https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Sat, 04 Apr 2026 10:37:51 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115174 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 01:51:53 +0000 Diana 1115174@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>For me it generally helps, because it reduces the angle of my foot and also takes some of the pressure off the ball of my foot (which is where I get pain from heels). &nbsp;</p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115141 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:58:37 +0000 Jacky 1115141@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I only have a couple pairs of shoes with a platform, and I haven't found them noticeably more comfortable than heels of equivalent height. In one case, I think it may actually be more uncomfortable. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115135 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:41:50 +0000 MuseumGal 1115135@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I think it depends on foot issues.&nbsp; I find a shoe that allows a lot of flexion in the forefoot actually hurts my feet these days, so I prefer a solid sole, which often means a mini-platform (like 1/4 to 1/2 inch, I'm not a fan of the really big platforms).&nbsp; When I was younger, flats with no support or cushioning were my choice. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115120 Mon, 16 Dec 2013 00:14:39 +0000 Mo 1115120@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>This must depend on construction, as my platforms are all wood and they keep one from 'feeling' the ground. &nbsp;I would not say they are more comfortable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115066 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:54:50 +0000 Anonymous 1115066@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I've noticed this too. I do think the extra cushioning from the platform helps a lot here. I've owned some heels with very thin soles and, even if the heel height isn't that bad, having the&nbsp;ball of my foot bearing all of my weight with no padding under it just drives me crazy. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/platform-heels-more-comfy#post-1115058 Sun, 15 Dec 2013 22:46:46 +0000 Gigi 1115058@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>In looking through my shoes and boots and thinking of which are most comfortable, I noticed that the ones with a platform felt the best. Now, I know that obviously the platform makes it easier to wear a higher heel, because the ball of the foot is raised too. But the "true" heel height of these shoes is not lower than that on&nbsp;other shoes and boots that I have, so it can't simply be a matter of heel height. I'm wondering if anyone else has noticed this, or if it's simply a coincidence? I'm wondering if having the extra rubber at the bottom of the ball of the foot helps absorb shock better and creates a more comfortable shoe.&nbsp; </p>