I Hate Wedges, but I'm Down for Wedges 2.0

last updated 30 October 2019

Personally, I've never been a fan of wedges. I think that's mainly because I was scarred by the overwhelming number of girls who wore them to every event while I was in uni. I just never understood why out of all the shoes in the world, wedges were the ones they chose as their go-tos. Well, I started noticing a shoe style that's the perfect combination of a mule and a wedge (with little hints of a flatform) combined, and I am so into it. The second I spotted a few on one of my favourite online retailers, Need Supply Co., I thought, when did wedges get a complete makeover?

This makeover resulted in a wedge that is sleek, minimal and forward. Basically, it's the total opposite of all the tasteless wedge-and-minidress combinations I was forced to endure for so many years. Wedges 2.0 are lower to the ground, offering maximum comfort coupled with the eye-catching shape that promises to serve as a fun conversation starter no matter what. So for those of you out there who know about my unhealthy aversion to wedges, you have no basis for calling me out when you see me sporting a pair of these—they're different. So, so different.

Brands like Trademark and Intentionally Blank make a mean pair, as do Rachel Comey and Tibi. Since this trend is just getting its feet on the ground, we can expect more fast-fashion retailers like Zara and H&M to pick up on the new style any day now. In the meantime, go on to shop some of my favourite versions of the wedges you've never seen before.

Trademark

Castainge Slide in Peach

The perfect shoes to spice up jeans and a tee.

Rachel Comey

Wedged Mules

Patent leather shoes have never looked so cool.

Intentionally Blank

Slipper in Blue

How soothing is this colour?

Trademark

Castainge Slide in Peach

A festive take on the ballerina slipper if you ask me.

Rachel Comey

Polished Check Woven Simone

These are a must-have.

Alexandre Birman

Wedge Sandals

Summer sandals with just the right amount of height.

ATP Atelier

Irma Mule in Black

A perfect mule-wedge combination.

Gabriela Hearst

Adele Leather Mules

The wood detailing is what makes these shoes so special.

ATP Atelier

Irma Mule in Beige

How sleek is this shape?

Trademark

Castainge Slide in Sage

Satin plus something furry is always a good idea.

Rachel Comey

Pointed Toe Mules

Dress these up or down with ease.

Intentionally Blank

Slipper in Sand Leather

I promise you'll wear these all season long.

Tibi

Kirsi Mules

A little bedazzling never hurt anyone.

Rachel Comey

Wedged Mules

You won't regret purchasing this classic colour.Next up! From London to L.A., everyone is wearing this summer-ready outfit.

Lauren Eggertsen is currently the editorial director of Who What Wear and has worked at the company for over eight years, where she started as an associate editor and has since worked her way up. Lauren has over 10 years of experience in the fashion editorial space, starting her career with internships at Marc Jacobs, Marie Claire, and The Zoe Report, where she was later hired as their editorial assistant. Lauren has worked in the Los Angeles and New York Who What Wear offices but currently calls L.A. home. It is here where she leads and manages Who What Wear's fashion team and oversees all day-to-day editorial content and large tentpole moments. This includes all of the runway, trend, and shopping-driven content that ultimately helps to build a strong brand reputation within the industry. Lauren's role also includes helping to set the fashion direction for all original photo shoots and often styles many of the celebrity cover shoots, including big names like Kaia Gerber, Normani, and Kristen Stewart.

She has also attended multiple fashion weeks, including New York, London, Milan, and Paris, where her personal style has been featured on sites such as Vogue, Harpers Bazaar, and Elle. She prides herself on discovering and supporting small brands and on her knack for a good vintage shopping find. When she isn't working, she enjoys researching and dining at reputable restaurants around both her neighborhood and the globe.