Amal Clooney Arrived at the Airport in the One Shoe Trend I Would Never Wear Through Security

There's no disputing it: Amal Clooney is a woman of many talents. But choosing a pair of airport-appropriate shoes might not be one of them. She recently stepped out in an elegant outfit that comprised of a draping jumpsuit, the lawyer and activist paired her look with oversize sunglasses and metallic gold wedge shoes .

As beautiful as they might be, when I saw Clooney's shoe choice, my mind immediately went to the faff at the security queue that wearing a wedge is certain to cause. With a buckle detail that you'll have to kneel to undo (not to mention having to stride barefoot across the airport floor), these pretty gold shoes simply screamed inconvenient to me.

Appropriate for the airport? No. Incredibly chic? Yes, and I can think of many an occasion when Amal's pretty wedges would be just the ticket—but not one of them involved having to pass through a security screening.

On second thought, it dawned on me that Clooney probably wouldn't find herself in the same security queue as I would. She'd be free of impatient people tusking behind her, so I actually commend Clooney's airport shoes. They're more comfortable than heels , but just as elegant.

Read on to discover our edit of the best wedge shoes out there, as well as an edit of the shoes we actually would wear to the airport below—all of which work best when paired with cozy socks.

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RIXO ⋆ Enza - Gold

Take your inspiration from Amal and buy a metallic pair.

Reiss Anya Leather Strappy Wedge Heels

This is on its way to selling out.

Zara Vinyl High-Heel Wedges

The plum color trend is taking off this autumn.

ST. Agni Leather Wedge Sandals

I always come back to St. Agni for its elevated footwear collection.

KHAITE Marion Embellished Leather Wedge Sandals

These also come in black and yellow.

Jeffrey Campbell Fiddle Platform Wedge Heels

Trust me—these won't be in stock for long.

Charles & Keith Patent Triangle-Heel Wedge Mules

Style with denim or wear with a LBD.

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Reformation Bethany Ballet Flat

These also come in nine other shades.

Birkenstock Faded Khaki Suede Boston Clogs

These will quickly become your most-worn shoes.

ADIDAS ORIGINALS + Sporty & Rich Olympic Adistar Embellished Faux Leather and Rubber-Trimmed Mesh Sneakers

The gold metal embellishment adds such a playful edge.

ZARA Mary Janes

Style with white socks or wear them on their own.

New Balance 530 Trainers in White & Silver

These classic trainers will never go out of style.

& Other Stories Leather Penny Loafers

These also come in a leopard-print style.

This post originally appeared on Who What Wear UK.