14 Best Platform Heels (Review) In 2022

Sexy styling, a towering heel, a great price and a comfortable ride – our Best Choice ticks all the key boxes when it comes to the perfect platform heel.

For less than $37 you get a pair of lux-looking platform shoes that will turn heads. The hidden platform is surprisingly comfortable and cradles your foot, while its 1.25-inch depth makes the overall 5-inch stiletto heel super manageable. The peep toe is cute, the ankle strap adds a touch of the vamp and the whole shoe exudes an edgy elegance. In a choice of 18 colorways, DREAM PAIRS Swan High Heel Platform Shoes are on-trend comfortable high heels to elevate any occasion.

Now here’s a pair of velveteen platform heels that are totally va-va-voom! With a 5.5-inch heel, a built-in platform that adds a daringly distinctive toe shape and a super-sexy cross over ankle strap, you’ll mean serious party business in these beauties.

On face value, OCHENTA Ankle Strap Platform Heels are seriously high but don’t let that put you off, as the almost two-inch hidden platform brings them down to wearable levels. While perhaps not for every day, these gorgeous platform shoes will vamp up any outfit and make you the high-heeled queen about town. If you are looking for extra comfortbale summer shoes for outdoors, check out our guide to the best walking sandals for women.

Make a statement with Susanny’s awesome-looking lace-up platform boots which have a gorgeously edgy vibe. Worn to style up a cutesy outfit or to rock a party dress, Susanny Autumn Platform Knight Martin Boots are also perfect with casual jeans and Ts. Just touching 5 inches in height, the heel is nicely blocky to give a sense of security underfoot. Add a hidden 1.37-inch platform and you have a pair of platform heels that are comfortable to wear, even for long stretches. These platform heel boots are also made from leather and suede, which is a quality touch for the price. To make them even more comfortable, be sure to pick your favorite heel inserts from our list.

Classy and stylish, these platform pumps from the JS range are a delight – to look at and to wear. As a mid-price range high heel, you’ll get a lot of wear out of the Waleo Platform, from a business lunch to a black-tie dinner.

The comfort factor comes from the quality leather upper and the nice height ratio between the heel and the hidden platform, giving you the right angle for your hardworking feet. And the looks are that of much more expensive designer platform shoes, which just adds to the total enjoyment you’ll get when slipping on these gorgeous heels. Available in two colorways, we particularly like the versatility of the classic nude. For more stylish ladies shoes like this, check out our guide to the best boat shoes for women.

Chinese Laundry Teaser Platform Dress Sandal are gorgeous summer platform heels that are the perfect shoe-in for the prom or party season. And, if you like your heels seriously high, then you’re not going to be disappointed!

At a towering 5.75 inches, these strappy platform heels are made easier to manage, thanks to the built-in front platform that comes in at 2 inches, giving your whole foot a solid base and a feeling of balance as you walk. The Teaser will add some real sass to that prom dress. Not the cheapest of platform shoes but you do get a quality pair for your money and, in a choice of four neutral shades, these are high heels you will always find something to wear with. For more great summer shoes, check out our guide to the best flip flops for women.

If you still like a bit of high heel action when it comes to your summer day time look, then check out the Seany2. With its integrated platform and heel, set off by the synthetic leather strap cage upper, these platform heels are totally riviera cool.

Thanks to the chunky styling, these platform shoes are also deceptively high, coming in at 4.5 inches while giving you the comfort feel of a lower heel. Wear the Seany2 to summer up a casual outfit or to add easy-to-wear height to a summer dress or party outfit. In a choice of two colors – grey and honey-suede – these are well-priced shoes you’ll get plenty of day and night wear from. Our guide to the best slippers for women feature some comfortable footwear for home.

We all need a black pair of platform heels, just ready and waiting in the closet, and these chunky heels from IDIFU are a contender for the job.

Whether to wear with skinny jeans, a floaty dress or something more formal, IDIFU Sabrina Party Sandals could well become your high heels go-to. With a synthetic upper, ankle strap and buckle and a rubber sole, you get a hardwearing pair of platform shoes that give you a 5-inch chunky heel lift. Add in a well-sized platform to balance the load and these are not only stylish to look at, but also comfortable to wear.  And for the less than $40 price and a choice of over 16 colorways, you could cover all your outfit options and get a couple of pairs! Be sure to check out our reviews of the best slides for women for more stylish and comfy footwear.

