Shoes are the piece that make or break any look, but with a pair of dynamic platforms, you're sure to look good no matter what.
Tracking back to the delightful disco days of the 70s, platform shoes have been adding a little quirk and style to outfits for years. These high-rising pumps are bound to elevate anyone up the style scale -- and quite literally. Platforms add edge and a certain playfulness to any look that once looked too drab to be seen in public in. From rainbow-covered heels to transparent prop filled pieces, these funky pieces of footwear are sure to have you reaching for the sky and rejoicing in the name of great style.
Dynamic platforms transform you from boring and plain to out of sight and dynamite.
34 Playfully Peculiar Platforms
Add A Little Zest To Your Waredrob With These Dynamic Platforms:
Malika Renee Butss — Jan 15, 2014 — Fashion
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Levitating Shoes
These Clear Platform Creepers from Y.R.U Make it Look Like You're Hovering
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Gravity-Testing Cage Platforms
These Dolce and Gabbana Sandals are Embellished with Tiny Roses
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Barbie Head-Filled Footwear
Doll Up This Halloween with These Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
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New Media-Inspired Footwear
The Spring/Summer 2014 Y3 Adidas Shoes Are More Artful Than Sporty
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Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
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Clashing Print Platforms
The Jeffery Campbell Summer 2012 Collection is Dizzyingly High
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Glittery Flamboyant Footwear
The Lazy Oaf x Kickers Shoe Collection is Limited Edition
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Stained Loafer Platforms
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 Collection Amps Up Height
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Deceiving Wedged High Heels
The Jeffrey Campbell Teramo Sneakers Feature a Hidden Platform
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Heel-Flaunting Footwear
The Patrick Cox Collection for GEOX S/S ‘13 Elaborately Accents Heel
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Knock-Off Tributes
The LF McQueen 'Tribute' Armadillo Shoe Reminisces the Late Designer
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Rainbow Raver Footwear
The Chariot Platform by Y.R.U. is Colorfully Iridescent
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Hand-Pleated Platforms
Minimarket Designs Creative Wedges Perfect for the Warm Weather
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Get Your Groove On with These Unusual Fish Tank Platform Shoes
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Baroque Sneaker Couture
This K.T.Z Trainer Shoe Features a Hand-Carved Wooden Sole
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Woven Multicolor Sneakers
The Nike 'Roshe Run' Woven Rainbow Kicks are Fun for a Run
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Edgy Farmer-Approved Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell Animal Print Big Lita Platform Boots Are Daring
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Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
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Opalescent Rainbow Shoes
These Platform Shoes From Y.R.U are Certainly Colorful
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Pretty Plexiglass Shoes
These Stylish Designs from Minna Parikka Feature See-Through Heels
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Androgynous Foam Platform Boots
The Givenchy Vegetable Tanned Leather Boots are Foamtastic
