Creeper platform shoes may be relics, but they are super-comfortable and trendy right now. The right pair can provide height and high fashion, but the wrong pair could cause a horrible fall. The good news is that almost every designer from Nicholas Kirkwood to Charlotte Olympia has now started platform shoe ranges that are super-comfortable and trendy. The trick is finding a fun but comfortable pair that can transition from day to night in a jiffy.
So here are a few tips to help you out.
Heel shape: Creeper platform shoes will vary from a full to a block heel. You can choose from leather, pump toe appearance, ankle strappers, espadrilles, leather, etc. to suit your outfit and the occasion. You will also find boots and sandals in wedge designs that are trendy and comfortable. Chunky heels look better on chunky ankles while slimmer heels look better on toned feet. Cone heels are good as they provide an upside-down triangle appearance. The heel-less platform is also a hot trend at present. Popularized by Lady Gaga, the heel-less platform has a single sole that joins the heel and the toe into a single platform.
Heel height: The enlarged sole and heel provides support to the ball of your feet. Ideally, a heel of one to one and a half inch is perfect for daily wear. Of course, you do get heels that are higher than that, but these can be worn for special occasions. You will find heels that range from 3″ to 5″ as well. Ideally, the lower the heel, the more casual the appearance while the higher the heel, the trendier they appear. As a rule of thumb, use 1″ -2″ inches for casual wear, 2″ — 3″ for office wear and 3″ to 4″ for evening looks.
Pitch: The pitch of a shoe is the angle at which the shoe bed will fall. Too steep and you will walk with a tilt forward. Ideally a low arch with a moderate heel results in a comfortable shoe.
Embellishment or no: Keep embellishments to a minimum as they tend to draw attention away from your ensemble. Thin ankle straps or chain straps are ideal to create the illusion of length. Avoid bells, colors, and large designs as they tend to make your foot look bigger. At present, leopard prints, suede, vegan leather, silver and gold tones, and soft pastels are “in.”
Irrespective of design, make sure you care for your wedges correctly.
