womens wedge shoes

2010 Top Red Velvet Shoes

McQueen

I can only imagine that Alexander McQueen’s runways shows are jam packed with “fashionistas” and more anticipating his latest “edgy” creations. He has moved far beyond “pushing the envelope” to etching his “fashion mark” throughout the industry.

Chanel: Chanel Red Velvet Shoes

Fuschia wedding bride and these red velvet shoes from the Chanel’s Paris-Moscou’s 2009 collection would be a perfect fit for the Red Queen.

While I doubt that all women have a pair of  Museum Shoes in their closet, I must admit that I own my own fair share of these. They are a particular failing of mine.  These are shoes that are fabulous to look at but are impractical for regular wear. Some of them are simple fun while others literally take my breath away with their beauty. They all have a place in my closet because even though it is a challenge to find occasions and outfits to wear them, they are too precious for me to give up.
Here are my Museum Shoes…in a wide range of prices from bargain-bin up to Ouch!
 

The wedges and embroidered pumps find more actual wear-time than the enamel-heeled Maryjane or crystal pumps - although I only occasionally wear wedges since they can look clunky (all the more potential canvas!).  There are just not that many occasions for a soccer-mom living in a small town to get all dressed up - more’s the pity.
So, is it any surprise that part of the wall-to-wall bookcase plans that we are drafting for our home also tentatively include a corner curio for displaying some of my favorite Museum Shoes?
It’s certainly better than leaving them to gather dust.
Well, do you have your own Museum Shoe…or two?

The wedge itself may have decorations or designs, and can be made with molded plastic or rubber. Wedge heels can have what looks like an artificial wood-grain, be covered with jute rope, as is the case with espadrilles, or simply look like an extension of the sole featuring the same essential color as the shoe. One of the most popular wedge heels in the late 70s and early 80s was made by the shoe manufacturer Candies. These shoes had hard plastic wedge heels and again became briefly popular in the 1990s and 2000s.
Sometimes wedge heels and platform shoes are confused. The two designs are not mutually exclusive. Wedge heels can be platform shoes if the sole of the shoe under the balls and toes of the foot is raised above the ground by a thickened bottom. Wedge heels are not always platforms. Sometimes the wedge merely elevates the upper portion of the foot, descending to a thin sole underneath the balls and toes.
Wedge heels are a popular fashion choice, never really going completely out of style. They often provide a bit more stability than the standard heel, because the wedge extends out from the entire sole of the shoe. Instead of having to balance on the point of small heel, the wedge allows you to firmly place your full heel on the ground. If you’re unused to heels, wedge heels can be a good place to start. As with any heels, the higher they are, the more likely you may turn an ankle if you don’t keep your ankles stable.
Like the single heel, weight distribution in the wedge heel is still primarily on the balls of the feet and the toes. The higher the wedge heels, the more weight you carry mostly on the front of your feet. Yet many women find wedge heels more comfortable than stiletto or kitten heel styles and those with rubberized wedges can provide a little bit of spring. Wedge heels on a small rubber platform can also be quite comfortable to wear.