Many people consider wedges to be a practical, less outrageous alternative to skyhigh, stiletto heels, but this gallery of wild wedges demonstrates that the stiletto's chunkier cousin is no stranger to crazy designs.
From hollow wedge heels to platforms in the shape of hearts and tribal designs, to those that are studded and rhinestone-adorned, these wild wedges are perfect for the girls who like to make a statement with their shoe choices.
From legendary shoe designers like Christian Louboutin to affordable alternatives at stores like Aldo, it seems that wedges are getting higher and more intricate and are able to compete with skyscraper stilettos in terms of style.
Check out this gallery of wild wedges and get ready to feel some serious shoe envy.
70 Wild Wedges
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Staggering Sheened Heels
The Charlotte Olympia Resort 2012 Collection Takes Shoes to New Heights
69
Basket-Weaved Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell for Convert Shoes Collection is Vegan-Friendly
68
Exotic Summer Fashion
The Primark Summer 2011 Lookbook Features Vacation-Worthy Outfits
67
Hollow Cinderella Wedges
Zoe by Christian Werner
66
Absolutely Absurd Heels
Irregular Choice's Spring/Summer Collection Will Stun You
65
Eccentric Tribal Fashion
The Tribal Chic Harper's Bazaar Editorial is Full of Inspiration
64
Vintage Vixen Lookbooks
The Anthropologie May 2011 Catalog Boasts Color-Blocking and Airy Fabrics
63
Retro Pink Swim Shoots
The NathanPaul Swimwear Spring/Summer 2011 Collection Goes Back in Time
62
High-Fashion Planking
The DIS Magazine Plank Girl Editorial is a Mix Between Memes and Couture
61
Socks Over Shoes
The Francesco di Giorgi FW 2010 Show is Dressed Back to Front
60
Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
59
Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged
58
Sky-High Wedges
'Stockholm Syndrome' for Gravure Magazine Perfects the Platform
57
Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
56
Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
55
Naughty Dancer Shoes
7" Wedges Have a Sexy Carving of a Woman and a Pole
54
Year-Round Booties
Maddison Rothery Rocks Booties for Spring and Summer
53
Mammoth Shoes
Drool Over the Acne Pre-Fall 2010 Collection
52
Badass Flapper Dresses
Rumi Neely in a Vintage Leather Dress in NYC's Soho
51
Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
50
Vibrant Contortionist Advertising
The Kurt Geiger Spring 2011 Ad Campaign is Fiercely Flexible
49
Whittled Leaf Wedges
The Alexander McQueen Sculpted Sandals are Stunningly Artistic
48
Cutout Wooden Wedges
Style Bubble Rocks the Jil Sander SS10 Wedge to Perfection
47
Dip-Dye Fringe Fashion
The Nasty Gal Charley 5.0 Cutoffs are Hippie-Chic
46
Heart-Shaped Heels
Glittery 7.5" Wedges for Valentine's Day
45
Summery Shoe Addictions
The SoleStruck Summer Essentials Lookbook is Every Shoe Lover's Dream
44
Winter Wedges
These Braided Wedges by Barbara Gongini Combine Warmth and Style
43
Strappy Boho Sandals
The Carven Spring 2012 Shoe Collection is Vibrantly Tribal
42
Neon Backdrop Ads
The Vibrant Bebe Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
41
Imprisoned Armor Shoots
The Antidote Magazine ‘Madone' Issue Gets Seductive
40
Skyscraping Wedges
Givenchy's Spring 2010 Runway Show Featured Statuesque Footwear
39
Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
38
Ethereal Pirate Photography
The Haute Melissa Jelly Shoes for Spring/Summer 2010
37
Psychedelic Wedges
Karim Rashid's Shoe is a Twist on the Traditional Heel
36
Festive Charity Shoes
The TOMS Holiday Collection Showcases Sequins and Houndstooth
35
Intergalactic Couture Footwear
Edmundo Castillo Creates Hot TRON-Inspired Heels
34
Affordable Celeb Footwear
Rachel Bilson ShoeMint Collection is for Fashionistas on a Budget
33
70s-Inspired Footwear
The Solestruck Weekender SS11 Collection is Chunky and Retro
32
Shell-Pink Shoes
