I recently bought a pair of Jante 5" sandals with a 3/4" clear plastic platform. I found these to be _far_ more comfortable in the ball of the foot than any other 4"/5" pumps or sandals that I have worn.
I have model 63805 which has a series of lateral walls inside the platform. I thought the clear plastic plus the visibility of these walls looked kind of cheesy. But when I looked more closely, I realized that the reason these shoes felt so comfortable was because the insole was supported by these hollow compartments instead of pressing down directly against a hard and flat support as with a regular pump/sandal.
Thus the insole is suspended over empty chambers and has a bit of give to avoid pressure points while still providing firm support. This feels far better than gel pads, which tend to go squishy and make you feel like your foot is slipping around inside the shoe.
Next time in I'm US I'll have to check out some of the Jante 5" pumps... I too find 4" heels too easy since I wear large sizes.
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I recently bought a pair of Jante 5" sandals with a 3/4" clear plastic platform. I found these to be _far_ more comfortable in the ball of the foot than any other 4"/5" pumps or sandals that I have worn. I have model 63805 which has a series of lateral walls inside the platform. I thought the clear plastic plus the visibility of these walls looked kind of cheesy. But when I looked more closely, I realized that the reason these shoes felt so comfortable was because the insole was supported by these hollow compartments instead of pressing down directly against a hard and flat support as with a regular pump/sandal. Thus the insole is suspended over empty chambers and has a bit of give to avoid pressure points while still providing firm support. This feels far better than gel pads, which tend to go squishy and make you feel like your foot is slipping around inside the shoe. Next time in I'm US I'll have to check out some of the Jante 5" pumps... I too find 4" heels too easy since I wear large sizes.