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
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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
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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
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Socks Over Shoes
The Francesco di Giorgi FW 2010 Show is Dressed Back to Front
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Footwear as Art
The F*ck Me! Shoe Collection
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Hot Hiking-Inspired Heels
The Ash Fall 2011 Collection is Rough and Rugged
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Sky-High Wedges
'Stockholm Syndrome' for Gravure Magazine Perfects the Platform
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Studded Pumps
The Christian Louboutin Resort 2011 Collection is a Stunning Spring Line
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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
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Glowing Heels
LED Alina Shoes
50
Vibrant Contortionist Advertising
The Kurt Geiger Spring 2011 Ad Campaign is Fiercely Flexible
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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
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Summery Shoe Addictions
The SoleStruck Summer Essentials Lookbook is Every Shoe Lover's Dream
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Winter Wedges
These Braided Wedges by Barbara Gongini Combine Warmth and Style
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Strappy Boho Sandals
The Carven Spring 2012 Shoe Collection is Vibrantly Tribal
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Neon Backdrop Ads
The Vibrant Bebe Spring/Summer 2010 Campaign
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Imprisoned Armor Shoots
The Antidote Magazine ‘Madone' Issue Gets Seductive
40
Skyscraping Wedges
Givenchy's Spring 2010 Runway Show Featured Statuesque Footwear
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Hollow Wedge Footwear
6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges
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Ethereal Pirate Photography
The Haute Melissa Jelly Shoes for Spring/Summer 2010
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Psychedelic Wedges
Karim Rashid's Shoe is a Twist on the Traditional Heel
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Festive Charity Shoes
The TOMS Holiday Collection Showcases Sequins and Houndstooth
35
Intergalactic Couture Footwear
Edmundo Castillo Creates Hot TRON-Inspired Heels
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Affordable Celeb Footwear
Rachel Bilson ShoeMint Collection is for Fashionistas on a Budget
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70s-Inspired Footwear
The Solestruck Weekender SS11 Collection is Chunky and Retro
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Shell-Pink Shoes
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2011 Collection Offers Vibrant Variety
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Haute Galactic Footwear
Raphael Young's Futuristic Fashions for A/W 2009
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Swordfish Fashion Ads
Lily Donaldson Plays With Props in the Aldo Spring 2011 Campaign
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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
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$2,000 Sandals
The Rick Owens Organza Wedges Are Some Seriously Show-Stopping Shoes
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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
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Whimsical Botanical Heels
The Marc Jacobs Shoes Spring 2011 are Bursting With Florals & Feathers
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Tribal Print Wedges
ALDO for Julian Louie Spring 2011 Footwear Features Peep-Toe Shoes Aplenty
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Hollow Wedge Sandals
United Nude Mobius Shoes
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Dazzling Gold Pumps
The Raphael Young SS 2010 Lookbook is Shoetastic
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Weather-Inspired Shoes
Stella McCartney's Cloud Print Sandals Let You Walk on Air
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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
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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
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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
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Wild Designer Campaigns
The Fendi Resort Spring 2012 Shoot Gets the Best of Karl Lagerfeld
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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
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Animal-Print Athletic Shoes
The Nike Pocket Runner Animal Pack Adds Attitude to Athletic Shoes
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Statement Shoes
Walking Hot in Spring 2008
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Paisley Print Wedges
The Fifth Avenue Shoe Repair SS10 Shoes are Pretty Feminine
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Technicolor Wedges
The Ana Locking Fall 2010/2011 Shoe Collection Gives Autumn a Splash of Color
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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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Lacy Celeb Editorials
The Vogue US June 2011 Spread Features a Natural Penelope Cruz
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Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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Pickled Footwear
The Snooki Flip Flops Bear the Design of the Diva's Favorite Snack
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Olly Shinder and Magnum Boots Join Forces on New Footwear
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Elevated Industrial Boots
The Rick Owens x Dr. Martens Quad Boot Trio Transforms into Sculptures
Whimsical Film-Based Clogs
The Wicked x Crocs Collaboration Reinterprets the Witches of Oz
Ballerina-Inspired High-End Shoes
Givenchy's Sliced Square Ballerina Immediately Captures the Eye
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Comfortable Casual Lifestyle Shoes
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Collaborative QSR Sneaker Styles
The White Castle x Heelys Sneakers Come in Two Color Options
Collaborative Stealthy Sneakers
Willy Chavarria and adidas Presents the Jabbar Dress Lo
Western-Inspired Americana Footwear
G.H. Bass Launched its Out West Collection of Premium Shoes
Runway Cat Heels
Schiaparelli “The Sphynx” Heels Turn Pumps into Sculpted Cats
Alluring Footwear Campaigns
René Caovilla Has Unveiled Its Spring 2026 Ad Campaign
Whimsical Character-Inspired Statement Capsules
ALDO x Disney Partner for an Iconic Collection
Collaborative Bold Graphics Footwear
Clarks x PLEASURES Launch a Unique Torhill Silhouette
Timeless Heeled Sandal Designs
Vagabond Has Introduced the Evie Heeled Sandals
Waffle-Inspired Sandals
The Chaco x Waffle House Collab Shares Two Comfortable Styles
Iconic 2000s Teen-Flick Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Mean Girls Collab is Vibrantly Pink
Pastel-Colored Valentine’s Day Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Sweethearts Collection Features Candy Prints
Creatively Shot Footwear Campaigns
Christian Louboutin Releases the Creative Spring 2026 Campaign
Emoji-Style Sneakers
Josewong's Shoe 1 Mimics the Look of an Iconic Emoji
Holiday Statement Collections
The Aldo 2024 Holiday Collection Features Festive Bows and Glitz
Sleek Western Boots
Naked Wolfe's Stark Boot is Both Bold and Elegant
Western Ranch-Inspired Footwear
The HEYDUDE x Yellowstone Collection Features Pony Hair Suede
Bridal Sandal Collections
The Birkenstock & Danielle Frankel Capsule Reimagines Iconic Silhouettes
Collaborative Cushioned Sneakers
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Beachtown-Inspired Pastel Shoes
Bad Bunny and adidas Present a Cabo Rojo Gazelle Indoor
Ultra-Modern 3D-Printed Loafers
The Native Shoes x Jason Wess Waverly Was Created with Zellerfeld
Bold Boot Releases
Veneda Carter X Timberland's Latest Drop Fuses Heritage and High Fashion
Limited-Edition Crystal Shoes
Stuart Weitzman X Swarovski Unveil Dazzling Pumps for the Holidays
Chic Stiletto-Inspired Cookies
Biscuiteers and Manolo Blahnik Partnered for Sweet Treats
African Craft Heritage Slides
The Adidas Wales Bonner Adilette Slides Come in Two Hues
Mule-Style Streetwear Sneakers
The Vans Authentic Sneakers Now Have a Crushable Heel
Fish Bone-Inspired Shoe Designs
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Edgy Winter Boots
The Naked Wolfe Bambi Boot is Trendy and Warm
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GEWLS' Chiara Sandal Combines Italian Craftsmanship and Versatile Design
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Blackstock & Weber Debuts a New Ellis Penny Loafer Iteration
Leather Footwear Ranges
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Bulbous Platformed Fashion Boots
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Luxe Suede Rugged Mules
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