Isabel Marant Wedge Sneakers: How the Hidden Heel Works and How to Wear It
Isabel Marant Wedge Sneakers: How the Hidden Heel Works and How to Wear It
By Gemma Deeks, Coveti Fashion Editor. Updated 14 October 2026.
An Isabel Marant wedge sneaker looks like a high-top trainer, but the heel inside is raised by about 5 cm. The wedge sits under the foot, hidden by the upper, so you get the height of a low heel with the grip of a rubber sole. Coveti has 26 Isabel Marant wedge sneakers in stock.
At a glance
- Hidden heel: about 5 cm on the Bekett and Bobby, about 4 cm on the Balskee.
- Uppers: lambskin with suede, smooth cowhide, perforated suede.
- Fastening: Velcro straps on the Bekett, Balskee and IM3; laces on the Bobby.
- Sizing: EU sizes, no correction from the brand.
Why the wedge took off
The hidden-wedge sneaker became one of the defining shoes of the early 2010s and one of the most copied. It sat between a trainer and a heel, which is why it suited jeans, short dresses and the off-duty look that Isabel Marant had been building since the 1990s. Today the brand still makes it every season, in new leathers and two-tone mixes.
Which wedge to choose
Choose the Bekett if you want the classic shape with Velcro straps. Choose the Bobby if you prefer laces and a lighter perforated suede. The Balskee has a slightly lower heel, and the IM3 is a cleaner, single-colour high-top in smooth cowhide.
The wedge sneakers at Coveti
1. Balskee: Balskee Sneakers in Black
The Balskee Sneakers are high-top leather wedge sneakers. They have round toes, velcro straps and a padded tongue. Coveti also has them in Chocolate and Milky White, Sand Brown and Chocolate and White.
2. Balskee: Balskee Suede Sneakers in Beige
The Balskee Suede Sneakers are beige suede leather sneakers. They have straps with Velcro closures.
3. Bekett: Bekett Mixed Leather Sneakers in Black
The Bekett Mixed Leather Sneakers are leather wedge sneakers. They have round toes, velcro straps and a padded tongue.
4. Bekett: Bekett Ring Sneakers in Black and Zebra
The Bekett Ring Sneakers are wedge sneakers in suede and zebra-print pony-effect leather. They have velcro strap closures, a padded tongue and structured side panels. Coveti also has them in Burgundy and Black, Camel and Sahara, Dark Blue, Light Beige and Light Gold, Navy and Ecru and Red and Navy.
5. Bekett: Bekett Smooth Leather Sneakers in Black
The Bekett Smooth Leather Sneakers are smooth cowhide leather wedge sneakers. They have a mixed-material design in smooth and perforated calfskin, a round toe and a front closure with Velcro straps.
6. Bekett: Bekett Sneakers in Beige and Golden Yellow
The Bekett Sneakers are suede calfskin wedge sneakers. They have a multicolor style, a round toe and a front closure with Velcro straps. Coveti also has them in Chocolate and Sand Brown, Cognac, Ecru and Taupe.
7. Bilsy: Bilsy Sneakers in White
The Bilsy Sneakers are high-top leather sneakers. They have a round toe, a front fastening with Velcro straps and a tongue lined with terry cloth.
8. Bobby: Bobby Sneakers in Black
The Bobby Sneakers are wedge sneakers in perforated suede calfskin leather. They have round toes, laces and serrated finishes. Coveti also has them in Chocolate and Sahara.
9. IM3: IM3 Sneakers in Black
The IM3 Sneakers are solid calfskin suede high-top wedge sneakers. They have a round toe, velcro straps and a padded tongue. Coveti also has them in Cognac and Ecru.
How to wear a wedge sneaker now
Keep the trouser short. A cropped straight jean, a leather trouser that stops at the ankle and a mini skirt all let the shape of the shoe show. Wide hems that pool over the foot hide the very thing that makes the shoe. For a cleaner look, match the sneaker to your trousers: black Bekett with black denim, chocolate with brown cord.
Frequently asked questions
How high is the Isabel Marant wedge sneaker heel?
About 5 cm on the Bekett and Bobby and about 4 cm on the Balskee, according to the brand.
Are Isabel Marant wedge sneakers still in style?
Isabel Marant still makes them every season, and the current versions come in two-tone leathers, animal prints and smooth single colours. Worn with short hems they look current.
Should I size up in Isabel Marant wedge sneakers?
No. Isabel Marant gives no sizing correction for its sneakers, so order your usual EU size.
What is the Isabel Marant Bekett made of?
The current Bekett mixes lambskin with suede calfskin, with leather insoles and lining and a rubber outsole.
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