I’m a choir nerd. I admit it. Not like I’m an amazing vocalist or anything, but I do love music, and I do enjoy singing with a group. And this President’s Day weekend, I’ll be in New York City with my college choir, singing in a mass choir at a major concert hall.

Exciting. Yes. Stressful? Certainly. It’s a three hour concert with three major works (including Mozart’s Requiem!) — and we will be standing for the whole duration. Meaning that I’m going to need shoes that I can actually stand in for three hours straight.

As comfortable as they are, flats are out of the question. I’m short, and I need some added height. Spice Girls platform shoes won’t suffice in the style department. And as visually appealing as a stiletto heel is, let’s face it — they’re just not that comfortable, at least for standing stationary for a prolonged amount of time. All my weight on a square inch heel for three hours? No thanks!

This is where the wedge comes in. Spreading your weight over a larger area equals more comfort, which is what I’m mainly concerned about. And with the added height, I’ll be able to comfortably see the conductor over everyone’s heads — allowing me to focus completely on singing the right notes!

Admittedly, wedges aren’t exactly worn a lot in the winter — it’s challenging to find a warm, closed-toe, dressy pair of wedges. But when comfort is a priority, a good pair of winter wedges is a necessary component of a well-rounded shoe collection.

While these black suede Steve Madden wedges fulfill the concert hall requirements (closed-toe, black shoes), they are also available in brown, grey, and purple for after-concert activities.

A really fashionable pair of dressy wedges is so hard to find, but these Seychelles fit the bill — they’re comfortable without sacrificing style.

The combination of faux patent leather and faux suede on these shoes makes for an edgier, younger vibe.

Shiny and sleek, these wedges are classic and timeless. Think pearls and champagne.

And now for a couple of winter wedges in a color other than basic black! These wedges also come in black, white, and fuschia, but I prefer the punchy turquoise/teal color.

Feeling bold? Check out these patent platform wedges. They’re available in ten colors, including sapphire, royal purple, and dark red.

Although I was extremely tempted to order the black suede Seychelles, one look at my bank account balance quickly put that thought to rest. Therefore, I think I’ll just be pulling out an old pair of Payless wedges I purchased two years ago for this weekend’s concert. Maybe after payday?…

Enjoy the long weekend, everyone! (And wish me luck!)