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection Offers Vibrant Variety
31
Haute Galactic Footwear
Raphael Young's Futuristic Fashions for A/W 2009
30
Swordfish Fashion Ads
Lily Donaldson Plays With Props in the Aldo Spring 2011 Campaign
29
Feisty Rollerblading Fashion
The Isabel Marant Etoile Spring 2012 Shoot is Sweetly Sporty
28
Skyscraper Sightseeing Shoes
Beyonce's Eyecatching, Yet Impratical, Footwear
27
Stud Muffin Wedges
The Jeffrey Campbell Tick Shoes Will Have Stylish Hunks Knocking at Your Door
26
$2,000 Sandals
The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes
25
Clunky Printed Pumps
The Giuseppe Zanotti Platform Wedges Take a Step on the Wild Side
24
Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
23
Whimsical Botanical Heels
The Marc Jacobs Shoes Spring 2011 are Bursting With Florals & Feathers
22
Tribal Print Wedges
ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear Features Peep-Toe Shoes Aplenty
21
Hollow Wedge Sandals
United Nude Mobius Shoes
20
Dazzling Gold Pumps
The Raphael Young SS 2010 Lookbook is Shoetastic
19
Weather-Inspired Shoes
Stella McCartney's Cloud Print Sandals Let You Walk on Air
18
Island-Inspired Wedges
The Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 Collection Will Color Your World
17
Penetrating Pumps
The Lauren Tennenbaum for (In)Decorous Taste DIY Spinal Wedges
16
Leather Sandal-Sneakers
Adidas Y-3 Steps Up Their Shoe Game With Some Wicked Wedges
15
Nautical Couture Wedges
The Yves Saint Laurent Wedge Sandals Make a Splash this Season
14
Sweaty Street Shoots
Bambi Blyth Poses Post-Workout for the Tony Biano S/S 2011 Campaign
13
Architecturally Abstract Heels
The United Nude Abstract Wedge Makes a High-Fashion Statement
12
Mondrian-Inspired Sandals
The Surface to Air Spring 2010 Collection Will Ignite Your Shoe Fetish
11
Wild Designer Campaigns
The Fendi Resort Spring 2012 Shoot Gets the Best of Karl Lagerfeld
10
Nautical Slingbacks
Opening Ceremony Lace-Up Rope Wedges Are Shipshape
9
Crazy Mane Lookbooks
Bambi Northwood-Blyth for Tony Bianco Shoes Autumn/Winter 2011 Campaign
8
Animal-Print Athletic Shoes
The Nike Pocket Runner Animal Pack Adds Attitude to Athletic Shoes
7
Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008
6
Paisley Print Wedges
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair SS10 Shoes are Pretty Feminine
5
Technicolor Wedges
The Ana Locking Fall 2010/2011 Shoe Collection Gives Autumn a Splash of Color
4
Trippy Gem-Filled Shoes
Channel the Style of Lady Gaga with the Haus of Price Sparkle Wedge
3
Lacy Celeb Editorials
The Vogue US June 2011 Spread Features a Natural Penelope Cruz
2
Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
1
Pickled Footwear
The Snooki Flip Flops Bear the Design of the Diva's Favorite Snack
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The Primark Swimwear Summer 2011 Lookbook is Bold and Bright
Out-There Sculptural Shoes
Etsy Designer 'Spikesbyg' Creates Extremely Edgy Footwear
Celeb Twin Shoe Collabs
The TOMS + The Row Collection Offers Some Comfy Couture
Streamlined Swimsuits
The Nookie Beach Spring/Summer 2011 Collection is Beach Chic
Floating Fairy Photography
Emily Soto's Enchanted Forest Series is Simple and Serene
Caged Beauty Photography
The Numero China June 2011 Editorial is Captivating and Mysterious
Funhouse Floatography (UPDATE)
Photography by Lissy Elle Features Topsy-Turvy Figures
Mile-High Heel Campaigns
The H by Halston Holiday 2011 Ads are Dressed to Kill
Colorfully Feminine Footwear
The Angel Azorin for Novo Collection is Made for Aussie Women
Pretty Polka Dot Lingerie
Victoria's Secret Bombshell Summer 2011 Shoots Features Cutesy Styles
19 Stunning Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
From Sweet Cat-Printed Heels to Tough Studded Wedges
Robotic Casual Wear
The Ground Zero Autumn/Winter 2011 Collection Will Appeal to Transformers Fans
77 Fierce Wildlife Footwear
From Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals to Classy Leopard Kicks
