trickrider1 Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I like a lot of styles including classic stiletto heels without a platform, but my true favorites are anything with a substantial platform. The platform can be wood, cork, foam, rubber, etc., but overall I love the look and especially like seeing it on women but also like wearing them myself. This ranges from platform mules to thigh high boots. Anyone else a platform lover?
maninpumps Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I am guilty ! Being a little on the "fluffy" side , platform wedges look better on me and are a lot easier to wear. Recently I purchased the pair in the attachment. Lately as in the past few year there has been an explosion of wedged platforms on the market and pray this trend continues. I would be interested to see just how many in here actually do wear wedge platforms / chunky heels . That being stated lets hear from some other platform / chunky heel wearers out there.
SF Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I too like chunky heels and wedges. Since I am sort of tall, (over 6 feet) I keep the heel heights to less than 3 inches - more ideally around two inches. Chunky heels and wedges are more stable and easier to walk in and attract less attention than a higher stiletto, which I don't care for anyway. The past few years tho it has been difficult to find shoes with chunky heels, since thinner heels seem to be the style. I did break down and purchase a few pairs of sandals with 2 inch kitten heels because I liked the design of the upper so much. Like maninpumps said, it seems that chunky heels and wedgies are returning!! Very nice!!! sf "Why should girls have all the fun!!"
Heelster Posted February 1, 2014 Posted February 1, 2014 I'm guilty as charged - almost bought a pair today.
hiheellover23 Posted February 2, 2014 Posted February 2, 2014 Yep!!!! This guyhttp://hhplace.org/gallery/image/1484-tampa-outing-outfit/right here. What ya see is what ya get no more or less!!
hiheellover23 Posted February 4, 2014 Posted February 4, 2014 Thank you!!!! Very much!!! What ya see is what ya get no more or less!!
HappyinHeels Posted February 7, 2014 Posted February 7, 2014 All, ANyone who has met me from this forum, or more likely read my posts, knows that I like higher heels of 5" and up. So, it wouldn't be surprising then that I have an array of shoes with platforms or otherwise chunky heels. Platforms and chunky heels do afford the wearer greater stability on surfaces that are not absolutely smooth. Each heel seems to have its place: wedges for shopping outside or in backyard functions, stiletto heels for dressy functions and places with very smooth surfaces, and platform heels for walking over longer distances on not as smooth surfaces or more over-the-top functions. HappyinHeels
blueparrot Posted February 20, 2014 Posted February 20, 2014 All my heels are chunky and I do have a few platforms. I have one pair of wedge platforms. Most of my boots are flat or lower heel but 3 to 4" is my favorite height. I have been riding the motorcycle with up to 4" but haven't yet dared try the 5" platforms I rarely wear.
docs41 Posted March 9, 2014 Posted March 9, 2014 I love platforms and wedges, and I have worn them since the 70's. It was easy back then because guys wore them as much as girls--not so today, but that doesn't stop me. One thing that is different today is that platform and wedges have remained in style for so long, which is fine with me! If the shoe fits-buy it!!!!!!
trickrider1 Posted March 10, 2014 Author Posted March 10, 2014 Wow, love those boots 9inchheel, what brand are they?
bluejay Posted March 11, 2014 Posted March 11, 2014 love platformsVery nice. I like them very much. I have a similar pair in black, from Nine West. Happy Heeling,bluejay
hiheellover23 Posted March 13, 2014 Posted March 13, 2014 Very nice 9inchheel!!! What ya see is what ya get no more or less!!
ilikekicks Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 Dont mind chunky, dont care for jackstands. REPEATEDLY ARGUMENTATIVE, INSULTING AND RUDE. BANNED FOR LIFE.
