The Most Comfortable Platform Sneakers to Elevate Your Style This Season

Maybe you already own a pair Gazelles, but are they platform? I didn’t think so. These shoes truly live up to their fame, giving support and style in spades.

Colors: 22 options

Sizes: 5-11

Material: Suede, rubber

I really appreciate Veja’s consistent efforts towards a transparent and sustainable future. In Portuguese, “Veja” translates to “look,” encouraging its consumers to look deeper than the surface level of the brands they shop from.

Colors: White & Khaki

Sizes: 35-41

Material: Organic cotton, recycled poly, suede

Customer review: “So stylish and comfortable. They look good with everything.”

Autry sets the stage for a perfect platform with this ’80s-inspired pair. With a 1.9-inch boost, these padded sneakers are just as comfy as they look.

Colors: 6 options

Sizes: US 5-12

Material: Leather, textile, rubber

The key to elevating a casual outfit is reaching for a neutral yet luxe sneaker. So, treat yourself to this leather pair from Max Mara, the epitome of chic.

Colors: Avena

Sizes: US 5-12

Material: Leather, fabric

No, your eyes aren’t playing tricks on you. If you’re looking for a classic style with a little extra edge, the search is over. Grab a few colors of these Chuck Taylors to keep in your closet forever—literally.

Colors: Fresh Brew, Egret/Black, Oops! Pink

Sizes: 5-10

Material: Canvas, rubber

Customer review: “These fit true to size and are a great chocolate brown color. The platform is perfect, too, not too high and bulky. GREAT buy!!!”

ELLE’s associate fashion commerce editor, Meg Donohue, says these are her current go-to. With hundreds of positive reviews affirming stability and support, I would say that Reebok (and Meg) cracked the code to comfortability.

Colors: 22 Colors

Sizes: 5-11

Material: Rubber

Customer review: “Comfy. Fits with almost every outfıt.”

At the crossroads of playful and functional, you’ll find Gola. The color combinations caught my eye, but the feel of these shoes made me swipe my card.

Colors: White/Moonlight/Lavender/Gum, Black/White/Chalk/Pink/Gum

Sizes: 5-11

Material: Rubber

Switch up your tennis shoe rotation from the popular 530s and 527s for the chunky 574 from New Balance. I bought these in hopes that they would ease my commute, and I’m pleasantly satisfied with the results.

Colors: Shadow, White, Reflect

Sizes: US 6-10

Material: Leather, EVA, rubber

Customer review: “I have the OG 574s and wear them daily, so it only made sense that I get the platform ones! They arrived today, and I’m totally obsessed.”

Claire Stern, ELLE’s digital director, loves these, so you should, too. Jokes aside, these hand-stitched Chloé sneakers are a fun take on the platform and complement almost any outfit.

Colors: 8 options

Sizes: 5-12

Material: Recycled polyester, yarn

Customer review: “I spent two weeks in Europe and wore these shoes every single day. Walked miles and up stairs all day and never got foot pains. If you’re debating whether to get these shoes…get them. I NEVER write reviews, but I had to get on here and preach about these shoes!!”

Once you wear Frankie4, you won’t want to wear anything else. The Aussie brand was developed by podiatrists, which means it was designed with the latest innovative footwear technology. In my opinion, it is also a great option for the office. This brand is a big favorite for Donohue.

Colors: Silver, White

Sizes: 6-13

Material: Leather, recycled foam, recycled cotton

Customer review: “Love, love, love everything about these shoes. Comfortable, stylish, and orthotics friendly!”