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Handmade Floral Footwear
The Buttero 'Tanino' Floral Blue Sneakers Are Two-Toned
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Metallic Platform Sneakers
The Izzue Collection x Jeffrey Cambell Creates Modern Sneakers
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Witchy Velvet Platforms
The Hellbound Heel by UNIF Revives Spooky Retro Styling
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Glitter-Filled Pumps
'The Icy Star Platform Shoe' by Jeffrey Campbell is Ready to Party
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Sky-High Hovering Heels
The Huvr Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell Defy Odds and Gravity
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Lavish Platform Skate Shoes
These Platform Vans are Fresh, Funky and Fashion-Forward
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Dotted Rain Boots
The Gourmet 21 TX Boots Are Spotted and Versatile
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Soaring Rainbow Footwear
These Creep Up Flashing Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Kooky
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Wooden Block Shoes
The Pernilla Collection by Cat Potter is Inspired by the Art of Ricky Swallow
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Leopard-Print Platform Shoes
The Gourmet L'Otto Leopard Takes You Back to the Disco Jungle
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Wooden Block Wedges
Fendi Sandal Platforms Adds Some Retro-Styled Height
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Glittery Botanic Wedges
The Prada Sequin Platforms are Bedazzled to the Max
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Furry-Toed Boots
Mucy Boots by Paraboots Have Fur Detailing
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Artistic Custom Shoes
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Beer-Inspired Kicks
The Mark McNairy and Heineken Collaboration Has Created Great Shoes
Beehive High Heels
The Honey Natasha Shoe Has the Fashion World Buzzing
Fish Tank Jewelry
The Miniature Fingertip Aquarium Holds Tiny Sea Life
Striking Icicle Stilettos
The Ice Queen Shoe is Fit for a Cold and Hard Woman
Dancing Queen Diva Heels
The Isidora by Jeffrey Campbell Shoes Are Straight Out of the 70s
Modern Minimalist Sneakers
These Rick Owens and Adidas Collaborative Sneakers are Modern & Fresh
Eccentrically Constructed Sneakers
The giuliano Fujiwara SS14 Collection are Subtly Experimental
Radiant Tribal Sneakers
The Reebok x Keith Haring Foundation Footwear Raises Awareness
Woven Dunks
The Nike Dunk Woven Spring 2013s are Ready for a Picnic
Barbie Head-Filled Footwear
Doll Up This Halloween with These Jeffrey Campbell Shoes
Bohemian Nordic Sneakers
The 'CA Hiker 106 Era' Hi-Top VANS Sneakers Feature a Nordic Design
New Media-Inspired Footwear
The Spring/Summer 2014 Y3 Adidas Shoes Are More Artful Than Sporty
Animated Feline Footwear
The Randa x Hello Kitty Heels Are Adorable Ways to Dress Up Your Feet
Equine Zodiac Kicks
NIKE's Year of the Horse Shoes Celebrate the 2014 Chinese New Year
Invisible Combat Boots
The Jeffrey Campbell Combat Boots are Seemingly Non-Existent
Stylishly Functional Skate Shoes
These New Converse Skateboarding Shoes Are Stylishly Functional
Structural Material-Made Shoes
Iva Minkova's Shoes are Designed for a Modern Cinderella
Inside-Out Street Shoes
Elisa Van Joolen's Inverted Kicks Show an Unseen Side of Shoes
Floral Skater Shoes
The Supreme x Vans SS13 Collection is Inspired by a New Order Album Artwork
DIY Chic Footwear Accessories
The DIY Boot Stuffers Fashionably Stop Your Shoes From Falling Over
Film Strip Footwear
The Charlotte Olympia Pre-Fall 2013 Collection is Inspired by Hollywood
Classy Skater Kicks
The Adidas Busenitz ADV Skate Shoe Is Fancy and Skate-Ready
