# Curvaceous Sky-High Heels The Alleviate Platform by Jeffrey Campbell is Definitely a Showstopper By Nicole Ballantyne-Choo | Published 2013-08-20 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/alleviate-platform References: [nastygal](http://www.nastygal.com/whats-new/alleviate-platform) While these sandals are known as the alleviate platform, their 7-inch heel height may invoke pain for those who aren't used to walking in high pumps. Jeffrey Campbell is known for designing shoes that are absolutely breath-taking, and these are no exception -- you'll just need to practice walking in these before wearing them in public. If the [high heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection) plus the 3.5-inch platform don't intimidate you, the shoes present one more challenge -- they're curved. Not only are your heels balancing on an arch, your toes sit on an interesting, uneven platform. These sleek [black and white pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tkees-x-jcrew) embody a very chic look, as they have cute black laces and an ankle strap, making the front view look like sweet ballerina shoes. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 69% | Activity: 53% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 10% men, 90% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Sky-high Heels:** Innovative new designs for high-heeled shoes that incorporate comfort and style simultaneously - **Uneven Platform Shoes:** The emergence of shoes that incorporate uneven platforms for a unique walking experience - **Ankle Strap Shoes:** The popularity of shoes that feature ankle straps as a functional and fashionable addition ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fashion:** Fashion designers can explore new frontiers by creating sky-high heels that are both stylish and comfortable - **Footwear:** Footwear manufacturers can embrace the trend of incorporating uneven platforms into their shoe designs to offer something new for consumers - **Retail:** Retailers can capitalize on the trend of ankle strap shoes by stocking and promoting them as must-have fashion items ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dynamic Ultra-High Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platform-sneaker-1.md) - [Comfort-Forward High Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vida-collection.md) - [Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/stessy.md) - [Unique Platform-Style Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/platformstyle-sandals.md) - [Comfortable Hybrid Heels](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sneex.md) - [Balletcore Heeled Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sandy-liang-1.md) - [Sophisticated Nude Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nudes-capsule.md) - [Comfort-Forward Heel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vicki-collection.md) - [Virtual Heel Try-Ons](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heel-try-on.md)