Trendspotting: Sculpted Recessed Platforms on Shoes

The platform shoe never really went out of style since the height of its popularity in the 70s (Get it? “Height” of popularity? Of platform shoes? Okay, nevermind). It was on the feet of many people well into the 80s and even into the early 90s – including mine.

So when platform shoes started coming out this year in fresh, new shapes, I was more than pleased with the new arrival picks. Just by chopping off a bit of the platform and placing them slightly misaligned with the rest of the shoe, who would’ve thought that the outcome would be some really stunning shoes?

Check out the results for yourself on these shoes with sculpted recessed platforms:

Put a spring in your step with these sunshine yellow suede Elizabeth and James Mason heels. $354.00.

These mushroom-colored MAXSTUDIO Randy peep toe pumps are strictly-for-work, but check out the night-out-ready red crocodile color of these shoes too. Now only $151.00.

Now these are shoes to fall in love with. You can wear the chain across your ankles or dangling over the heels as shown. These Rock & Republic Alayna are $302.00.

These Guess Shoes Kudrow pumps come in practically every color. Check out the leopard print and snakeskin print. $95.99.

Satin gets a makeover in the Report Signature Watts heels. The zippers not only acts as ruffles, but also give these shoes an edgy look. $189.99.