If you like your platform heels firmly on the chunky side, then these velveteen wedge shoes for women are going to tick your box. With the ankle strap and open toe, the cute scale is already tipped with these lovelies from Camssoo. And with a choice of eight gorgeous jewel colors as well as a versatile light beige, you’ll be looking for outfits to wear Block Heeled Wedge Platform Sandals with!

The heel height is also deceptive, thanks to the wedge-like design, coming in at 4 inches, giving you the elevation you need to work a party outfit. These are platform heels that can be worn night and day, making them super versatile as well as super cute!

For an everyday platform shoe that can step up when you need to dress up, these chunky heels fit the bill. The classic sandal strap design is really pretty, and the shoe is lightweight enough for all-summer wear. They will add a little bit of platform glamor to a lunch date or keep you walking tall and comfortable on a party night.

Made from faux nubuck and available in a wearable choice of colors, the quality and just over $30 price easily make the Bamboo chunky heel our best platform heels review’s Best Value shoe. Check out our buying guide for best pole dance shoes.

Our premium pick is these laid-back platform shoes from Michael Kors that will add beach glamor to your outfit. The design has a 70s feel, with its retro cork platform heel and slip-on strap to keep you secure. There’s an eye-catching double layer to the full foot wedge which creates the illusion of a sandal that’s lower than it is. The platform height is a decent 2 ¾ inches, which works really well with a pair of wide pants or a maxi dress. And the charm detail to the foot strap adds a nice bit of designer glitz. Wear Michael Kors Warren Platform Sandals during for a beach-side lunch or with your jeans for a glam-casual day out. For some sports summer footwear, be sure to check out our reviews of the best running sandals.

Balancing delicate nude satin with a full-on chunk of a platform high heel, these beauties from Nine West will add a sassy twist to your party or prom outfit.

With 4.75-inch heels, the design makes Nine West Carnation Satin Heeled Sandal surprisingly wearable. The fabric upper is soft enough for a comfort fit, but with enough support where you need it, while the easy buckle ankle strap keeps your foot in place. The 1.5-inch platform is curved to the front to allow a natural movement when you walk, and the sheer chunk of the heel is reassuring. Glamorous, but not too in your face, these are a classy pair of platform heels you will love to have in your shoe storage for many occasions.

If you love your boots but want to take them to the next height level, then check out these 6.3-inch heeled booties from Onlymaker. These really are beautiful to look at and what we really like is that once you know how to walk in them, they are pretty gorgeous to wear. The sky-high heel is made easier to manage, thanks to the 1.8-inch hidden platform which gives a nice balance to the boot.

Made from a suede-effect black fabric, you can also choose from a host of hot colors, as well as shiny leather and a range of embelishments – something for everyone with these beauties. Team with tight skinny jeans or add a tough edge to a feminine dress or long floaty skirt, there’s no end of ways to style these must-have Onlymaker platform boots. For more amazing boots for women, check out our guide to the best wide calf boots.

Rock up any outfit with these suede-look lace ups. The chunky, almost cowboy boot style heel is a nice 4-inch height, while the 1-inch platform brings balance to make these easy to wear and walk in.

Made from animal-free man-made fabric that is vegan-friendly and also durable, Cambridge Select Chunky Stacked Heel Ankle Booties are great value, everyday platform shoes. Plus, they come in a super-impressive range of 18 colors, from eye-popping red to elegant dusky pink. Wear with jeans or chunky tights and a short skirt for a cute daytime look or add to an evening outfit for some extra edge.

We finish our best platform heels review with a sassy little number – combining a 4.5-inch heel with the classic T-bar upper. The result is a gorgeous shoe you could wear to the office but will then easily take you from boardroom to a fun girl’s night on the town.

The design of these Bansi platform heels from Jessica Simpson is a delight and with the leather upper, they are a quality, durable pair to boot.  And they effortlessly combine comfort with sexiness – and who wouldn’t want some of that! Choose from the super-feminine floral fabrics or the harder-edged patent leather colors. Or get one of each and you’ll have a small collection of gorgeous platform shoes that will stand you in good stead when the party is on. If you are looking for some extra comfort at the office, be sure to check out our guide to the best comfortable flats for work.