Women's Platform Shoes

Subtract the platform from the heel. A five-inch heel over a two-inch front sole leaves an effective drop of three inches, which is what your foot actually feels, and it is the number that decides comfort rather than the headline height. Measure the platform at the ball of the foot, not at the very tip of the toe, where soles often taper. Rigid platforms hold that figure; soft foam compresses under load, so part of the drop you thought you had saved quietly comes back.

Usually, because of that reduced pitch — less weight tips onto the ball of the foot, and the ankle sits at a shallower angle instead of being held in a steep one. The trade-off is a thicker, stiffer sole that flexes less at the toe, so your stride shortens and you feel the ground less clearly. Chunky platforms are also heavier and raise the ankle further from the floor, which makes rolling an ankle more likely on uneven pavement. A wider base helps more than a narrow one.

Yes. Every piece DIHSAN sells is the brand's own — genuine designer product, with the maker's hardware, stamping and markings intact. Nothing is a reproduction or a licensed imitation.

No. Duties are included on every DIHSAN order, and US orders include taxes as well.

Yes. Eligible platform shoes can go back within 14 days of the ship date, for store credit rather than cash, and shipping charges are non-refundable. Items discounted 70% or more — plus swimwear, intimates, and limited-release styles at any discount — are final sale.