There’s no disputing it, Amal Clooney is a women of many talents. But, choosing an airport-appropriate shoe might not be one of them. Stepping out in an elegant outfit that comprised of a draping jumpsuit, the lawyer and activist paired her look with oversized sunglasses and a metallic gold wedge shoe.
Beautiful as they might be, when I saw Clooney’s shoe choice my mind immediately went to the faff at the security queue that wearing a wedge is certain to cause. With a buckle detail that you’ll have to kneel down to un-do, not to mention having to stride bare-foot across the airport floor, these pretty gold shoes simply screamed inconvenient to me.
Appropriate for the airport? No. Incredibly chic? Yes, and I can think of many an occasion when Amal’s pretty wedges would be just the ticket—but not one of them involved having to pass through a security screening.
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On second thought it dawned on me that Clooney probably wouldn’t find herself in the same security queue as I would. Free of impatient people tusking behind her, I actually commend Clooney’s airport shoes. More comfortable than a heel, but just as elegant, read on to discover our edit of the best best wedge shoes here, as well as an edit of the shoes we actually would wear to the airport below—all of which work best when paired with a cosy sock.
SHOP OUR EDIT OF THE BEST WEDGES HERE:
Take your inspiration from Amal and shop a metallic pair.
Reiss
Anya Leather Strappy Wedge Heels
This is on its way to selling out.
Zara
Vinyl High-Heel Wedges
The plum colour trend is taking off this autumn.
ST. Agni
Leather Wedge Sandals
I always come back to St. Agni for their elevated footwear collection.
Khaite
Marion Embellished Leather Wedge Sandals
These also come in black and yellow.
Jeffrey Campbell
Fiddle Platform Wedge Heels
Trust me—these won’t be in stock for long.
Charles & Keith
Patent Triangle-Heel Wedge Mules
Style with denim or wear with a LBD.
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Reformation
Bethany Ballet Flat
These also come in 9 other shades.
Birkenstock
Faded Khaki Suede Boston Clogs
These will quickly become your most-worn shoes.
Adidas Originals
+ Sporty & Rich Olympic Adistar Embellished Faux Leather and Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers
The gold metal embellishment adds such a playful edge.
Style with white socks or wear on their own.
New Balance
530 Trainers in White & Silver
These classic trainers will never go out of style.
& Other Stories
Classic Leather Loafers
These also come in a leopard print style.
