Platform Shoes
With almost every outfit that doesn’t call for dainty footwear, we pull out a pair of platform shoes. The reasoning? Two-fold and simple: women’s platform shoes make you taller, and they make your feet hurt less. Hard to believe but true, by protecting your tired feet from smacking the sidewalk with every step, these platform shoes are actually easier to walk in than regular heels. Maybe you won’t have to hem those pants after all.
For more top picks, check out our guides to party shoes, wedges, and sandals.
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| Calvin Klein Sarika $98 A round toe and snake-embossed leather livens up this wardrobe staple. |
Cole Haan Air $279 Cole Haan’s notoriously comfortable Air pump gets a sexy twist in shiny patent. |
Christian Louboutin $745 The originator of the platform pump, you just can’t go wrong with a pair of Louboutins. |
Platform Sandals
A sleek platform sandal can be your best friend when dressing up for a night out. Choose one in a fun color to spice up basic black, or opt for neutral and wear with your print party dresses.
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| Nine West Balboa
$89 These gladiator-style sandals have day-to-night potential with a sundress and cardigan, or dark jeans and a blazer. |
Seychelles Denaise $100 A chunky heel and multiple straps make these reasonable for a night on your feet. |
Stuart Weitzman $365 Purple suede is different enough to be exciting with jeans and a tank. |
Platform Booties
Booties are here to stay, and now that there’s an array of women’s platform booties to choose from, you can stock up on styles to get you through fall.
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| Type Z Booties
$69.40 These suede ankle booties work under trousers or with bare legs for the summer-to-fall transition. |
Steve Madden studded bootie
$150 A small stretch panel and hidden platform makes these more comfortable than they look. |
Loeffler Randall perforated bootie
These Loeffler Randall booties are a little fashion-y, but the neutral color and chunky silhouette is wearable – you won’t be tettering on toothpicks. |
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