Each decade of fashion leaves its footprint in history. Like clothes and designer handbags, the footprints shoes make tend to create evolutionary cycles that roll back around every 20 to 30 years. Most times they come back with a twist or bolder statement, but always resemble their earlier renditions. Quality seems to follow the evolution of improved materials and bolder looks. The ultimate objective is for the wearer to feel fashionable, confident and trendy at the same time.
In earlier decades clothes had a more conservative look. The best materials on hand at the time were used. Some might even say better materials were used in the past than in the present, but that is only true in some cases. Designer clothes and shoes are made with the best quality available today combined with the newer, and bolder colors and embellishments. Wedge shoes are no exception. This style shoe has no distinct heel and sole but an incline from toe to heel. They were popular in the 30′s when they were introduced because of the leather and rubber shortage. They came back in the 70′s, the 90′s and again in 2006.
With each new decade came variety. The biggest variety is in the height. Shoes like this can be purchased with a low incline like in flip flops or higher inclines as high as 4 to 5 inches. Wedges, as they are sometimes called, create more balance between the ball of the foot and the heel. In terms of wear that translates to more comfort. With more balance there is better posture. So for those who want style and foot comfort a wedge heal is better than a stiletto any day. They can be worn with a pretty A line dress or pencil skirt, capri pants, walking shorts, or daisy dukes with as much flirty appeal as any high heel competitor.