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Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring

Cork Shoe Style by Alexandra Phanor-Faury Lighten up your step for spring with cork sandals. This natural sole is going to be big in the upcoming months.It's a new way to add both height and texture to your warm weather footwear,and we’re not just talking about your weekend shoe. Cork is getting a new haute look paired with everything from sexy stilettos to trendy platform wedges. Not only are cork soles a great addition to your spring and summer wardrobe, the eco-chic organic material (the harvesting of cork does not harm trees) allows you to be green and fabulous. Mother earth will thank you for it. Get ready to fall in lust with our picks for the most gorgeous cork sandals:
By Essence · Updated October 29, 2020
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Sherri Saum

The great thing about cork soles is that the natural hue compliments uppers in any shade or fabric.

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Christian Dior’s Starlet

The bubble gum pink patent leather of these subtle platform sandals can easily work for a spring wedding or a breezy dinner outdoors. Bluefly.com, $512

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Stella McCartney

Stella McCartney’s fierce gray cork platform sandals with non-leather satin finish are begging to be worn with a light as a feather printed dress.
Net-A-Porter.com, $855

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Michael Kors’ Talon

Show off your pretty pedicure in these open-toe wedges. Bluefly.com, $237

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Elie Tahari’s Charlotte

These simple yet bold strappy Elie Tahari ‘Charlotte’ cork wedges with metallic leather upper are a great investment that will last for years to come.
Bloomingdale’s.com, $398

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Prada

The mix of the glossy patent leather with the cork detail makes for a notice-me sandal.
Bluefly.com, $552

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Fendi Gisele

Turn heads in these Fendi slingbacks with chunky cork wedges.
Saks Fifth Avenue.com, $595

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Dolce & Gabbana

Add major height to any ensemble with these cork wedges for a casually polished look. Bluefly.com, $476

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Miu Miu

Looking for a statement sandal to complete any glam look? These platform metallic gladiators will do the trick.
Net-A-Porter.com, $610

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Giuseppe Zanotti

The gold diamond leather and wrap-around ankle strap make these cork platform wedges a stand-out.
Bluefly.com,$600

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Juicy Couture’s Kody

Wear metallic for day without looking overdressed in silver Huarache styled cork wedges.
Net-A-Porter.com, $200

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Diane von Furstenberg’s Isis

The gold thin bands and crossover perforated bronze straps of these cork heels are a perfect match in shoe heaven.
Zappos.com, $269

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Report Signature’s Madera

There’s more than one way to wear cork. We love how these stacked-heels have cork-like leather straps.
Bluefly.com, $135.99

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Donna Karan

It’s not hard to see why these Donna Karan cork and suede wedges with elastic straps are a must have.
Net-A-Porter.com, $695

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Report Signature’s Lorraine

The metallic accents on the cork wedge of these sandals add a sophisticated touch to a spring shoe. Shopbop.com, $225

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring
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Tory Burch’s Thora

Tory Burch’s thong pebbled cork sandals offer more support and style than rubber flip-flops.
Shopbop.com, $165

Cork Heels: Lighten Up Your Step For Spring