you walk. Shop this silhouette in four colors in US women’s sizes 6 to 11.
Best Slip-On
Ipanema High Fashion Wedge Sandal
Ipanema’s High Fashion Wedge Sandal is a slip-on wedge that instantly gives you the height you crave without needing to fuss with buckles. It uses a set of straps that cross over the top of your feet to keep them in place. This wedge has a 1-inch platform and 3-inch heel. Shop this shoe in two colors in US women’s sizes 5 to 10.
Best Traction
TOMS Diana Wedge Sandal
TOMS’ Diana Wedge Sandal has a textured outsole that will prevent you from sliding on the ground as you walk on most surfaces. The heel even has small grooves to grip the ground when you need more traction. As for height, the heel is 2.5 inches high with a 1.25 platform under the ball of the foot. Shop this style in two colors in US women’s sizes 6 to 11.
Most Height
Steve Madden Juniper Gold Multi
Steve Madden’s Juniper Gold Multi wedges will be the star of any outfit you throw on. These statement wedges feature a tall 5.25-inch heel and 1.75-inch platform. The entire shoe is adorned with beads, faux-pearls, gold buttons and woven details. There also is an adjustable ankle strap to keep your foot secure.
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