Definition: Contrary to popular belief, the heel of a shoe has nothing to do with whether or not the shoe is a platform shoe. Rather it is the part of the sole sitting under the front of the foot that determines whether or not the shoes are platforms.
Platform shoes have thick soles sitting under the front part of the foot. This style comes with a variety of different heel types, including wedge heels, stiletto heels, chunky heels, etc.
While platform soles are often combined with wedge heels, they aren't always. When the two features are combined, they make what is called a "platform wedge."
Platform shoes are currently very popular with women, but in the past, have had great popularity with men as well. Most recently, during the 1970s, when platform shoes adorned the feet of both men and women at discos.
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Platform shoes have thick soles sitting under the front part of the foot. This style comes with a variety of different heel types, including wedge heels, stiletto heels, chunky heels, etc.
While platform soles are often combined with wedge heels, they aren't always. When the two features are combined, they make what is called a "platform wedge."
Platform shoes are currently very popular with women, but in the past, have had great popularity with men as well. Most recently, during the 1970s, when platform shoes adorned the feet of both men and women at discos.
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Also Known As: platforms, platform shoes, platform soles
