I really don’t know what to think about these hidden wedge boots. They look so… wrong and really push the boundaries of what I’m willing to accept in footwear. I’m also not a fan of the covered platforms that are so big now. They give the illusion of Minnie Mouse shoes, making your foot look large and bulbous. I’m short and I don’t mind being short but, I know there are a lot of people who are bothered by their height. While I know it’s a matter of aesthetics and not orthotics, hidden platforms and wedges just seem like a creepy fraud to me, like wearing lifts in your shoes or “chicken cutlets” in your bra.
Is sometimes strange just a little too strange? I don’t think I’m ready for this. (I would wear the Margiela’s in a heartbeat though.)
Balenciaga
Chloe
Gabriella Rocha (somewhat affordable)
Here are some other relatively afforadable ones from Amazon if you’re into this kind of thing: 1 . 2 . 3
Rick Owens
Maison Martin Margiela
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These are very centaur-inspired; very primal sexual related despite the obvious futuristic twist and crafting. As far as heels go… if I wear them I want the heel to be visible. Wedges– maybe because I’m a size 9 has to do with it– make me look at my feet like they’re big strange ships, but girls with tinier feet can always get away with a lot more in regards to footwear, I feel.
Was it you who once posted something in regards to the psychology behind heels…? I might have it bookmarked somewhere, but there’s an article (or many, I’m sure) out there that goes into the history and sexual socio-psychology behind their design and purpose of wear…
You’re right! They do look primal! (Especially those Rick Owens.)
See, I love wedges but my feet are smaller, but yeah, the heel has to show!
No, that wasn’t me with the shoe-psych post but I’m going to have to do a google search now and see what all is out there!