Hello dear readers ! A while ago, this wonderful site Very.co.uk contacted me and showed me this really great article. I found it really useful and well-written and I had to share it with you. I will translate it in Romanian soon but I am away in another short get-away so I will take time and do it when I get home. Until then, I welcome you all to read the English version below !
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A Summer Shoe Saviour: The Wedge
To wedge or not to wedge? That’s the
real question this summer. If you simply can’t choose between a classic heel
and a towering platform for a special occasion, you’ll be pleased to hear that
the wedge trend comes with some handy benefits.
Comfort
The earliest wedge sandals, worn throughout the 15th, 16th and
17th centuries, was nowhere near as comfortable as today’s
varieties. Venetian men tended to force their wives to wear heavy wooden shoes
to prevent them from running off with a handsome gondolier. Luckily for the
fashion world, one Italian designer decided to reinvent the wedge heel for the
modern independent woman. Salvatore Ferragamo carved out a name for himself
with a fabulous collection of striking wedged footwear and quickly became a
shoe maker to the Hollywood stars in the
1950s. Today’s wedge heels balance your entire weight over a lightweight
platform, helping you to keep on your toes without the ankle and back strain
that can develop after hours of dancing in stiletto heels.
Let’s face it, the British summer doesn’t
look set to arrive anytime yet. Whilst your favourite heels will make you a
stuck in the mud at a garden party, a trusty wedge will keep you on firmer
ground. Wedge shoes at
Very.co.uk are a handy way to subtly add height to a casual look and are a great
for days when a stiletto would look over the top. Try pairing a wedged
espadrille with some denim shorts for a cute and stylish look that will take
you straight from the park to a night on the town.
Durability
A good pair of shoes is an essential
fashion investment and you need to be confident that they’ll last the season.
Heels push our weight to the toes, which can quickly lead to scuff marks and
scratches when we take a step wrong. In contrast, wedges wear gradually over
the entire sole and are often finished in an outer material such as cork or
wood, which provides better protection for the whole shoe.
Style
But the big question is – how do
wedge heels make you look? The days of unattractive clunky clogs are well
behind us and the modern wedge heel creates the illusion of longer legs and
thinner ankles, whilst supporting the arch of the foot. So why not be bold this
season and swap your favourite heels and summer frock combo for nude peep toe
wedges and a bright neon mini-dress?
P.S.: Let me know in the comment section your opinion about it and if you would like to see more of these articles here on the blog. Kisses xx
Yours truly,
Julls ♥
