You don't have to compromise comfort to put your best foot forward this spring.

Over the past year, we've watched our going out <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/fashion-trends-2021-you-already-own-closet" target="_blank" rel="noopener">clothes</a> and high heels sit in the back of our closets, collecting dust. Work from home life has got many of us questioning: will I ever want to wear heels again?
Fashion designers had the same thought this season. They answered yes&mdash;but in the form of platform sandals. <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/trend-shopping-sports-outfit-fitness-activewear-luxury-model-off-duty" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Practicality</a> was a big <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/spring-summer-2021-runway-trend-astrology-zodiac-sign" target="_blank" rel="noopener">trend this year</a>, both <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/new-york-fashion-week-fall-winter-2021-highlights" target="_blank" rel="noopener">on the runway</a> and in our own lives. Designers took the conditions into account, developing styles that matched our <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/destination-travel-inspired-trend-spring-summer-2021" target="_blank" rel="noopener">escapist</a> fantasies while still keeping us down to earth <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/spring-summer-2021-shoe-trends-runway" target="_blank" rel="noopener">with more stable shoes</a>. But platform sandals were the exception, where we can get maximum height without compromising on maximum comfort.&nbsp;
Whether this is a new look for you or you've lived through the previous platform sandal craze of the '<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/helmut-lang-designer-career-90s-minimalism-fashion-month" target="_blank" rel="noopener">90s</a> and <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/y2k-fashion-inspiration-2021-instagram-celebrity-style" target="_blank" rel="noopener">2000s</a>, the disco-era shoe can bring a little more style and height to your day-to-day. From animal prints to wood tones, you can ditch the stilettos and still have fun in heels. Here, see the designers who revived the style on the Spring/Summer 2021 runways.

Erdem introduced a snakeskin version of the classic "flatform" sandal, which gave an edge to the British brand's <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/royal-trends-runway-the-crown-bridgerton-style-influence" target="_blank" rel="noopener">romantic dresses</a>.

Erdem

<a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/donatella-versace-curvy-models-milan-fashion-precious-lee-jill-kortleve-naomi-campbell" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Versace's Spring/Summer 2021</a> collection gives your feet the kind of fun style they deserve. Its colorful, lifted platform brightens up any outfit.

Versace

Ulla Johnson opted for a more natural look using wood materials, giving that island getaway look we're all craving.&nbsp;

Ulla Johnson 

Simone Rocha's Spring/Summer 2021 collection featured chunky white and beige platform sandals for a youthful yet trendy look.

Simone Rocha

Gabriela Hearst's Spring/Summer 2021 collection mixed classic with contemporary. Her modern take on the platform sandal is just that, with chunky leather straps that make it the perfect spring shoe.&nbsp;

Gabriela Hearst

Tods mixed the spring 2021 <a href="https://www.lofficielusa.com/fashion/craft-arts-in-fashion-diy-knitting-crochet-patchwork-trend" target="_blank" rel="noopener">patchwork</a> style and platform shoe trend, creating flatforms with mixed materials and neutral tones.

Ease Back into Heels with Platform Sandals This Spring

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