9inchheel Posted March 15, 2014 Posted March 15, 2014 yasmin steve madden leather kneehigh great boots
krazykev64 Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I only wear heels for charity walks but I have always chosen platform shoes to wear with both chunky and stiletto heels. the picture I have posted shoes three pairs that I have used From the left PLEASER XTC826 - These are the heels that I used to walk 5 miles in 2009. Heels are 7.5 inches with a 4 inch platform. The ankle support is actually very good for a sandal style but if I could change anything it would be to have a padded leather insole and make them wider fitting. You need to keep your wits about you as it is very easy to topple if you tread on a stone. Its also a shame they never done a lower version with around a 5 inch heel and 1.5 inch platform PLEASER DELIGHT 609LN - These are the heels I used to walk 10 miles in 2010 and also to do a street collection for 6 hours last year. They have 6 inch heels and a 1.75 inch platform. As they have a padded suede insole they are actually very comfortable although they don't offer the ankle support of the pair above. If I could change anything about them I would make them wider fitting and make them with a wider ankle strap. I would also fit steel heel tips for longer life FUNTASMA MARY JANE 50X - These are the heels I will be wearing for a whole month in October 2014 as replacements for my normal shoes. The heel is actually 4.5 inch high and the platform is around 1.5 inch so they are very easy to walk in compared to the other two pairs. They are also a wide fitting but although all three pairs are size 10 these actually feel a size larger. They have excellent ankle support If there is anything I would change it would be to have a padded suede insole and make the strap a little wider. It would also be nice if there was a higher heel version and also an open toe option. As all of the above have PVC lining I found that my feet stuck to them. They are nicer to wear with a thin pair of nylons, especially the Funtasma shoes. My favourite style of heels have to be open toe boots. They would have a chunky heel between 4 and 5 inches and around 3.5 elevation. They would have to be made from pure soft leather with a suede lining to prevent sweating
Shafted Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 I really don't like the extra weight of either on my feet. Shafted, the boots that is! View my gallery here http://www.hhplace.o...afteds-gallery/ or view my heeling thread here http://www.hhplace.org/topic/3850-new-pair-of-boots-starts-me-serious-street-heeling/ - Pm me if you want fashion advice or just need someone to talk to.
dww Posted April 3, 2014 Posted April 3, 2014 Must admit not a lover of platforms either. I have worn shoes with a very small platform like quarter of an Inch but that's my max limit. But back in the 70's that's all you could buy. Have not bought any since. life is not a rehearsal
jerbare Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 I my self love the platform heels I wear brash 6" heels out to have adult bev. A few times a month. Almost all of my heels have some type of platform with stilettos from 4" - 6" heels.
inquisitor Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 I go back and forth on plaftorms/chunky heels. I prefer the slender stiletto heel, but I love the stability of the chunky heels. A Man's Shoe Obsession: A blog of a man who loves high heels and women's shoes. http://amaninheels.tumblr.com/
mtnsofheels Posted April 4, 2014 Posted April 4, 2014 Nice Boots Nineinchheel, wow those are awesome.I too love the platform booties and boots, in fact got a pair coming real soon which I am looking forward too.will show them I get them.
trickrider1 Posted April 4, 2014 Author Posted April 4, 2014 Stability is definitely a plus with the chunkier heels. After all the heart wrenching issues of dealing with my wife's broken ankle and subsequent complications, I'm all the more aware of stability while still having the fun of getting more "altitude" from some of my footwear. I like the hefty feel too, but that's just me.
kickass Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 i love wearing flats and heels. i don't like wedges or chunky heels.
bluejay Posted April 5, 2014 Posted April 5, 2014 mineNice heeled booties. I like your fishnet hose too. I wear fishnet hose too. Recently I wore fishnet hose with a pair of black patent pumps and black leggings. I liked the look. Happy Heeling,bluejay
mtnsofheels Posted April 11, 2014 Posted April 11, 2014 I do love platforms boots and shoes, I just got this pair of knee high boots which have a 5.5" heel and a 1" platform. The heel is chunky and they are stable for walkng in. These fit into your thread to a "T", my new favs!
trickrider1 Posted April 11, 2014 Author Posted April 11, 2014 mtnsofheels, I really like those, are those Mori boots?
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