Elevate Your Style With These Platform Shoes

If you still can’t get over the Bratz Doll shoe aesthetic that burst onto the scene last year – think chunky platforms on everything – you might want to take note that the look is not going away anytime soon

The growing appeal of Y2K fashion styles such as baby tees and big pants has also brought along with it a taste for these shoes. They’re fashion-forward without having to sacrifice too much comfort, thanks to most of their height lending from thick soles rather than killer heel elevation.

The style is notable in the Cruise 2022 collections for brands like Bottega Veneta and Versace, and will go strong as we step into the Spring/Summer 2022 season, most notably among labels such as Saint Laurent and Sportmax.

Looking to hop on the trend? We’ve picked a few platform shoes across the footwear spectrum for you to get inspired.

Polished Calfskin Platforms, $1,450, Dolce&Gabbana

Dolce&Gabbana

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Rubber Wedge Platform Sandals, $1,550, Prada

Prada

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Valentino Garavani Tan-Go Platform Pump In Patent Leather, $1,680, Valentino

Valentino

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Medusa Aevitas Platform Pumps, $2,100, Versace

Versace

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Angel Black Leather, $406, Naked Wolfe

Naked Wolfe

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Leather Laced Derby Shoes, $1,630, Miu Miu

Miu Miu

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MM x Reebok Tabi Instapump Fury Hi, $2,290, Maison Margiela

Maison Margiela

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Green Blackout Vegan Platform Sandals, US$570 (S$773), Simon Miller at Ssense

Ssense

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Platform Slide Sandal, $940, Gucci

Gucci

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Wedge Chelsea Boot In Calfskin, $1,650, Loewe

Loewe

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Cherry Buckle Platform Booties In Smooth Leather, $2,640, Saint Laurent by Anthony Vaccarello

Saint Laurent

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A version of this article originally appeared in Female