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Styles of Wedding Shoes

 

Flat wedding shoes can have a heel that is under one half inch in height or no heel at all. This style is good for a tall bride who is concerned with appearing taller than her groom.

 

Ballet slipper wedding shoes are flat slip-on slippers usually made of satin. There is usually a small bow near the toe and some styles have a thread that can be pulled to create gathers around the toe. Some have ribbons attached to the back of the slipper to tie around the ankle. This style is good for casual weddings and slip-style dresses.

 

Low heel wedding shoes have a heel that is between one half inch and one inch in height. This is a good style for long dresses where your feet will not be seen. A low heel will be very manageable and comfortable.

 

Mary Jane wedding shoes have a strap that crosses over the instep and has a rounded toe. They are available in a variety of heel heights and provide a classic look.

 

Mule wedding shoes are a slip-on without a back strap or Achilles support to support the ankle. It can be closed or open-toed and is available in various heel heights. Good for casual or semi-formal weddings.

 

Sandal wedding shoes are open-toed with straps around the toes and sometimes around the ankle. Sandals come in all heel sizes and the styles range from very casual to very formal. Good for summer weddings.

 

Wedge wedding shoes have a heel which forms a wedge between the heel of your foot and the ground that is solid all the way down to your toes. They come in various heel heights and can incorporate elements of the sandal, mule or Mary Jane. Perfect for a bride who needs more height but also needs more support for her feet.

 

Platform wedding shoes have a thick sole beneath the ball of the foot, and can continue into a wedge style heel or have a separate heel. Platforms are good for shorter brides looking to appear taller.

 

Pump wedding shoes are a medium to high-heeled slip-on that encloses your entire foot with a closed toe. Pumps are a good style for winter weddings as well as formal or semi-formal weddings.

 

Stacked heel wedding shoes have a thick, straight heel that doesnt narrow at the top or bottom of the heel. This style is good for an outdoor wedding because your feet won't sink into the ground. Brides who are nervous about wearing stilettos like this style because they add height.

 

Stiletto wedding shoes have 3 inch or higher heels and have a tapering or narrow base. Stilettos can be hard to walk in if you are not used to wearing a narrow high heel. They can have a full heel back, a sling back, or an ankle strap. Perfect for a bride that wants to show off her shoes and her legs.

 

Sling back wedding shoes have a strap that wraps around the back of your heel to provide support. This strap can be coupled with a variety of styles including the sandal, the wedge, and the stiletto.

 

Louis Heel wedding shoes have a fluted heel that flares at the bottom. King Louis IV popularized this style of shoe. Comes in various heel heights.

 

Sabrina Heel wedding shoes have a V-shaped heel that narrows at the bottom of the heel, inspired by the Audrey Hepburn film of the same name.

 

Different toe styles of wedding shoes: open toe have an opening at the toe of a sandal, pump or mule. Pointed toe wedding shoes have a V-shaped enclosed toe. Rounded toe wedding shoes have a round shaped enclosed toe. Square toe wedding shoes have a blunt and squared enclosed toe.

 

When picking your style of shoe, keep in mind that you'll be on your feet for long periods of time and pain should be the last thing on your mind on your wedding day. Remember to look for a good fit - don't force your feet into a style too narrow and look for cushioning inside the shoe. If there isn't any cushioning, buy special insoles for your shoes. Wear your new wedding shoes around the house for a few weeks to break them in before the wedding. Bring along some cushions or band-aids for the wedding just in case.