Everyone has that one thing they love shopping for—maybe denim, luxe staples, or rising trends—but it’s always shoes for me. Searching for unique affordable heels or saving up for a great pair of strappy sandals brings me more joy than I care to admit. While I don’t like to play favorites when it comes to my babies, one shoe trend has my full attention: platform sandals. And I know for a fact I’m not the only one obsessed with platform shoes right now. If you scroll through Instagram on any given day, you’ll conclude that the platform’s popularity has reached new heights. In part, this is due to dreamy it-shoes making this trend float to the top of every fashion girl’s wishlist; but really, it’s just because there are so many ways to wear platforms. The platform shoe trend is arguably the easiest style to incorporate into any wardrobe right now (as you can find it in various iterations). You really can’t go wrong with adopting any version of this shoe because, well, they’re all cute. That being said, with summer on the horizon, it only makes sense to invest in a pair of platform sandals. So, I’ve scoured the internet to narrow down the best platform sandals to shop at every price point. From minimal to colorful, affordable to luxurious, there’s a pair ahead for everyone.
You can wear these to every wedding this summer.
Row aesthetics but on a budget.
These platform mules will become a hero staple in your work wardrobe.
A perfect summer sandal, if I don’t say so myself.
Take note of the contrasting wooden heel on these sandals.
Just think of all the ways you can style these bad boys.
I love that the platform on these sandals is a bit thinner; it makes the silhouette a bit more elegant.
Pack these for your next trip—you won’t regret it.
Everything about these sandals is perfect.
These sandals look way more luxurious than their price tag.
These sandals come in other colorways, including black, gold, and pink.
Raffia platforms rise above all other trends for me.
Are we back in the aughts? Because these Free People platforms feel like they took me back in time.
These will fit seamlessly into your wardrobe.
Nothing I love more than neutral sandals.
These look so comfortable.
These silver platforms are begging for a night out on the dance floor.
Pair these platforms with an oversized button-down shirt and a woven bag and you'll basically be Parisian.
If you’re going to adopt this trend, why not go for it and buy a quirkier denim pair?
The platform footbed on these woven slides elevates them (quite literally).
A raffia moment.
These are giving a whole new meaning to the term, “sunshine season”.
Ask any editor, and they’ll tell you By Far’s shoes are worth every penny.
You can wear these for seasons to come.
These are at the top of my wishlist.
Now’s the time to invest in a designer pair of platforms.
Don’t be afraid to walk on the wild side.
Consider these a long-term investment.
*Chef’s kiss*.
See the contrasting stitching on these platforms? I’m literally losing it.
Subtle luxury, who?
These have to be the coolest platform sandals I’ve ever seen.
If I had these Simon Miller platforms in my life, I’d be truly living.
Cult Gaia gets me.
This post was originally published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
