Wedges: The Shoe Trend That Won’t Go Away (and We’re Kinda Into It)

Just when you thought you’d left them behind with vacation photos from 2011, wedges are back. Not in an ironic, “is this funny or stylish?” way — but in the way that means people are actually wearing them again.

The return of the wedge isn’t a quiet one either. It’s loud, literal, and—honestly—more practical than you might want to admit.

Because here’s the thing: as far as high-ish shoes go, they work. You get a lift, but you’re not sinking into the grass at weddings or wobbling over cobblestones on vacation. Wedges are unapologetically solid. They don’t disappear under a hemline, and they don’t pretend to be delicate. But somehow, that’s the charm.

To sum it up: if you’ve secretly missed the height of a heel but couldn’t deal with the hassle, this might just be your moment.