“They transcend trends and complement every look,” says Wandler founder Elza Wandler, whose sleek Gaia sandal has been redeveloped with three straps for summer 2024. “The wedge taps into that quiet luxury aesthetic but also Sienna Miller boho chic.

So...why are wedges more comfortable than traditional heels? As podiatric surgeon Dr. Robert K. Lee previously told Cosmo, wedges put "less pressure on the forefoot when walking" since they have a flat surface that touches the ground and—as a result—more surface area for your feet to press against.