The cyclical nature of fashion is already known to those who pay attention to trends, which influence shopping habits and the way we dress. Trends serve as an indicator of what is in and what is out, but also of broader cultural and industry movements. Platform shoes were the ideal shoes that every woman had to have in her wardrobe a decade ago. They were essential on the feet of stars and runway models alike, because every brand had at least one version of them planned in its collections. And then, on a bright day, we suddenly denied them, hid them, stored them on the back shelves with the knowledge (or even a small hope) that sooner or later they would return - just as low-rise pants came back, capri and bermuda pants, polka dots and even wired headphones.
So yes, they are here, back, in all their glory. Prada reintroduced them in the Spring Summer 2025 women’s collection, ugly chic as they once were, Chloe continues with the line of shoes that broke the internet (and were recently also purchased by Frida) and fast fashion chains as well as high-end ones - are already offering various versions on their shelves.
The creative minds behind the brands are driven by the understanding of the rapid reversal of the flat shoe trend. After years of chunky, thick and then massive models, wide and sometimes also intentionally clumsy - the visual advantage of platforms is obvious: They add height in a subtle way and make the wearer instantly look taller thanks to the appearance of endless legs.
We located for you some of the options currently available for purchase on the market - in different heights, accessible prices and also those worth the investment, for anyone who wishes to go back for a moment and indulge in chic nostalgia that also works today, in 2026.
