By: Ask Bill
Submitted: 2009-11-10 21:57:05 | Word Count: 503
Platform shoe are shoes having a thick platform midsole giving a bulky appearance. Platform shoes gained popularity form the 60's through the 70' during the Pop and Disco period with their popularity gradually waning away. The platform is traditionally made from cork, wood, plastic and rubber. Platforms are available in a variety of shoe styles like pumps and sneakers being some of them. For the latest trends in platform shoes read on.
Checkers Women's Wedge Platform Shoe Brown from Volatile features a classic loafer construction with suede leather upper having cheeked design on the vamp. The shoe has stitched detailing and overlaying design with fabric trimmed edges for a neat and smart look. This platform loafer has a lightly flared tongue and an easy slip-on construction. It has a smooth leather lining and padded insole for comfort. This platform loafer has a high wedge heel and thick platform and features a rubber outsole with traction.
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Cole Haan features a stunning and versatile collection of trendy platform shoes. The Air Caprice Shearling Boot has a sophisticated and striking design in a stylish boot construction. It has a combination leather suede and fabric upper. Its shaft features a stylish cross over leather strap design with metal hardware and soft fleece trimming. This platform shoe has a patent leather wedge heel and platform and a soft fleece cushioned lining for warm feet. It features Nike Air Technology in its midsole for shock-absorption and superior comfort and has a pliable and durable outsole.
For eye-catching platforms in bold designs check out the Apple Bottoms collection. The Paris Platform Stiletto from Apple Bottoms has a glamorous and sleek design in a striking peep toe sandal construction. It has a leather upper with a pretty script logo design and features a chic t-strap in a scale down center design. This shoe has a dainty adjustable ankle strap for custom fit and a smooth inner lining with soft padded insole. This platform shoe has a thick wooden platform and stacked heel with high arch.
Women's Dottie LA420 is a stylish and trendy platform shoe from Leg Avenue. It has a gleaming patent leather upper in an elegant Mary Jane Pump construction. It is decorated with a pretty scalloped edge and chic bow on the vamp. It has dual adjustable straps at the vamp for a custom fit. This platform shoe has a smooth inner lining and cushioned insole for comfort. It has a 1inch platform and 4inch heel and a flat leather outsole.
Women's Crush from Rocket Dog has a casual and laid back appeal. It has a tough fabric upper in a stylish flip-flop construction with one and a half foam padded midsole for comfort. This platform shoe has thick broad braided fabric tong straps with a post for foot balance. It has a flat rubber sole with waved traction and a three inch wedge heel.
Get your pair of stylish and trendy platform shoes and experience a whole new walking experience.
