This isn’t the first time Maison Martin Margiela has tried to create the illusion of a stiletto on a wedge, but it is one of the more literal interpretations of this look. I’ve included a slightly larger image than usual, so you can see it in a bit more detail, but basically this is a standard wooden wedge, with a cut-out stiletto. It makes for an interesting optical illusion on the page – from some angles the eye is almost tricked into thinking it’s looking at a stiletto – so I’d be interested to see how it looks in person.
What does everyone think of this? A good way to allow those who don’t like walking in heels to enjoy the (comparative) comfort of a wedge, or… just a bit odd, really?
These are £565 at Net-a-Porter.
Hang on, I don’t think that’s painted on – I think it’s actually the shape of a stiletto carved out of the wedge! The description on Net-a-Porter describes it as a cutout heel?
That’s what I was thinking.
I’ve corrected it now!
Either way, they’re kind of crazy!
Not my style, but interesting while still kind of classic? And comfortable!
The more I look at them, the more I want them.
I’m fussy, but you can see the top of the plastic heel bit in the hole. 🙁 Otherwise they’re kind of interesting.
Not a fan. Either get a wedge or get a stiletto.