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Women's Wedge Sneakers

The lift here is on the inside. An internal ramp raises the heel — commonly two to three inches, much of it offset by a thick front sole — while the outside keeps a flat, ordinary sneaker profile, so the height reads as bulk rather than a heel. Because the wedge runs continuously from heel to toe rather than balancing on a post, the foot sits on a solid base through the whole step. Some styles show the wedge instead, stacking a visible cork or rubber block under a lace-up upper.

High collars are common, since a shaft that rises up the ankle covers the transition into the wedge, and side zips tend to come with them, because a closed collar at that height is awkward to pull on. Low-cut versions give the concealment up entirely and let the wedge read as a platform. Leather and suede hold the sculpted shape best, canvas keeps it casual, and mesh and knit panels lighten it.

Silver Polyurethane Silver Platform Sneakers by Stella McCartney | DIHSAN
Sale price$800 Regular price$1,240
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Women's Wedge Sneakers

How much height does a hidden wedge sneaker add?

Most sit between two and three inches at the heel, but that is not what you gain in stature. The front sole is usually an inch or more thick, so the net lift over standing barefoot is the heel measurement minus the forefoot platform — often closer to an inch and a half of real added height. That same difference, not the heel number, is what sets the angle of the foot, and a wedge tends to feel steadier than a heel of comparable pitch because the whole sole stays on the ground instead of the weight loading a single point.

Do wedge sneakers run true to size?

Most run close to standard sneaker sizing, but the sloped footbed pushes the foot forward, so a pair that measures correctly can still feel short at the toes. If you are between sizes, take the larger one and use an insole or a tongue pad to take up volume rather than squeezing into the smaller. Check the collar height too: a shaft that hits directly on the ankle bone will rub regardless of length.

Are DIHSAN's wedge sneakers authentic?

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

Will I be charged duties on a DIHSAN wedge sneaker order?

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Can I return a wedge sneaker purchase at DIHSAN?

Yes. Eligible wedge sneakers can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.