19 Next-Level Platform Sneakers That Don't Feel Basic

Because your go-to footwear could use a refresh

By Taylor Stephan Jul 25, 2017 1:00 PMTags
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It's news to no one that sneakers are having a moment.

Not only are celebs wearing them on their days off, everyone else seems to be wearing them IRL, too. But how many times can you really wear the same white sneaker before it starts making every outfit feel basic?

But basic you are not, and thanks to the platform sneaker (a.k.a. your new everyday footwear), you never have to feel basic again. Yes, the lifted shoe has a slightly throwback vibe, but luckily the '90s are also having a moment.

More good news: There's tons to choose from. Whether you want a leather-bound slip on or an embroidered floral lace-up pair, your everyday shoe game just got stepped up.

Topshop

Topshop College Embroidered Flatform Sneaker, $48

Kenzo

Kenzo K-Lace Platform Sneakers, $335

Vans

Vans Old Skool Platform Sneaker, $65

Joshua Sanders

Joshua Sanders Felt Bow Slip-On Platform Trainers, $206

Kendall + Kylie

Kendall + Kylie Rae 3 Platform Sneaker, $135

Boohoo

Boohoo Amy Floral Embroidered Platform Trainer, $32

Puma

Puma Basket Core Platform, $100

Alexander McQueen

Alexander McQueen Sneaker, $575

JSlides

JSlides Aprie Embroidered Sneaker, $135

Opening Ceremony

Opening Ceremony Slip-On-Sneakers, $250

Philipp Plein

Philipp Plein 'Frenzy' Flatform Sneakers, $191

Allsaints

Allsaints Aya Platform Slip-On, $198

Egrey

Egrey Flatform Sneakers, $384

Joshua Sanders

Joshua Sanders NY Cotton Slip-On Platform Trainers, $163

Sam Edelman

Sam Edelman Leya Gingham Sneakers, $100

Kenneth Cole New York

Kenneth Cole New York Abbey Platform Sneaker, $72

Topshop

Topshop Cortex Studded Flatform Sneaker, $48

K-Swiss

Gstaad Flatform Sneaker, $100

Kendall + Kylie

Kendall + Kylie Tyler Platform Sneaker, $130

Sold on the platform sneaker trend? 

Yeah, so are we. 

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