Well-heeled: The best platform sandals for stepping out in style this season
Stratospheric sandals to put some pep in your step this summer
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Don’t get us wrong, we love a slinky stiletto, and it’s hard to beat a boot (when the occasion calls for it), but there’s only one shoe silhouette we’re lusting over this season: the platform sandal. A hero style of days gone by – they swept through Studio 54 in the Seventies, were a favourite of the Spice Girls in the Nineties and have seen multiple red-carpet and runway resurgences over the last 20 years – platform sandals are back this season with a bang (though they never really went anywhere) and there’s only one rule: bigger is better.
This season, designers have been stacking up the height with flatform slippers, platform mules, and even a platform clogs in the mix on the runways at brands such as Gucci, Saint Laurent, Chanel and more. So whatever your plans this summer, you’re sure to find a pair to fit the occasion. Here’s our pick of the best platform sandals.
Saint Laurent Jodie platform sandals
This timeless Saint Laurent pair packs a proper punch, thanks to platform soles and sky-high heels. Crafted from black patent leather for a slick aesthetic. and with an elegant buckle ankle strap for support, the open-toe Jodie sandals are sure to make a statement wherever you strut.
Gianvito Rossi Bebe 130 espadrille platform sandals
Gianvito Rossi’s striking Bebe sandals are a true cult favourite. Rendered in shimmering metallic gold leather, with a jute block heel and buckled straps, they embody the boho-chic, more-is-more vibes this summer’s social calendar is screaming for.
Maje Tie-knot leather heeled sandals
Parisian brand Maje takes a more simplistic approach with its chunky heeled sandals. An all-white design featuring elegant tie knot straps with open toes, this statement pair is ideal for the chic contemporary woman looking for that little bit of je ne sais quoi when it comes to footwear.
Castañer Valle metal-braided platform sandals
Make Castañer’s sandals a go-to this season. Handmade with metal braiding and cross-over front straps, the silver rendition epitomises summer glam, ready to take you from daytime soirees and straight to the dance floor. Comfortable thanks to their mid-block heels, they’ll support you all day long.
Nodaleto crossover-strap platform sandals
Nodaleto’s clean, modernist lines and painstaking minimalism have become a firm favourite of the fashion set. Inspired by 1970s architecture with a mid-height heel and crossover straps, these lilac platforms will be a surefire warm weather go-to.
Amina Muaddi Dalida satin platform mules
Go big and bold in Amina Muaddi’s Dalida platforms. The sculptural silhouette, combining a tapered heel with a chunky sole, is covered in a plush black satin that oozes sexy sophistication. Slip on and wear with floaty dresses and mini skirts alike.
Paris Texas platform heeled pumps
Crafted in Italy from a shimmery purple leather, Paris Texas’s platform heeled pumps are a summertime staple in the making. Pair with light-wash jeans and a simple white tee for an easy daytime look, or with a micro-mini sundress and supersized sunglasses for drinks and dancing at the beach club.
Saint Laurent Bianca 85 platform leather sandals
Saint Laurent’s monochrome pair epitomises the brand’s trademark blend of elegant design and retro glamour. Inspired by the inimitable style of actress Bianca Jagger, we’ll be channelling Studio 54 style whenever we step into these statement-making sandals.
Giuseppe Zanotti Bebe platform pumps
Striking, tall and just plain sexy, Giuseppe Zanotti’s Bebe platform pumps are the high-octane accessory we never knew we needed. Made from supple calfskin leather with an iridescent heel, this fun pair will have you heading straight to the disco. See you on the dancefloor.
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