wedge heel

noun

1. a heel formed by a roughly triangular or wedgelike piece that extends from the front or middle to the back of the sole, used on women's shoes.

wedge heel

noun

1. a raised shoe heel with the heel and sole forming a solid block
2. a shoe with such a heel

Example Sentences

Velcro straps, its definitive — and ultimately divisive — design detail, concealed a three-inch wedge heel.

From New York Times

“My plan is to dress up and enjoy the things in my wardrobe,” said Beth Embrescia, 51, an executive fundraiser who for the last year paired dressy tops with sweatpants and Birkenstocks for work Zoom calls but recently bought collared shirts and loafers with a wedge heel while on a recent vacation in Florida.

From Washington Times

“My plan is to dress up and enjoy the things in my wardrobe,” said Beth Embrescia, 51, an executive fundraiser who for the last year paired dressy tops with sweatpants and Birkenstocks for work Zoom calls but recently bought collared shirts and loafers with a wedge heel while on a recent vacation in Florida.

From Seattle Times

A stylish sandal lay on the ground and he picked it up and looked at the leather straps, the thick wedge heel, before he left it where it had been.

From Literature

These trendy shoes, designed in Seattle, give the two-buckle slide a fun, modern makeover with faux-shearling straps in mustard, dark gray or blush atop a slight wedge heel.

From Seattle Times