From Heels to Sneakers, These Are the 16 Most Comfortable Platform Shoes

I quite literally wrote a love letter to these boots.

Sizes: 5-12

Colors: Black, White, or Red

Platform height: 2 inches

Customer review: “I love the look and the side zipper makes it so easy to get on and off. I wear them all the time!”

Platform white sneakers might be one of my desert island items. They go with absolutely everything.

Sizes: 5-16.5

Colors: Natural White/Gum or White/Black

Platform height: 1.75 inches

Customer review:“The most comfortable shoe I own in my closet. A great purchase worth the money. Perfect fit with the shoe size. The comfort is unmatched like no other.”

I have a lot of personal respect for the sustainable brand Melissa, and one of my fellow editors regularly wears these sweet Mary Janes to work. I admire them every time.

Sizes: 5-10

Colors: Black, Pink, Brown, Blue, or Orange

Platform height: 1.5 inches

Customer review: “These are insanely comfortable! As a librarian, I’m on my feet all day, and these are so cute and actually pleasant to wear.”

Larroudé has been the fashion set’s favorite little secret for years. As of late, though, it’s become a total It brand.

Sizes: 5-13

Colors: Silver, Black, Gold, or Mint Green

Platform height: 1.5 inches

Customer review: “So cute yet so comfy, I’m obsessed with these shoes, I wore them dancing all night long dancing at a wedding and couldn’t believe I could just keep going.”

Who would have thought that Bella Hadid eating pizza in her underwear would be such an advertisement for these chunky booties?

Sizes: 5-12

Colors: 7 options

Platform height: 2 inches

Customer review: “I love everything about them! Stylish Comfort! The sizing is perfect! I would highly recommend!”

I don’t have any experience with Tevas, but after researching this, I’m legitimately placing an order.

Sizes: 5-12

Colors: 31 options

Platform height: 0.5 inch

Customer review: “This is the second pair of these sandals I’ve purchased. The first ones lasted three years through hiking the mountains! Super comfy for someone who stands a lot as well!”

For anyone who’s interested in clogs but not quite sold on them yet, these are an excellent introductory style.

Sizes: 5-11

Colors: Desert Tan, Parchment, or Black

Platform height: ~2.5 inches

Customer review: “I was in shock when I put on these clogs. They stay on your feet, are as comfortable as can be, and look very cool.”

Any working girl knows the importance of a good loafer.

Sizes: 5-12

Colors: Black Patent, Black Leather, or Dark Red

Platform height: 2.36 inches

Customer review: “So fun and classic! Super comfortable! These shoes are all the rage right now, yet still manage to be timeless. I’ll be wearing these for years to come.”

Adidas Sambas have been the shoe of 2023, but don’t neglect the brand’s other hero style: the Gazelle. I can’t get over this flatform version.

Sizes: 4.5-11

Colors: 14 colors

Platform height: N/A

Customer review: “A dream come true! No problems with these. I’m on my feet most of the day, and my feet don’t hurt at the end of the day with these shoes.”

These are on my forever wishlist.

Sizes: 34-42

Colors: Black

Platform height: ~2 inches

Wow. And you thought Birkenstock already had a chokehold on you.

Sizes: 5.5-11

Colors: 12 colors

Platform height: 2.5 inches

Customer review: “When I received them, they were a bit heavy but OMG. They are soooo confortable and cute.”

For the uninitiated, Charles & Keith is an awesome brand for finding on-trend pieces at affordable prices.

Sizes: 5-11

Colors: Sand or Black

Platform height: ~2.5 inches

Bratz doll style is, after all, the epitome of hot girl fashion.

Sizes: 5-11

Colors: Black or Brown

Platform height: 1.75 inches

I might be the only one in favor of this Y2K trend, but I stand by it.

Sizes: 6-10

Colors: Black, White, Pink, or Green

Platform height: 2.25 inches

Customer review: “Comfortable and easy to walk around in. Look amazing with everything.”

The mother of all party shoes.

Sizes: 36-41

Colors: Acid Lime, Fuchsia, Purple, Red, or Coral

Platform height: 2.5 inches

Customer review: “These shoes are everything and more!”

I’m a big fan of Simon Miller and an even bigger fan of trendy clogs.

Sizes: 5-11

Colors: 20 options

Platform height: 3.1 inches

Customer review: “This shoe is FASHION FORWARD and elevates any outfit to the next level. Every time I wear I get 1 million compliments.”