The perfect platform heels for Spring/Summer 2024
If, like me, you’re more than a little obsessed with 70s fashion, you’ll agree that the platform heels and sandals seen in this season’s runways are to die for. And while the sky-high style may be ill-suited to those of a… less agile nature, for those who look before they walk, a platform shoe can do you (almost) no wrong.
On the runway, the sky-high shoes can be found in the Spring/Summer 2024 collections of Gucci, Molly Goddard, Roberto Cavalli, Eckhaus Latta, Peter Do, Sacai and Simone Rocha (among many, many more).
If you’re looking to reach new heights, here are the six best platform heels for SS24.
Elevated flip flops—predicted to be a huge trend this Spring/Summer—meet Y2K: say hello to the platform flip flops! Feel your Lizzie McGuire fantasy and style them with loose-fit jeans.
Moschino
striped-pattern platform flip-flops - Black
£115.00
FARFETCH
Gucci
45mm logo-embossed platform flip-flops - Pink
£182.00
FARFETCH
Havaianas
braided platform flip-flops - Orange
£83.00
FARFETCH
-13%
Hoka One One
wedged flip flops - Black
£77.00
£89.00
FARFETCH
2. Denim mules
Who said denim is only for your clothes? Platform mules are another style that will be very popular this warm season, and a pair of denim shoes is a great way to add some irony and texture to a monochrome outfit. Beyoncé said “Denim on denim on denim on denim”, and we oblige.
-50%
Rombaut
Boccaccio II low-top sneakers - Blue
£304.00
£608.00
FARFETCH
-23%
Buffalo
Womens Chunky Platform Black Gothic Ankle Boots - Gospher Hike-Lo Faux Leather - Size EU 40
£119.99
£154.99
Secret Sales
Steve Madden
Jmoneyyr Bootie DENIM Blue
£89.99
Steve Madden
-20%
Charles & Keith
Darra Faux Suede Ridged-Sole Platform Sneakers Black
£60.00
£75.00
Charles & Keith
3. Crystal clear
Toes are on show this season with clear platform shoes. Sculptural shapes in the heel are a chic and modern detail to look out for. Style them with more classic or ironic pieces (like white socks and gym shorts) to make them better suited for the daytime.
You just can’t go wrong with a classic. A pair of black platform stilettos is an elegant and versatile wardrobe staple you’ll reach for again and again whenever you need to add a little edge to your look. Now all you have to do is learn how to walk in them!
Gucci
2024 140mm patent leather platform pumps - Black
£153.00
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Christian Louboutin
150mm embellished peep-toe pumps - Black
£251.00
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Christian Louboutin
110mm New Simple pumps - Black
£174.00
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5. Wooden clogs
Clogs are the shoe embodiment of “so-wrong-it’s-right”, and a chunky platform wooden clog is what our ugly-chic dreams are made of. We recommend pairing your clogs with short shorts or mini skirts to accentuate your legs.
Ancient Greek Sandals
Omonia Leather Clogs Size: 36
£350.00
ABASK
Ancient Greek Sandals
Classic Closed 70mm studded clogs - Black
£382.00
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Ancient Greek Sandals
Marilisa Leather Clogs Size: 36
£380.00
ABASK
-20%
Re/Done
wooden-platform leather clogs - Black
£284.00
£355.00
FARFETCH
6. Snow whites
White is the it-colour for shoes this Spring/Summer, and milky-hued platforms are no exception. Bright whites especially are a great way to add polish to a modern outfit.
Steve Madden
Bellarosa-P Sandal PEARL MULTI White
£129.99
Steve Madden
Charles & Keith
Michelle Recycled Polyester Platform Sandals White
£109.00
Charles & Keith
-30%
Jimmy Choo London
Heloise 120 patent leather platform sandals White
£442.00
£632.00
Mytheresa
Karl Lagerfeld
Ikokic NFT Kapri sneakers - White
£198.00
FARFETCH
Original text and content: Kayla Kuefler
