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While there are a hundred styles of black platform wedge shoes, there's on a minimal amount of styles that can be a versatile addition to your wardrobe. A pair of platform wedge flip flops, for example, won't be a good choice for a formal wedding, but if you bought a pair of black platform wedge sandals, you can wear those to the beach or to a formal wedding. It's all about the style of shoe and the type of heel. When you're looking for the right type of shoe, there's a lot of choice to wade through. This article is designed to help you choose the perfect one just for you.
Normally, I'd be waxing poetic about this shoe or that heel, but today, I'm just going to straight shoot with you here. Don't put on your bullet proof vests just yet, however! I've still got some poetic licensing to fulfill – especially when it comes to shoes.
It's no secret to anyone that I love shoes. I have a whole site built upon my love for shoes, after all. It's probably no secret that I love wedge shoes as well, or mostly platforms. Check out the homepage and you'll see a veritable shrine to two of the wedge platform shoes that I own. I have many more than just those as well. What I can tell you about wedge platform shoes, is that you get all of the height and none of the discomfort of a regular platform. They're also far less wobbly. And someone as clumsy as myself needs all the wobbly help she can get. So without further ado (I've made too much ado about nothing so far), I present my picks for the best black wedge platform shoes.
The easiest place to start is with the most casual of shoes: black wedge platform sneakers.
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Okay, to be completely honest, I chose these particular shoes, and platform sneakers specifically, because these are my favorite shoes of all time. They aren't particularly superb, I just find them awesome. They're not real leather, which is a down fall for everyone except vegans and animal rights activists. The sole is rubber, like almost every sneaker, but the higher heel means two things : one, you're not jogging in these puppies and two, total comfort. I mean utter sheer complete walking-on-air comfort. So, if you're looking for a sneaker that's got a wedge heel, comes in black and will look sexy and smart, Skechers Bon Ton Lights of Fire is the one for you.
Volatile Women's Cash Wedge Sneaker
They're high, don't mistake them by their picture. These shoes will add a lot of height, allowing you to wear some longer jeans (hi, can we say LONG legs faked! Woohoo) People have some good things to say about them, and they're the best selling shoe I have on this site. I've featured it in different posts and everyone who has bought one has been pleased. What I hear is that they're a little narrow, so go up a half-size, if you can. Another thing is, they aren't like normal sneakers, you can't just put them on and expect miraculous comfort. These are fashion sneakers, and like all good fashionable shoes, they need to be broken in. They're sexy and sassy and perfect for clubbing with jeans or just hanging around with friends. What I love most about them is that they make my foot look slim. Yes, I'm weird, I've accepted it.
So that's fashion sneakers, now let's go into a walking sneaker. I only have one word for you: Skechers. And which style do I recommend?
The best brand of black platform wedge sneaker for walking is Skechers Women's Shape Ups - Strength Fitness Walking Sneaker (Skechers Women's Shape Ups - Strength Fitness Walking Sneaker) I'm not talking a day out shopping with the gals, no this shoe is for serious walkers. It has a heel that rolls properly from heel to toe as you move, working all the right muscles. And it keeps your weight centered instead of either toe or heel – making it really comfortable. This shoe is built to improve your muscles while you walk, whether that's to the mall or actual exercising your legs.
According to Skecher's advertising the Shape Ups are designed specifically to build muscle and improve your posture as well as reduce stress on knee and ankle joints. The fact that the shoes are extremely cute and have a nice tall heel is a bonus.
These are not magic shoes! I can't stress this enough. They aren't for running or hiking etcetera. They are for walking. Your butt isn't going to magically disappear after a week of wear, you won't get the calves of a trained dancer. What they will do is force you to walk a certain way to work specific muscles and cushion you feet. Read the reviews and decide for yourself. Personally, I love them.
Black Platform Casual Wedge Shoes
Let's talk about black platform wedge casual shoes. The shoes you wear every day or that just go with everything. Shoes that you don't have to think about if they go with this or that. You get up, you put your jeans or shorts or culottes (please don't, not the culottes, for the love of everything good and holy – not culottes) on and then grab the shoes you /know/ work well with them.
While sneakers have always been an easy choice for casual wear, many of us prefer a more versatile shoe – something one can wear with jeans, a summer dress, a suit or whatever else.
The basic black platform wedge :
The Steve Madden Hanley. Wow! What is it I love about this shoe? So many things I can't count. But firstly, it's stylish. It's going to make your foot look slim. You'll be a knockout in jeans, a little black dress for the daytime, a suit for work or a summer/fall dress. It is the perfect all around shoe. Dress it up, dress it down and imagine this shoe with a pair of white short-shorts! There's just no going wrong with it!
