For the longest time, wedges didn’t seem to have as much fun as the rest of the shoes were…
They didn’t come in many varieties and it seemed like the heels all looked really similar.
Times have changed and wedges have caught up with the rest of the pack.  You can find unique details, cool cutouts and some decidedly-high tech touches in today’s wedge heels.

Go for sleek and sky-high with Burberry’s patent platform wedge.

Have fun with color with Oscar de la Renta’s bold “Batik” wedge.

Prada has taken a little something out of the middle with their strappy wedge heel.
images: Neiman Marcus

When you’re ready to tap into the croc-embossed trends this season, go for the gold with this pair of crowd pleasers from Just Cavalli:

The Just Cavalli Croc-Embossed Wedge is your golden ticket to the exotic sandal trends this season, a rich brown criss-cross sandal with a 5″ wedge heel and 1.5″ platform.  You’ll trot along with a sparkle in your step, thanks to the gold metal plating on the back.
Pair this up with a mini dress, cropped pants, or those dangerously-short shorts for a head turning look this season.
Just Cavalli Croc-Embossed Wedge: $625 available at eLuxury 

Having trouble slipping into the season’s eco-friendly trends?
Forget about the bamboo cotton dresses, shirts and those natural fiber pants and show your eco-spirit with a pair of wedge heels instead:

The Miu Miu  Patent Bamboo Platform Wedges should do the trick, a harmonious balance of leather and bamboo in a comfortable slingback style.
The strappy upper leather construction is perfect for those short mini-dresses on hot summer nights, and these will make it through those long (shopping?) treks across the city.
Miu Miu Patent & Bamboo Platform Wedge:  $510 available at Neiman Marcus 

Sometimes you need to ditch the classics and explore modern ground in heels:
 

The Christian Louboutin Patent Wedge Heels allow you to step into ‘80s pop culture with this open-toed pair; the cork wedge heel is made with black and hot pink patent leather straps in this slingback style, a contemporary twist on those wild and crazy days of hot pink tube tops, pleather miniskirts and lime green leg warmers. 
Enjoy your love for all things ‘80s with this tribute to the world of pop – all with the signature red sole, of course.
Christian Louboutin Patent Wedge Heel:  $795 available at …read more