Platform Shoes Are 35 Years Old and Still Going Strong

By Donald Saunders

It is a well known fact that women love shoes and when it comes to their wardrobe it is a simple fact that more is better. Gone are the days when shoes were simply designed to support and protect your feet and today they are very much a fashion item. After all, what's the point of buying a stunning new outfit unless you buy a great new pair of shoes to go with it?

Now, as shoes have moved to become principally a fashion item, one big problem has developed and that is simply that many shoes now look great but they are not all that comfortable. Any woman knows the feeling of squeezing their feet into an uncomfortable pair of shoes simply because they look fantastic and make their legs look great too.

There is however one style of shoe which to a large extent addresses this problem and that is the platform shoe, which first came onto the scene in the middle of the 1970s and became an instant hit. Almost overnight they appeared at the fashion shows in Paris, top fashion magazines and major retail outlets. Within weeks they has filtered their way down and could be found in even the smallest of local village shoe shops.

Now most new styles are here today and gone tomorrow but this has certainly not been the case with platform shoes. True, they are certainly not as fashionable as they were in the 1970s, but women's love for the platform shoe lasted for a very long time and has never really died out. So why were they hugely popular for so long and remain a firm favorite with women more than 35 years after they were introduced?

Platform shoes are extremely comfortable and you can literally walk for miles in them without a problem. They are also an excellent 'all weather' form of fashion footwear which keeps your feet well up off the sidewalk and roadway so that you can tackle wet conditions with ease. This is also helped considerably by the sturdy sole which gives you non-slip traction.

Platform shoes have a gentle curve to the sole so that your toes are typically two or three inches off the ground and your heal is then raised four, five, six or more inches to provide that look which men find so attractive. The soles are also built for strength and hard wear so that they last for years without needing repair.
When it comes to the uppers the range of materials used is vast and you will find platforms in a huge range of styles. This means that platforms are perfect for every occasion and can be worn for a night out at a stylish restaurant or as beach sandals. They can also be worn with just about everything from a fabulous designer dress to your favorite pair of jeans.

In short, platform shoes are a classic and there should be a place in every woman's wardrobe for at least a pair or three.

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