The most comfortable wedges are easy to wear and distribute your weight more evenly than heels. See our top picks from Cole ...

But very high heels have not always been the norm ... shoes were most often constructed with wide, stacked heels, wedge and platform soles, which all provided a secure step for the wearer.

We can tell you which wedges Kate Middleton wears to help match her style, but we also like to shop around for high-street ...