# Psychedelic Wedges Karim Rashid's Shoe is a Twist on the Traditional Heel By Rose Nazarali | Published 2009-05-30 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karim-rashids-wedge References: [highsnobette](http://www.highsnobette.com/news/2009/05/29/karim-rashid-x-melissa-shoes/) & [brownsfashion](http://www.brownsfashion.com/product/whatsnew/037P52420006.htm) As a girl with a bit of a shoe obsession, I must profess that the Karim Wedge by new designer Karim Rashid is a shoe designed after my own heart. This shoe is perfect for the fashionista who wants to look a little different. The wedge detail is absolutely adorable and high-end at the same time. After a little practice, the Karim Wedge might not be too hard to walk in either! **Implications** - The fascinating shoe comes in [different colors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/karintha-sequin) such as stand-out pink and basic black. Wedges like this pack a powerful visual punch and will surely get people talking about Karim Rashid’s new take on the [traditional heel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 67% | Activity: 81% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Colorful Wedges:** Opportunity for designers to create eye-catching wedges like the Karim Wedge that make a bold fashion statement. - **Innovative Heel Design:** Designers can experiment with unique wedge details that add a twist to traditional heels. - **Comfortable Fashion:** There is an opportunity for designers to create fashionable shoes that are also comfortable to walk in, like the Karim Wedge. ### Where This Applies - **Fashion Design:** Fashion designers can explore new designs for wedges and heels, incorporating unique and eye-catching aesthetics. - **Footwear Manufacturing:** Manufacturers can create wedges with innovative heel designs, offering customers a variety of styles to choose from. - **Retail Fashion:** Retailers can stock and promote shoes with unique designs and comfortable features to meet the demand of fashion-conscious consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Romanticized Shoe Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mademe-x-dr-martens-1461-quad-shoe.md) - [Collaborative Wedged Sneaker Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chuck-70-wedge.md) - [Pool Slide Heeled Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flipped-flop.md) - [Stunning Designer-Backed Shoe Revamps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/danielle-guizio1.md) - [Celebrity-Inspired Cartoon Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/katy-perry-1.md) - [Stylish Wedge Winter Boots](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/wedge-collections.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Beweled Fashion Forward Clogs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/simone-rocha-2.md)