Lastly, let's look at the dressy black wedge platform shoe. A specific shoe that's made for a casual evening out for dinner or a sparkling little sexy evening gown.
One of the most difficult things you'll ever do is try to find a dressy black wedge for an evening gown or a sparkling cocktail gown. It's not impossible, but it's freaking hard. Combine that with a “platform” shoe and it's an all out war with designers. The shoes I picked out took hours of research and there still isn't an exactly perfect shoe for an evening gown that's both a wedge and a platform. I've put the best that I can find below. I hope one of them works for you.
oh DEER! Women's Valley Wedge A black patent high heel shoe with a sweet little bow at the top. It's not gaudy at all and the heel is high enough to make your nose bleed. The heel makes it a little impossible to wear with an evening gown or cocktail dress, but imagine how lovely it would be with a suit, jeans or a little black dress for a date.
The next and only shoe that makes my heart go pitter patter is this little number from Bebe :
Bebe Women's Solaris Platform Sandal A four and half inch heel with a one and half inch platform, it's fantastic. The best part is, for me anyway, is if looked at from afar, the strappy part looks like satin.
Well, there you have it; my picks for the best black platform wedge shoes in all categories. I hope you found what you were looking for. And if not, here's some more to contemplate or just buy on a whim:
Wintertime is a great time for black. While black can sometimes be bland and unexciting, conventional even, in the winter it's actually a spectacular color. In winter, while the white snow blankets the earth, a pair of black wedge shoes make a stark contrast. Black is always chic and elegant. It goes with everything and can be worn all year long. However, it goes best in the winter months. Although black shoes in the winter, the black wedges that are available are usually sandals, not exactly a practical shoe for winter.
Black wedges are one of the hottest shoes on the market today. They're sexy, comfortable and they look really great on the foot. They're conventional enough for a professional office and formal enough to wear with most evening dresses. When pairing a pair of black wedges with that perfect little black dress, it's important to distinguish them. A simple, yet elegant, dress needs a shoe with a little oomph. The perfect shoe is a shiny black patent wedge, they have the little bit of zing and are still an elegant style of shoe. They're also super comfortable.
What I've done in this post is put together some really cute shoes that work well all year round (except the boots), but are super terrific in fall, winter and early spring (when the snow and cold still abound). While there are a lot of choices of boots out there, that's a whole other post. Besides it's easy to find a boot to wear in winter, even wedge boots, but it's not easy to find a wedge shoe that works. There are just too many open toe sandal wedges and peep toe wedges out there. And, as I've said many times before, the wedge shoe is particularly gorgeous, comfortable and sexy. No other shoe can function like a wedge.
Designers love to work with wedge shoes. This is evidenced by the number of them coming down the runway. Of course they really love high heels more, but I'm hoping this will change. The problem stems from the belief that wedges belong in a particular category. They're usually wedge sandals or peep toe styles, which makes them useful for only warmer times. Unless you live in a warm climate, you'll be able to wear sandals for about 5 or 6 months a year. Having a pair of shoes which can be warn year round is not just thrifty, its smart.
So why black when there are so many other colors to brighten up the gloom of winter? Well firstly, I don't think winter is very gloomy. There is a lot of gray, sure, but there's also white. The elegance of white and black together is indisputable. It's a natural contrast for every woman that wishes to wear an elegant shoe color, that's also versatile. So black is the perfect contrast is one great reason to showcase only black shoes in one post. The other reason I chose black is because it goes with nearly everything. There is very little black clashes with; navy blue is all that really comes to my mind. It looks better with some colors; white and red to name two, but it also looks good with nearly every other color in your closet. The last reason is that women love black. We do, let's face it. Black is that one pair of shoes that we can always throw on quickly if we're in doubt, or a hurry.
When it comes to winter shoes, there are a lot of choices. Flats, pumps, platforms and boots all abound in a lot of styles, but a pair of black wedge shoes will set you apart, especially a pair of black winter wedge shoes.
If you're looking for some other colors of winter wedges, I'll be addressing them soon ! =)
The black wedge sandal is to your shoe collection what the little black dress is to your wardrobe, an absolute essential. The right black wedge shoe can go from dressing up a pair of blue jeans to a dinner party with the greatest of ease. Although there are thousands of styles to choose from, if you could have only one shoe in your arsenal then one well chosen black wedge could get you farther than any other one shoe style around.
