When thinking of the chunky shoe trend, (easily one of fashion’s most recent and most polarizing fads), you may quickly picture a pair with soles as thick and fluffy as pancakes or as spiky and fireproof as truck tires. In other words, platform shoes. These stompers cover a broad range of footwear types: If it has supersized soles and generous elevation, it can be considered a platform shoe. Below, we’ve curated a list of such steppers for you to browse. Call it a buffet of platform samplers, if you will.
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15 Pairs of Chunky Platform Shoes to Cop ASAP:
Platform Flip Flops
Once you lock your eyes on this marshmallow pair from The Attico, you’ll want to cop it. Pair this with all your bike shorts OOTDs to add spice to their casual vibe.
Selene Patent-Leather Platform Flip-Flops, L470, (approximately P32,461), THE ATTICO, net-a-porter.com
Platform Brogues
In the brogues division, we have this toothy, dinosaur-looking pair you’ll immediately recognize as a Stella McCartney. The three tiers hold all your fave neutral shades, and are reminiscent of tiramisu as well. Instant love.
Elyse corduroy platform brogues, £595, (approximately P40,980), STELLA MCCARTNEY, net-a-porter.com
Platform Loafers
First up in this category is this monsterrific loafer-boot by— yup, you guessed it!—Balenciaga. (Cue the Transformers OST). This is a mean shoe you’ll want to pair with anything in denim and leather.
Bulldozer leather platform loafers, £750, (approximately P51,656), BALENCIAGA, net-a-porter.com
Another hard-to-resist offering from Balenciaga: The croc-effect platform with its slanted silhouette.
Croc-effect leather collapsible-heel platform loafers, £725, (approximately P49,934), BALENCIAGA, net-a-porter.com
Platform Sandals
Since platform sandals are inherently campy, why not jump the fence and get fully onboard? Reference the noughties with this too-good-to-be-true Miu Miu pair that’ll go with all the OOTDs you put on your Barbie dolls. This is perfect for those who believe in the low-rise jean.
Denim platform sandals, £700, (approximately P48,212), MIU MIU, net-a-porter.com
How about a more slender, yet equally impactful sandal? This Ganni pair yields more to the minimalist, pastel-loving streetwear agenda. Wear it with head-to-toe white.
Recycled Rubber Sandals, £175, (approximately P12,053), GANNI, net-a-porter.com
If you’re looking for a delectable novelty piece for your resortwear-meets-urban chic style, head on over to Cult Gaia. Their tri-toned Pillow Fifi sandal is a lot of things at once, but then the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. And this whole thing is just so cute.
Pillow Fifi Sandal, P26,000, CULT GAIA, cultgaia.com
Platform Sneakers
This Prada sneaker puts a whole new spin on the quip about stepping on Legos. The playful notched sole serves just the right amount of chunkiness. It was inspired by tire tracks, while the rest of the shoe is cut from classic canvas.
Wheel logo-detailed canvas platform sneakers, £580, (approximately P39,947), PRADA, net-a-porter.com
Allow this subtle yet impactful Jil Sander pair to give your outfit a boost, both in terms of visuals and height. The buttery yellow shade is sure to warm up all your neutral OOTDs.
Low-top platform sneakers, $637, (approximately P32,217), JIL SANDER, farfetch.com
Platform Mules
When you think of Bottega Veneta mules, your mind might land on the chic square toe Stretch sandal. As it turns out, the brand offers a wildly different mule, too—the Flash, a gummy pair with a jagged sole. It comes in differently-colored soles, many of which are reminiscent of the Powerpuff girls.
Flash Leather Mules, £715, (approximately P49,245), BOTTEGA VENETA, net-a-porter.com
Since Bottega Veneta items do not showcase logos of any kind, the Intrecciato weave is the telltale feature to look out for. The BV Bold mule is a maximally textured pair you’ll love to wear with monochromatic ensembles.
BV Bold Mules, $1840, (approximately P93,060), BOTTEGA VENETA, farfetch.com
Platform Espadrilles
Speaking of weaves, here’s an architecturally sound platform espadrille from Miu Miu, the perfect dash of boho to team with flared denim jeans, a white maxi dress, and anything else you’d wear to a garden wedding.
Woven leather espadrille wedge sandals, £675, (approximately P46,490), MIU MIU, net-a-porter.com
Platform Clog
Another of-the-moment shoe is the solid clog. Here, it gets a refresh by way of an oddball cutout embellished with a cotton strap. This is a youthfully feminine statement piece that doesn’t try too hard.
Anna Platform, P23,400, CULT GAIA, cultgaia.com
Platform Boots
The innate kitsch is part of what makes mammoth platform shoes so endearing. This bubblegum pair by Area captures that spirit well. Cut from calf leather, the tall boot features elastic panels and a cute almond toe.
Platform leather ankle-boots, $846, (approximately P42,787), AREA, farfetch.com
A behemoth boot might not be the first thing you’d associate with the British designer Molly Goddard, but then it is a bold accessory to pair with her dreamy tulle numbers. This pair is fresh off her Autumn-Winter 2021 runway, and features a sole made of out recycled materials.
Corinthia 90mm Platform Boots, $829, (approximately P41,927), MOLLY GODDARD, farfetch.com
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