“Platform shoes have a degree of cushioning in the midsole of the shoe, particularly under the ball of the foot,” says podiatrist Nelya Lobkova, DPM, of Step Up Surgical Podiatry in New York City.

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Elton John, pictured in 1973, wearing silver and red platform boots. Detailed with his initials E and J, the shoes are eight inches high and were created by Ken Todd of Kensington Market.

Trending now for fall: chunky, platform shoes in a variety of styles. Whether it's a chunky sandal or loafer or a platform boot or heel, you're going to want to add these styles to your fall wardrobe.

Arguably, though, the biggest moment for platform shoes was the early 1970s, when the elevated footwear became hugely popular across a remarkably diverse set of young people. It bridged both ...

For a more subtle, wearable take on the platform sandal, try these black leather shoes. They have super soft, contoured insoles, with Alexandre Birman ’s signature Clarita bows.