Stained Loafer Platforms
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 Collection Amps Up Height
Heel-Flaunting Footwear
The Patrick Cox Collection for GEOX S/S ‘13 Elaborately Accents Heel
Slow Fashion Shoes
Po-Zu is an Ecological Company Offering Boots and Sandals
Martini-Embossed Footwear
These Stubbs & Wootton Velvet Slippers Feature Flirty Cocktails
Stone-Inspired Designer Kicks
Balenciaga's Marble Sneakers Boasts an Organic Vein Print
Fierce Animalistic High Heels
The Charlotte Olympia She Wolf Pumps Feature Hungry Wolves
Wacky Bunny Faced Wedges
These Bunny Wedges are a High-Heeled Take on Classic Bunny Slippers
Punchy Floral Sneakers
The Liberty x Nike Air Max 90 Floral Print Sneakers Are Vibrant
Exotic DIY Shoe Accents
Add Animal Print to Any Pair of Sneakers with This Simple DIY Guide
Lightweight Leaping Shoes
The Kobe Bryant Sneakers Slither Like a Snake
Hidden Wedge Sneakers
The Nike Sky Hi Wedge Shoes Give You an Extra Boost
Rabbit-Replaced Heels
The 'Thumper' Irregular Choice Shoes Sport Unusual Heels
Geometrically Spiked Dress Shoes
The Louboutin Dandy Pik Pik Veau Velours Have a Punk Attitude
Furry Animalistic Footwear
The P.A.M x Diemme Spring 2013 Preview is Textured
Color-Coded Heels
The Pumptone Pumps Take Color-Block Shoes to a New Intensity
Retro Cigarette-Packaged Kicks
Jason Ruff Repurposes Cigarette Packaging for his Sneaker Art
80s-Inspired Graphic Sneakers
Melody Ehsani’s Love Shoe Will Turn Heads
Stained Sneaker Collaborations
The Nike Liberty of London Collaboration is Rugged
Toy Soldier Stilettos
The GI Jane Shoe Represents the Desirable Daughter of a Colonel
Critter-Faced Footwear
The Animal Mary Jane Shoes Feature Adorable Creatures
Adorned Zippered Kicks
The Side Zip High-Top Sneaker by Marc Jacobs is Classically Designed
Electrifying Footwear Accessories
The Red Lightning Bolt Shwings Personalize Shoes
Perforated Petal Platforms
These Lita Daisy Boots by Jeffrey Campbell Dress Up T-Shirts and Jeans
Comic Book Wedges
These Archie Comic Heels Will Make You Feel Like Betty or Veronica
Comic-Inspired Accessories
The Archie x Charlotte Olympia Collection Channels Betty and Veronica
Light-Up Platform Shoes
These Platform Shoe Designs Will Make You the Envy of Every Girl
Ergonomically Stylish Summer Shoes
The Pluggz Men and Women's Summer Shoes Are Comfortably Chic
8-Bit Winged Kicks
The Adidas JS Wings 2.0 Sneakers are Pixelated
Stealthy Strapped Shoes
Nike's Strapped Sneakers are So Slick They Need to be Strapped Down
Baroque Sneaker Couture
This K.T.Z Trainer Shoe Features a Hand-Carved Wooden Sole
Designer Ceramic Wedges
Laura Papp's Porcelain Heels are Lightweight and Surprisingly Stylish
Kaleidoscopic Crystal Heels
These Miista Tara Shoes Feature an Artfully Vibrant Design
Playfully Vibrant Heels
The Nicholas Kirkwood 2013 Collection Makes a Bold Statement
Posh Tropical Footwear
The Nicholas Kirkwood Summer 2013 Collection is Fanciful and Ladylike
Woven Multicolor Sneakers
The Nike 'Roshe Run' Woven Rainbow Kicks are Fun for a Run
Baseball Seam Sneakers
The Nike Footscape Woven Chukka Knit Look Exactly Like Baseballs
Edgy Farmer-Approved Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell Animal Print Big Lita Platform Boots Are Daring
Velour Studded Loafers
The Christian Louboutin Rollerboy Spike Loafers Convey an Edgy Chic Quality
Exotic Textured Footwear
The Christian Louboutin 'Louis Flat Python Crystal' Sneakers are Comfy
Sporty Moccasin Shoe Hybrids
The Nike Solarsoft Moccassin Woven Shoe is the Ultimate in Comfort
Detachable Boot Tongues
The Eastland Belfast USA Removable Kiltie Shoe is Versatile
Glitzy Holiday Footwear
Stylish Gals Get Into the Holidays With Charlotte Olympia 2012 Col
Cork-Patterned Kicks
The '35 Lite Cork LX' Sneakers from 'Gourmet' Sport a Distinct Design
DIY Star-Accented Heels