The choices available to you when shopping for a black wedge seem endless. There is one for every style, situation and the best part is there is one for every budget. The black wedge is something that you can find in any shoe store from the smallest discount retailers to your finest shoe establishments on Rodeo Drive or in New York City. From under twenty dollars to several hundred dollars you can find a classic black wedge at any budget. You do not have to sacrifice style for price in a black wedge either because there are as many fabulous styles at lower price points as there are at the high end stores.
The styles of a black wedge can vary from the casual flip flop style wedge sandals to incredible hand beaded wedge sandals that could literally make you 8 inches taller. There are black wedge shoes comfortable and conservative enough for any workplace and there are those wedges that can take a simple dress and transform the look into something ultra-fabulous in an instant. Then there is the tremendous selection of versatile black wedge sandals that can go from one look to the next without missing a beat.
The classic black wedge is a shoe that can dress up any outfit whether you are running to the market in jeans and a t-shirt, having lunch in a little sundress or attending a dinner party in the evening. There is simply no occasion that you can not find a wedge style shoe that would be appropriate. As versatile as the black wedge can be, there is one of the best parts of a wedge style shoe that we have not yet even begun to address and that is the sexy factor.
A chunky black wedge sandal can lengthen the look of your leg making you look not just taller, but slimmer with more toned legs. The right wedge can do for your legs and rear in one second what it would take months to achieve in a gym. Feeling taller and slimmer can have a chain reaction in the sense that it will affect how you hold yourself. When you feel taller and slimmer you will hold yourself higher and feel more confident. There are few things that make a woman feel as sexy as feeling confident and self assured. Not bad for what can be done with a shoe.
So when you are trying to choose those few essential shoes to get you through in a tough economy, the black wedge sandal can give you the most bang for your buck easily combining with different looks to always make you look fabulous.
When we think about wedge shoes the most common style comes to mind, the classic wedge heeled dress shoe. What some fail to realize is that there are a lot more options out there then just this one wedge heel style. New concepts on this old favorite are being introduced on store shelves each year and it is spicing things up.
Wedge sandals for example, took the fashion scene by storm only a few years ago. We still see the Espadrille style wedge paired with flowered dresses or jean shorts in the Summer even now. The cork wedge has also became a popular material for these sandals. They're durable and light on the feet making them the perfect warm weather accessory.
If one absolutely must go with a less casual style shoe the limits are nearly endless. T-strap wedges work great with sleek little dresses you would wear for a night on the town while peep-toe wedges would be more suited for an elegant evening gown for a dinner out with your husband or a charity ball.
Slingback and buckle wedges are more suited for the office and pair well with pant suits and other office attire. Wedge shoes work perfect in this setting because while they look stylish and professional they are also comfortable and won't stress the feet as much as pointed heels might.
The patent wedge and pointy-toe wedge are great for religious style services since they tend to favor the more traditional look of women's dress style shoes. These are the more conservative of the wedge shoes.
Mary Jane style wedges are fairly common among young adults and children since they mimic the classic Mary Jane style shoes and pair very well with leggings and fall colors. Mary Jane wedges also look great with a pair of jeans and a cozy sweater.
In Spring and Summer, styles like the crisscross wedge which are made of suede are generally the most common and come in a variety of bright and vibrant colors. Some can also be found with dazzling rhinestones and glitter to make them fun for the sunny weather. Common places to see this style worn are the beach and at the park.
Finally, when Fall and Winter arrive and something with a little more coverage is needed you can always find a wide selection of wedge boots in the stores. Common colors are black wedge shoes or brown wedge shoes, and these look absolutely amazing with heavier skirts and turtle necks. They can also be paired with a fuzzy sweater and skinny jeans for a more casual look.
All of these different styles and names seem a bit overwhelming at first but the decision as to what would best fit your needs is fairly simple if you go with what you feel looks best. There is no rule stating a slingback wedge must be worn in the office so go bold and make a statement about who you are. Rely on friends for suggestions as well and just have fun shopping.
