New collections are stocked up in stores, and that’s given us time to shop around and notice some emerging patterns. We already made note of some of spring’s biggest trends, but if you think that’s all the footwear market has to offer, think again. Last spring was full of sky-high platforms, and it’s become clear these platforms are still dominant.
Platforms have faded in and out of the footwear spectrum for years. The last thing to spur a real resurgence of platforms was after the debut of the Saint Laurent Tribute Sandal almost ten years ago, and they stuck around for years after before ceding to single-sole pumps and sneakers. Like clockwork, everything that goes out of style eventually comes back, and platforms, whether you like it or not, aren’t an exception.
Gucci confirmed the resurgence of the style when shoes with a 2.25 inch from platform hit the runway, and while those are by far the most dramatic of the season, designers hopped on the platform bandwagon in both modest and extravagant ways. Check out some of the new options below.
Mansur Gavriel Suede Platform Sandal
$625 via Net-a-Porter
Saint Laurent Candy Suede Platform Sandal
$895 via Bergdorf Goodman
Chloé Crisscross-Strap Platform Sandals
$750 via Barneys
Prada Platform Ankle-Wrap Sandal
$790 via Bergdorf Goodman
Giuseppe Zanotti Mirrored-Leather Platform Sandals
$795 via Net-a-Porter
Gianvito Rossi Ankle-Strap Platform Sandals
$775 via Barneys
Gucci Leather Platform Pump
$990 via Gucci
Marc Jacobs Debbie Platform Sandals
$475 via Barneys
Stuart Weitzman Valleygirl Leather Platform Sandal
$485 via Bergdorf Goodman
MICHAEL Michael Kors Leonora Embossed Platform Sandals
$160 via Bloomingdale’s
Miu Miu Embellished Patent-Leather Platform Sandals
$1,390 via Net-a-Porter
Loeffler Randall Arbella Suede Platform Sandals
$395 via ShopBop
Topshop Scarlet Slim Platform Pump
$90 via Nordstrom
Aquazzura Issa Suede and Leather Platform Sandals
$795 via Net-a-Porter
Roger Vivier Floral-Appliqué Suede Platform Sandal
$1,325 via Bergdorf Goodman
Alexander McQueen Studded Leather Platform Sandal
$1,095 via Bergdorf Goodman
Christian Louboutin Hawaii Peep Toe Platform Pump
$995 via Nordstrom
Jimmy Choo Dora Elaphe-Trimmed Suede Sandals
$950 via Net-a-Porter
Diane von Furstenberg Madrid Pump
$378 via Nordstrom
Sam Edelman Mel Embellished Canvas Platform Sandals
$190 via Net-a-Porter
I like the Jimmy Choo and Aquazurra sandals. I think the block heel trend this Spring is pretty cool, especially with all the 70s silhouettes that are in fashion right now. At least they look more comfortable than trying to totter on a platform shoe with a stiletto heel.
Thank God they’re back in style. I’m only 5’1″ and platforms are my best friends…
I’m about the same height so I love anything with a platform!
Myself, I could do without platforms forever but I am tall. The thing I really like about fashion today is there is really something for everyone. Yes, these monster platform shoes are an option but so are single soled shoes, mules, sandals, and pumps. So each to their own.
Finally, they’re back! All the shorties out there can now be happy and in peace. Plus, they’re so much more comfortable. Those Gucci ones are insane! I can’t imagine walking in them.