The terms ‘wedge heel’ and ‘platform heel’ are often used interchangeably, but the shoes actually feature fundamentally different designs. While platform heels are characterised by the raised outer sole towards the front of the shoes, wedges stand out due to the block-shaped heel that supports your weight. Platform soles can be combined with wedge heels, but not all platform shoes are wedges; they can also be classified as stiletto heels, block heels, chunky heels, etc. depending on the specific design.