Wedge Ankle Boots

Welcome to Wedge Ankle Boots.

Wedge ankle boots are for people who like the fashion sense of high heels but at the same time want the comfort of shoes. At first glance they look like high heels but upon closer inspection you will see that they have a thicker “body and sole” a high wedge heel, without the “stilettos” for supporting the heels, makes them much more comfortable than regular high heels. Plus with the flatter and sturdier bottom, walking is much easier and comfortable than high heels.

So basically wedge ankle boots are offering the best of both worlds, that is, style and comfort. So not surprisingly these wedge ankle boots are very fashionable right now. Because of the increased comfort level the strain on your back and feet are greatly reduced compared to ordinary high heels, therefore limiting the chances of foot and back pain.

There are different styles of wedge ankle boots, some have a more “open” look which looks more like ordinary high heels and others look more like a fancier version of cowboy boots, equestrian, or regular work boots and they come in a wide variety of colors. Wedge ankle boots can be made from leather, suede or even plastic. The most comfortable is generally ones made from suede, but they do not weather as well as the leather models. It is generally not good to wear ones made from fabric or plastic, unless of course they fit well. Other wise breaking into them can be very painful.  It seems that the best option for wedge ankle boots is the leather ones  because of their durability.

The other factors that contribute to making wedge ankle boots more comfortable are, boots with inside zip (for easier access especially when traveling and going through airport security), round toes which are much more comfortable than pointed ones, pointed ones may look more fashionable but what’s the use if you are crying in pain, and a sturdy heel for stability when walking, some folks do not like buckles even though they may look cute and stylish, but they have a tendency to “grab” long skirts when walking down stairs. A combination of these qualities would be called a perfect pair of wedge ankle boots.

Of course it goes without saying depending on material used and who designed them, the price of this style of foot wear can vary greatly. For an ordinary off the shelf design wedge ankle boots it can cost as low as $60 and for top end designers it will be more in the neighborhood of $2000. The Classic tall or shaft boot has been crossed with the wedge ankle boots. This gives them a more “classic” look and appeal, and also retaining the comfort level. Another advantage of these boots is that because of the high heels it is popular with vertically challenged folks, because it makes them look taller than they actually are. Indeed many a celebrity wears these boots for that very reason.