This Crafty DIY Activity Turns an Ordinary Sandal into a Star-Studded Shoe
Deadly High Heels
The Cigarette Shoes are Smoking Hot
Witchy Velvet Platforms
The Hellbound Heel by UNIF Revives Spooky Retro Styling
Deity Tiled Kicks
These ‘Bol$hie’ Boots Take a Different Spin on Religious Fashion
Festive Sneaker Collabs
Adidas' Christmas in Hollis Run-D.M.C Sneakers Are Just Festive Enough
Belted Biker Platforms
The Jeffrey Campbell Silver Belted Lita is Fiercely Feminine
Glitter-Filled Pumps
'The Icy Star Platform Shoe' by Jeffrey Campbell is Ready to Party
Wildlife-Inspired Pumps
The Bear Necessities Shoe by Charlotte Olympia is Fierce
90s Sitcom-Inspired Shoes
The Air Jordan 28 SE ‘Bel Air’ is An Ode to the Show We Know
Money-Themed Sneakers
The 'Adidas x Jeremy Scott JS Wings 2.0' Sport a Money Printed Theme
Colorful Cork Footwear
The Jeffrey Campbell Nico Platform Features a Sole Made of Cork
Holiday-Appropriate Pumps
These Charlotte Olympia Christmas Shoes are Perfect for Festivities
Sky-High Hovering Heels
The Huvr Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell Defy Odds and Gravity
Iconic Film Scene-Printed Shoes
This Supreme Vans Collaboration is Inspired by Bruce Lee
Shattered Glass-Covered Footwear
The Bad Luck Mirror Wedge Will Make You the Star of the Show
Snazzy Shoe Sculptures
These Shoe Sculptures are Made From Cigarette Packs and Other Waste
Smartphone-Totting Wedges
The 'iPhone Mashup Shoe' by Alan Nyguyen Has a Cleverly Attached Holster
Tan-Panelled Tangerine Boots
The Fred Perry Driscoll Boots Meld Classic Style With Ubran Aesthetic
Dotted Rain Boots
The Gourmet 21 TX Boots Are Spotted and Versatile
Non-Profit Celebrity Sneakers
The Kate Moss Adidas Sneakers are Released for Non-Profit Earnings
Golden Cork Champagne Pumps
Charlotte Olympia Designs a Glamorous Collection for Veuve Clicquot
Jacquard Print Kicks
Barbara Bui Sneakers Make a Splash
Festive Confetti Footwear
These Icy Low Platforms by Jeffrey Campbell are Chic and Sky-High
Ombre-Heeled Platforms
The Vapor by UNIF Pumps Will Give Wearers Extraordinary Height
Suede Paneled Sneakers
The Valentino 2013 S/S Sneaker Collection is a Textured Dream
Flowing Remixed Sneakers
The Adidas 'Super Position Sneakers' Put a Tassled Spin on a Classic Shoe
Vibrant Lightweight Kicks
The Nike 'Flyknit Lunar1+' Sneaker Collection is Cushioned
Glamorous 1940s Star Pumps
The Charlotte Olympia Leading Lady Heels Feature Rita Hayworth
Bedazzled Psychedelic Platforms
Give Yourself Some Serious Height with the Alba Lola Pumps
Fabulous Floral Sneakers
The Nike Roshe Run GPX ‘Floral Pack’ Brings Some Beauty to Ru
Marathon Memorial Sneakers
The Consortium Boston Super OG Shoes Honor the Boston Runners
Wooden Block Shoes
The Pernilla Collection by Cat Potter is Inspired by the Art of Ricky Swallow
Gentlemenly Leather Wingtips
The Cole Haan Soho Exclusive Shoes are Tastefully Classic
Lifelike Luxury Item Drawings
Artist Cj Hendry Captures Her Obsession with Fashion Objects
Palm Tree-Clad Sneakers
The Vans Vault 2013 Spring TH Reverie Kicks Go Tropical
Acorn-Embroidered Curved Heels
The Alexander McQueen Suede Wedges Add Beauty
Tricolor Chained Footwear
The Raf Simons Holographic Sneakers are Futuristic
Flouncy Tulle Platforms
The Nicholas Kirkwood Ruffle Pumps are Conservative Yet Fun
Upscale Tie-Dye Sneakers
The Del Toro 2013 Spring Alto Chukkas are Bright Beauties
Hedgehog Auto Advertising
Volkswagen Uses a Hedgehog to Advertise its Park Assist Feature
Savage Safari Sneakers
The Bernard Wilhelm x Camper Sneaker Collection is Wild
Glowing Light-Up Sandals
The Glow-in-the-Dark Heels by Alexander Wang Brighten Dark Spaces
Spooky Christmas Movie Pumps
Get Ready for the Holidays with the Nightmare Before Christmas Heels
Evil Character Collage Pumps
Disney Villain Heels are for Fierce, Headstrong Ladies