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From Graffiti-Covered Heels to Swarovski Stilettos
Sky-High Snakeskin Sandals
The Nicholas Kirkwood Resort 2012 Collection is Beautifully Exotic
Enchanted Ethereal Editorials
The Simon Gao Lost in Elysium Collection Tells a Fantastical Story
Colorful Celebration Photography
Planet Blue Fiesta Spring Summer Lookbook is Chromatically Fun
Haute Sportswear Shoots
Erin Heatherton is Athletic-Chic in Harper's Bazaar Spain June 2011
Perspiring Marathoners
Sacha Goldberger Photographs Before and After Shots of Joggers
Pin-Up Girl Swimwear
The Minnow Bathers Line Offers Retrofied Swim Fashion
Stylishly Modular Shoes
Daniela Bekerman's Ze o Ze Footwear Offers Changeable Choices
Modern Eastern-Inspired Heels
The Irregular Choice Oriento Sun Shoes Have Oriental Flair
Elegant Forest Photography
The Tanya Mityushina Hamptons Magazine Editorial is Free-Spirited Fresh
Poofy Poolside Attire
The Modern Luxury Magazine Colin Angus Shoot Dotes Daring One-Pieces
Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
100 Vivacious Vans
From Scottish Skate Shoes to Mousey High Tops
Lying Down Web Games
Planking is the Latest Internet Dare Craze
Azure Angel Photography
The Elle Quebec June 2011 'l'Ange Bleu' Editorial is Tinged with Blue
Badass Armored Sculptures
The Hedgehog of Death is Terrifyingly Badass
Cutaway Masculine Flats
The Alexander Wang Pre-Fall 2011 Shoe Collection is Full of Buckles
Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
These Rainbow Sprinkles Vans Kicks Make Footwear Fun
Opulent Athletic-Inspired Outfits
The Isabel Marant Spring 2012 Collection is Sportswear Chic
Feisty Festive Footwear
The ALDO Holiday 2011 Collection Can't Get Here Fast Enough
Chic Recycled Shoes
PleaseMachine Style Lab Creates Footwear Out of Junked Textile
Flower Garden Beauty
The Summer 2011 Collection Les Fleurs D'ete, Flowers of Summer by Chane
Flirty Field Fashion
The Actual Pain SS11 Collection Offers Both Playful and Serious Styles
Paper Bag Lookbooks
The Ziggy Denim AW11 Collection is Affordable and Playful
Diffusion Designer Footwear
The B by Brian Atwood Line Doesn't Sacrifice Luxury for Affordability
Figure Floatogrophy
Jens Sage's Series 'Seats' is a Furnitureless Collection of Floating Figures
Socked Underwear Ads
The 'Boys Boys Boys' Series by Dolce & Gabbana is Inspired by Marilyn Monroe
Patriotic Pumps
These Jeffrey Campbell Lita Stars and Stripes Heels are Super Eye-Catching
Brilliantly Bright Baubles
Ilona Swagemakers Vogue Italy Swim Shoot is Captivating
Heel-Wearing Man Shoots
Giampaolo Sgura Shoots a Crew of Men in Purses and Pumps
Funky Fast-Food Footwear
The Cheeseburger Vans Combine Skateboard Style with Diner Deliciousness
Doughboy Skate Kicks
MoCA x Lance Mountain x Nike SB Blazer Celebrates a Successful Partnership
Food Fashion Fusion Ads
'Table for One' by Hakim Satriyo is a Mix of Couture & Cuisine
Artistic Paint Shoes
Jeffrey Campbell Mildred Paint Shoes are Expressive Footwear
Kitchen Appliance Stilettos
The Kobi Levi Coffee Pot Shoes are Sizzling Hot
Snake-Skinned Celebs
The PETA Kelly Brook Ad is a Hot Cold-Blooded Campaign
34 Hot Buckled Shoes
From Straitjacket Buckle Boots to Biker Chic Sneakers
Bearded Botas Kicks
TOMS Movember Shoe Helps Change the Face of Men's Health
Tribal Textured Womenswear
The Tsolmandakh Munkhuu Fall 2011 Lookbook is Culturally Inspired
Patriotic Platforms
These Jeffrey Campbell American Flag Sandals are All Stars & Stripes
Exposed Studded Heels
These Chinese Laundry Exposed Platform Pumps Will Give You Some Height
Whittled Leaf Wedges
The Alexander McQueen Sculpted Sandals are Stunningly Artistic
Sultry Star Photography
The Gwyneth Paltrow ELLE US September 2011 Issue is Hollywood Hot
Venomous Beachwear Vixens
A Jewel of Costume Captures a Seductive Slithering Dana Drori
Fiercely Forceful Pumps
The Ruthie Davis A/W 2011 Collection Packs a Punch
