High up on wide soles: The platform shoe was the 90s statement piece par excellence - and is now celebrating its big comeback with the platform sneaker. These retro kicks convince with high comfort and modern upgrades. A successful combination, which the well-known brands Nike, Puma and Co. interpret differently. So fresh, so clean.
The platform sneaker is an absolute it-piece - for their origin, however, we have to go far back in time. Already in ancient Greece, rich citizens were walking on sandals with high soles. The reason? They wanted to stand out from the crowd with the platform and thus show their social rank.
Over the centuries, shoes with platforms spread throughout Europe, the Arab world and Asia - in short, halfway around the world. The high sole was intended to protect both the footwear and the wearer's clothes from the dirt of the street. The positive side effect: ladies and gentlemen were also better seen due to the platform. So it's no wonder that the high sole also became increasingly popular with prostitutes - and eventually fell into disrepute.
It wasn't until the wild 1970s that the platform shoe made its comeback, in all shapes, colors, patterns and heel heights. The disco shoes cheated the body height of the wearer a few centimeters larger thanks to the platform heel: the perfect stage for fancy outfits.
In the 90s, platform sneakers finally conquered the dance floors of the club scene. Buffalo Tower, in particular, was the thing. Every raver kid wore the eye-catching trainers, which were also an integral part of numerous music videos. Flashy, loud and edgy - that was the motto of the 90s.
If you're already sweating slightly, don't worry: the current platform sneakers are more understated, elegant and more in line with the spirit of the times. Nevertheless, we love the retro look of the platform kicks, which like the Ugly and Dad Sneaker bring a breath of fresh air to sneaker style.
The platform sole provides maximum comfort and cushions the steps. The height also makes the legs look narrower, with the chunky appearance creating an exciting contrast to light outfits. Whether worn with a chic dress or with casual jeans, the platform sneaker goes well with a wide variety of outfits and occasions.
Hardly any other brand is as well known for its High-Top Sneaker so well known as Converse. So it's no wonder that there are also platform sneakers from the American brand. They combine the classic canvas upper with a bulky midsole and a platform, which provides visual variety.
The special highlight of the Converse Run Star Hike Hi are the color accents, for example, on the grippy outsole or the pull-on loop. Thanks to the high-top, the model looks less clunky on the foot, which makes the kick easy to wear on different occasions. This platform shoe is the optimal choice for every sneakerhead who combines casual outfits and retro designs in his closet.
Whether with patterns, in bright colors or simply in black and white - the classic platform sneaker is an absolute go-to for every trendsetter who loves contrasts and wants to give his outfit that certain something (without having to sacrifice comfort). The Flatform Trainer is presented in different shapes and colorways, according to the motto: Wear the shoe that suits you best!
The classic platform sneaker cuts a fine figure with blue jeans and chinos as well as with a casual summer dress - in the truest sense of the word. The legs look slimmer, the shoes are in focus and give the outfit a casual touch. The adidas Triple Platform Low impress with an extra high platform heel. A must-have for every hypebeast.
Those who are concerned that the platform sneaker looks too clunky on the foot should take a closer look at the flatter flatform models. The Nike Wmns Blazer Low Platform are ideal leather platform sneakers for women with a classic sporty silhouette and a slightly thicker sole. These kicks have real potential to become your new beaters.
When it comes to making a fashion statement, these retros are hardly rivaled by any other shoe. Whether as a slip-on from Puma without laces or as a sandal from Nike - Shoes with platform convince with their versatile look. Here, the chunky platform heel forms a nice contrast to the otherwise rather summery look of the shoe.
The trainers with the high sole can be combined with skirts and dresses as well as with jeans or shorts. Eye-catching colorways and applications on the upper underline the special charm of the platform sneaker, which always offers the wearer maximum comfort - whether in summer or winter.
Platform shoes have been around since ancient Greece: more retro is almost impossible. From comfortable sandals that highlight one's status, to platform soles that protect the wearer from the dirt of the street, to the fancy 90s buffalo of the raver generation - the chunky sole has been through a lot in the course of history.
Today, the platform sneaker serves the comfort of the feet mainly thanks to the high platform heel. In addition, the flatform trainer convinces as a casual eye-catcher, which can be worn both as a Converse High-Top, Nike Sandal or Puma Slip-On.
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