Women often consider high heels as something that's an essential part of party ensemble. Some even look at it as a must-have fashion accessory. Unfortunately, this accessory has the potential to trigger lower back pain, problems in calf muscles, as well as upper and lower back pain.

Your feet remain in unnatural position while wearing heels and this puts a strain on blood vessels, calves resulting in a medical condition called hammer toe.

When it comes to comparing heels and wedges, the later offers a higher level of comfort. There’s a lot of cushion between your feet and the surface so, your feet get sheltered from the ground. On the other hand, when you wear heels, certain parts of the foot remain under constant pressure as there is a lesser surface area for the foot. To put it in simple words, wedges offer better stability for your foot.

While wearing heels, your foot’s arch also faces pressure as the entire foot needs to balance itself on a minimal surface. Wearing such footwear cases long term negative impact in the form of wear and tear in the arches of the foot. Thus, it’s always better to wear something that offers the necessary support to the arches of the foot.

Also known as platform shoe, wedges have been in the markets around the world since 1930. Thanks to their thick and one piece soul, they score better than high-heeled alternatives. Specially designed wedge for orthopedic purposes first hit the market in 1936. Salvatore Ferragamo created the footwear range in Italy. Today, it is preferred by pop band artists as well as Hollywood stars.

Wear them anytime, for all occasions

People often end up buying footwear that seems like something which old-timers might prefer to use while going to a bingo meeting. However, a good pair of wedges won’t let you down because they are stylish, chic, and gorgeous. They are suitable to go with almost all types of outfits and can be used around the clock.

If you are looking for footwear which is dreamy, delicate and of course feminine, you should consider taking a look at wedges with lace. They look fantastic with structured lace dresses, calf-length dresses, empire-waist, as well as flared skirts. The word is self-explanatory. Lace-ups footwear is something that needs to be fastened with beautifully designed laces. Lace-ups are also available in other varieties like ballerina pumps, loafers, brogues, etc. Such footwear can also prove to be a perfect gift for the private angel in your life. Online retailer Lily Lulu offers a vast range of footwear for girls/women.

Laces make the footwear more attractive and comfortable. So, lace-up wedges can prove to be the best pair of footwear that can be used while traveling. Laces make the shoe adjustment easy; you can adjust them as and when required, especially, while wearing them for a long time.

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