Pom-Pom Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Autumn 2011 Collection Gets Furtastic With Footwear
Seductive Vixen Editorials
The Marie Claire Italia October 2011 is Sultry and Sensual
Sultry Swimsuit Editorials
Arlenis Sosa for Yo Dona May 2011 ShowsOoff Some Hot Weather Clothing
Floating Shoe Walls
Organize Your Favorite Kicks in Style with the Shrine Shoe Rack
Reality Show Hair Crazes
The Jersey Shore Hair Infographic Will Help You Get Guidofied
Flammable Shoe Lookbooks
The Jeffrey Campbell Resort 2012 Collection is High in Colors
Fruit Punch Footwear
The 'Bananas Is My Business' Pumps are Tastefully Fruity
Futuristic Flatpack Footwear
United Nude Moon Life Shoes are a Fashion Fit to Bring to Mars
Funky Frugivorous Platforms
The Jeffrey Campbell Fruit Slice Heel is So Delicious You Could Eat It
Urban Sophisticated Footwear
Regal Shoes x Mr. Bathing Ape Wing Sta Elevates Class Beautifully
45 Pretty Paisley Designs
From Oddball-Patterned Blazers to Printed Hipster Espadrilles
15 Garden-Inspired Footwear Designs
From Floral High-Top Sneakers to Rose Bud High Heels
Flintstones Street Kicks
The Jeremy Scott JS Bones Shoe by Adidas Delivers Style & Playfulness
Biodegradable One-Time Footwear
The O1M Shoes are Eco-Chic & Perfect in a Crunch
Furry Winter Footwear
The Adidas Burton Shoe Boasts a Wool Interior to Keep Your Toes Toasty
Height-Defying Ballet Flats
The Christian Louboutin Fetish Heels are a Ballerina's Fashion Dreams
Chic Charitable Shoes
The TOMS Ballet Flats Spring 2012 Collection is for the Girly Girls
Eccentric Rainbow Photoshoots
The Hip Pop Editorial for W Magazine is Daring and Bold
Pumped Workwear Prints
Deichmann Campaign Asserts Height Gets You Higher Up the Corporate Ladder
Scorched Scarlet Faces
KT Auleta's Beauty Film Explores Theatrical Red Makeup
Festive Charity Shoes
The TOMS Holiday Collection Showcases Sequins and Houndstooth
Technicolor Turbans
True Colors in Elle Japan March 2011 Features Vibrant Headwear
Chained-Up Booties
Iris van Herpen's Crystallization Collection is Rockstar Footwear
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Josh Button Gets Hot and Heavy for Lope Navo in Factice Magazine May 2011
Sushi-Inspired Apparel
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Keep Your Feet Warm All Winter with the Hoka Hoka Shoe Soles
Shaggy Nomadic Editorials
The Harper's Bazaar UK November 2011 Issue Wraps Up in Woolly Warmth
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The Chanel LED Shoes Light Up the Runway for a Dramatic Effect
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The Rupert Sanderson Resort 2012 Collection Will Color Your World
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Modernized Skate Kicks
The Adidas Ciero Mid ST Updates an Old Classic with Vibrant Colors
Fluffy Feathered Shorts
The Opening Ceremony Black Sheer Knitted Feather Shorts
Heavily Armored Segways
The T3 NLRV is Designed for Extreme Crowd Control
Plastic Designer Footwear
The Jason Wu Melissa Collection is Girly Chic
Dirty Dancing Stilettos
The Tabitha Simmons A/W 2011 Video Gets Tapping
15 Beautiful Brian Atwood Designs
From Miss Piggy to Megan Fox, Everyone Loves the Shoe Designer
Googly-Eyed Heels
The Christian Louboutin Deja Vu Slingbacks are a Sight for Sore Eyes
Crimson-Covered Editorials
The '90s-Inspired Toni Garrn Muse Magazine Fall Shoot Pops with Color
Plaidtastic Eco Footwear
FYE Footwear Won't Harm our Earth
Glittering Glamorous Kicks
Rock the Miu Miu Sparkle Sneakers for Some Killer Femininity
Straptastic Sandals
The Derek Lam Hanae Crisscross Sandal Features a Bevy of Buckles
Kooky Celeb Campaigns
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Warship Shoes
Phil Noto Creates a Custom Art Sneaker for the Bold Hype Gallery in New York
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Trippy Gem-Filled Shoes
Channel the Style of Lady Gaga with the Haus of Price Sparkle Wedge
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