Why Stand By Your Wedge Shoes

Offsite Article: Put A Cork In It

I fell in love with my first pair of wedges almost immediately. I was irresistibly tall yet still able to stand up straight. In other words I felt invincible. This was the first time that I was able to walk the walk as well as talk the talk – in high heels. Today there is nothing that comes close to the excitement of finding and adding new wedge cork shoes to my wardrobe.

Why cork? I have always loved the idea of wedges but have also experienced some of the disadvantages of these stylish beauties. Oftentimes I felt I had to pay for stability by carrying around extra shoe weight. Needless to say this posed a problem when I would walk far – the shape may have been great for walking longer distances but my feet were just not strong enough to sustain the weight of bulky wood or rubber wedges. When Cork shoes we introduced they solved this immediately since they were lightweight without sacrificing any support or durability.

Take a good look at the cork you pull out of your favorite bottle of wine. Press down on it and you’ll see how incredibly strong it is for something that appears so small and delicate. What is also so great about cork is that many consider it to be a green material. Cork comes from the outer bark of the cork oak tree, which grows back after it is removed. Think of it like shearing sheep – where its wool grows back completely. When I’m at a fundraiser for an environmental cause only my wedge cork shoes will do.

That doesn’t mean that I won’t pick up a pair of wedge shoes in another material. Cork shoes may be best for standing out from the crowd at the busy office picnic or walking from house party to house party in the Hamptons. But every setting demands a different kind of heel and I do still enjoy my rubber wedges in the rain or on the beach. Each special or casual occasion becomes comfortable and enjoyable in my favorite wedge shoes.

Always pick up a couple of styles so that you feel like an outfit feels fresh and new every time. Styling is of course not just about buying different colors of the same shoe – which by all means is fine too – it is also about the shape. I love the clean lines of the Cruise from daniblack shoes because they look great with my entire summer wardrobe. I especially love to wear them with my flared pants, for a slightly retro look.

When a flowing summer dress is called for, something like Paley matches very nicely. It’s a stylish shoe that goes well with your favorite casual cocktail or dinner outfit. Those who don’t like the feeling of having a strap between their toes will find this design an excellent choice. It looks like daniblack wedges this year have their bases covered – at least with me.

What can’t you wear with wedges? That is a very good question and one that can be very easily answered. Just don’t wear anything too tight or too tailored. Remember that these are wedges and not stilettos – next to very dressy outfits they can look a bit clunky and over the top. You want people to be looking at your shoes, not staring at them uncontrollably. So definitely coordinate your wardrobe wisely.

If you’ve never tried wedges before or have had a bad experience in them, give them another chance. Wedge cork shoes with their lightweight materials and beautiful designs are the perfect, comfortable complement to your summer look.

About the Author

Thomas Moody is a freelance fashion writer. He always keeps himself updated about the latest trends and fashion in women’s designer shoes.

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