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Super Wedge Heels Sneakers Womens Shoes White US 75 US $39.99
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Super Wedge Heels Sneakers Womens Shoes Black US 75 US $39.99
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Suede Slip Ons Wedge Heels Womens Shoes Black US 75 US $39.99
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ROCKET DOG Casaba Black Platforms Wedges Shoes Womens 8 US $15.99
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NWT WOMENS CROCS SASSARI CELERY WHITE WEDGE SHOE SIZE 9 US $17.99
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NWT WOMEN CROCS SASSARI SEAFOA WHITE WEDGE SHOE SIZE 9 US $17.99
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100 Authentic Coach Sweetie Khaki Wedge Shoe Size 10 US $163.98
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Coach wedge shoes US $75.00
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39in Wedge Heels Sneakers Womens Shoes White US 75 US $39.99
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39in Wedge Heels Sneakers Womens Shoes Black US 75 US $39.99
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If I was to go shopping today, I'd probably be looking for a pair of shoes that were used. Why? Because I'm a little broke (due to this rather inciting offer: 10% Off Any Purchase at Shoebuy.com plus Free Shipping. Enter 'SHOEBUY' to redeem at checkout.). What can I say.. I'm a little shoe crazy. Thank gawd my husband works all day so he doesn't see the packages arrive. Little tip for those of you buying under the radar, when you shop online, be sure to either a) have a post office address or b) know your postman's time to deliver. Just a little trouble saving for you =).
Now onto the important part of this post; finding the shoes under $35. There are a number of places you can buy merchandise at really low cost.
1) Amazon.com (who offer free shipping and many different merchants)
2) Ebay.com who offer merchants with free shipping and some without, but more importantly offer a lot more variety for $35, including some pre-worn merchandise. Hey don't knock the used gear ladies, you're saving money and the environment!
3) Places like Shoebuy.com
, Shoes.com Sale: Save over 60% plus Free Shipping where there is a congregation of brands and they specialize in shoes only.
Now why are those places so great? Well they have one thing in common. Mass amounts of shoes and all are online. Stores that are online have no storefront overhead. That means no sales staff, no monthly rent on both a store and warehouse, no decorations, no lighting and so on. So those prices don't get marked up 200% like a department store. Another thing, online stores have lots and lots and lots of visible competition. If you go to buy a shoe, you can find that shoe 100 places and, if you're not lazy, at the touch of a "next" link you can find the one offered for lowest price. So those places have to stay competitive. Is it all roses and cheap wedge shoes? Nope. There are downsides to shopping online.
Shipping for one. If some places offer free shipping, they may charge handling. Be wary of that pair of black wedge sandals you just bought, the price jumped 20% when you pressed "checkout" because of tacked on charges. Even if they charge no handling, the shipping costs may raise the price. Now suddenly, instead of a pair of $35 shoes, you just bought a pair of $50 shoes. Meanwhile the place that charges shipping would have totaled out at like $40.
Another thing about online shops is returns. While almost every place has a return policy, guess who pays the shipping back to the vendor? Yup, that's you.
So just be aware of these things when you're shopping online. Now onto the shoes.
I haven't picked out a whole bunch of shoes, because I figure you can find what you want on your own. What I've done, instead, is pick out some great choices of black wedge shoes for under $35 from across two websites so you can see a fairly good representation of the styles available at those prices. You can find many others for lower or higher, depending on your taste.
There is a reason this shoe is one of the best sellers on just about every website it's featured on, it's freaking cute as heck and it fits amazingly. Remember what I said in my last article about wedge shoes, to read customer reviews. Well this is no different. One thing they all say is that the shoe runs wide. So be sure to take that into consideration when ordering.
Now, this shoe isn't exactly under $35, but it is available for $34.98 in some of the styles, so technically it counts. But it is such a fantastic shoe, I'm including it, even if the black is more expensive.
Every customer review of this shoe says it is comfortable, despite being 5" wedge heel! That is something to consider.
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Ok this shoe is just cute cute cute. There are limited sizes, which unfortunately is one of the products of being a popular shoe. They run out of most of the sizes and then put it up for sale on Amazon. That is how Amazon works. Great for people that wear the size 9s this wedge sandal comes in, bad for those of us size 8.5 =-(. This shoe is whopping $13 at max price on Amazon.com. Worth every penny even if there aren't any customer reviews.
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Ok so that is a couple of examples from Amazon.com, you'll find many many more there with barely 2 seconds of looking. Now for some more goodies at different sites.
I absolutely love EBay, they have some really fantastic black wedge shoes at really low prices.
And last, but not least, shoebuy.com
How cute are these shoes? A little sneaker, a little funky wedge shoe. Great with a little mini skirt, or a pair of funky slinky jeans! I'm lovin these.
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This shoe is just a basic cork wedge sandal that looks really great with sundresses and jeans alike. There aren't many shoes that go with everything like a cork wedge. This particular style is even great to wear with a dress to a wedding (as long as the dress isn't formal). A little silk sundress or semi-formal dress would pair great with these.
I'm a lover of ankle wraps too, so that's another reason to feature these little lovelies.
So a few picks that make you go wow =)
Happy shopping!

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