# Hollow Wedge Footwear 6 Inch Tall Wood Wedges By lourdes sanchez bayas | Published 2008-06-15 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hollow-wedge-footwear-6-inch-wood-sandals-by-shoes-usa References: [trenddelacreme](http://www.trenddelacreme.com/2008/06/do-you-want-to-touch-sky.html) & [shoesusa](http://shoesusa.com/index.php) These wedge sandals elevate six inches off the ground. They're absolutely perfect for women who are not very tall. The scooped out, [open-toe](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandal-designs), alder wood wedge platform feature leather upper and [cushion-padded insoles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection) and the sandals come with or without the ankle wrap. The shoes are hand-made in the United States by Shoes USA. I like some [platform shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-boston-clog) but being relatively tall, I am completely disinclined to wear very high heels. As a result, I will have to miss out on the scooped out wedges shown here. But the pretty, wine-colored shoes with the buckle do hold a certain allure. Maybe it is just the height making me dizzy. Keep reading for more hollow wedge sandals ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.5/10 - Popularity: 70% | Activity: 58% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Height-increasing Footwear:** Opportunity for innovative designs in footwear that provide height without compromising comfort. - **Handcrafted Shoes:** Demand for unique and artisanal footwear presents opportunities for small-scale shoemakers to differentiate their products. - **Customizable Sandals:** Growing market for personalized footwear that allows consumers to choose their preferred features and aesthetics. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can explore the production of hollow wedge sandals to meet the demand for fashionable and comfortable footwear. - **Fashion Retail:** Retailers can tap into the popularity of height-increasing footwear by offering a diverse range of styles and sizes to cater to different consumer preferences. - **E-commerce:** Online platforms can leverage the trend of customizable sandals by providing interactive tools and options for customers to design their own unique pair of sandals. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [3-in-1 Platform Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ugg-goldenrise.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md) - [Over-The-Knee Plush Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/new-heights-platform-xtra.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md)