Platform Heels

April 15, 2019

Platform Heels

80s inspired platform shoes

We mentioned in our previous blog post that the 80s are making a comeback in the fashion world. This effect carries us to those years in the shoe industry, as always. Zeki Müren, one of the icon artists of Turkish fashion, is one of the bravest names that come to mind in this field. Showing his distinctive style with his shoes, the trend of this artist, whose flag is carried, is not as assertive as his clothing, but shows the stance it deserves in today's shoe fashion.

The advantages of platform shoes are actually quite many. padding and platform; It makes the heel feel much more comfortable compared to any thin heel, as it increases the heel height in the shoe and at the same time transfers the load of the foot to the sole by balancing it. In addition, the contribution of taller height to the image of the person is indisputable. It is also for this reason that stage artists use this advantage in the past and still ongoing world fashion. While creating a magnificent image on stage thanks to platform shoes; Since there is no restriction of movement, energetic and effective performances emerge.

In the field of shoes, very radical derivatives have been produced in heels in recent years. These changes in heel forms are also reflected in the soles of platform shoes. Using their imagination to the fullest, fashion designers design high-end platforms where foot ergonomics can be adapted.

Platform shoes are basically prepared in 2 categories. First category; focusing only the front part of the sole on the foot load. Thus, the shoe design can be diversified with a separate heel support. Another category of platform shoes is the options in which the body weight is carried to the sole. In these shoe models, instead of a visually separate heel, there is a whole form.

Wedge heel and platform shoes seem to dominate the active trend that started years ago, today and in the future. Have they always been a part of your style or will you be one of those who prefer these shoes for the first time this season to try a new clothing trend? The choice is always yours. However, if there is an indisputable fact, it is that women wearing platform shoes will be very trendy this season.