Platform Sandals appear to be the “It” Shoe for Spring

There are few wardrobe swaps more satisfying than the winter-to-spring footwear transition. After months of closed-toe shoes, we eagerly welcome sandals back into our rotation — and this year, there’s one familiar silhouette that’s coming for our soles.

Data from Klarna suggests that shoppers are embracing height for spring: On the fintech shopping platform, searches for “platform sandals” have increased by 69% over the last six months.

This echoes trends we’ve seen on the runway for a few seasons now, of extra-high platform heels; as alternatives to Versace and Valentino’s dramatic takes, though, there are plenty of slip-on flatform styles that lend themselves for easy, everyday wear.

And they even have the designer stamp of approval. Gucci’s GG Jacquard Platform Slide Sandal ($670) has cushion written all over it – along with the signature Gucci logo. And Oscar de la Renta recently teamed up with Larroudé to update some of its fan-favorite sandals — including the platformed Miso — with spring florals retailing for $695.

If textures are your thing, then you might want to snatch up the Mou Chunky Platform Sherpa Clog in White, Beige, or Pink for $275, the Brother Vellies Aquarius Calf Hair Clog in Honey Zebra for $595, or the Chloe Wavy Flat Mules for $950.

Funky prints make you happy? Ugg’s Maxi Slide Pink Scallop Cheetah or Key Lime Zebra Print might be up your alley for $130, or Simon Miller’s Blackout Platform Sandals that are checkered all over for $490.

If that’s a little out of your budget, no worries. The Madden Girl Cake Platform Wedge Sandal is yours for the taking at $55, available in pink, black, tangerine and white. Or perhaps you’d like a spring daisy on your feet? If so, Koi Footwear offers the Blooming Daisy Sandal for $50, available at Urban Outfitters, or how about the Charles & Keith Morgan Platform Slide Sandals covered in a bright blooming floral print for $49?

So go get your Pedi, stat, and show off those toes in warm weather footwear!

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