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You might have seen the notorious platform sneaker out in the wild and felt too afraid to give it a whirl. Have no fear, this seemingly tricky trend is far easier to style than you could possibly imagine. You also have probably thought to yourself that the idea of stacking a comfortable sneaker atop a foam platform is pure brilliance. They have arch support! They make you taller! They are, despite the teetering heights, actually comfortable! And, most importantly, they make a serious fashion statement. What’s more, these jolie laide sneakers go with almost anything, from a whimsical maxi dress to a pair of utility pants and a crop top à la Tank Girl.
The biggest problem you’ll have in trying out the platform-sneaker trend is figuring out which pair to choose. Versace’s have a classic, almost normcore appeal in optic white. Ash’s version in black with highlighter-yellow embellishments is well suited to a rave. Good News’s pair are the perfect hybrid of office-appropriate and after-work cool.
Here, nine perfect platforms for spring and beyond.
