You’re not imagining it: Wedges are firmly back—and this time, they’re not just sandals. The first signs of their resurgence coincided (in part) with the return of Isabel Marant’s Bekett sneakers, as well as a few ’90s-inspired thong sandals that anticipated the shoe trend months ago. For spring 2026, they also appear as heeled mules; their design is in their name. Comfort is key with this shape, so stick to walkable heights below 3 inches. (Anything taller is best reserved for evening, if you ask us.)
Vogue’s Favorite Wedge Mules
Street style has already embraced the shoe, where fashion insiders in Paris and Milan paired both classic black leather options and pop of red styles with skirts and mini dresses for subtle lift. (You could just as easily wear these with jeans or lightweight tailoring for the office.) Consider them a welcome alternative to spring’s usual suspects—ballerinas and Mary Janes—that usually dominate the season.
The appeal of this shoe is its slight heel—elevated yet still comfortable—and clean finish. There are no painful ankle straps or fussy details that stand in the way of them becoming a reliable companion for city adventures. As the saying goes: variety is the spice of life, and this simple, sensible option has all the elements of new wardrobe staple.
