These days, a lot of people wear platform shoes, and not just to boost their height. They have become a style of their own, and what’s especially cool about them is that they stretch over various subcultures.
Some people don’t care about the make of the shoe, just that it looks good. One of the most important things people like this care about is the colour of the platform shoes. While there are all sorts of wild colours out there, one immensely popular choice of shoe colour is black! Today, we’ll be going over some great black platform sneakers and boots that will go with all manner of styles.
The top 12 platform shoes you can get in black, in no particular order, are:
- The Buffalo Classic Low Chunky Sole Sneakers
- Dr Marten Jadon Max Buttero Leather Platforms
- The Superga 2790 Full Black Platform Sneakers
- Converse Run Star Hike
- Timberland 6” Platform Premium Boots
- The Conzuri Brixtons
- Balmain Leather Platforms
- Naked Wolfe Sassy Black
- T.U.K Black Velvet Stratocreeper
- Vasace Croc-Effect Hurley Platform Heels
- Vagabond Women’s Leather Platform Sandals
- New Balance 574 Stacked Sneaker
Let’s start with the…
The Buffalo Classic Low Chunky Sole Platform Shoes
Buffalo, or Buffalo London, is a German-based shoe brand made famous in the 90s for its platform shoes. These shoes saw the stage of many pop star concerts and, subsequently, took the fashion world by storm. Even now, they have a strong following from women (and some men) in the alternative gothic subculture. The brand has also been known to collaborate with various brands to come up with unique platform products.
The Buffalo soles are made from their own CloudFoam, which offers both durability and support. The shoe costs anywhere from £130 to £220, depending on where they are sold, with the former being the price at Tower London and the latter at FARFETCH.
Dr Martens ( Jadon Max Buttero Leather Platforms)
One of Dr Martens’ most well-known silhouettes is the Jadons. The glossy full-grain leather upper of the boots is shiny but will need to be treated with love. The boots also include the iconic metal zipper down the side, which is likely why they are so well-liked.
Because of their popularity, a great number of department stores sell Dr Martens, but usually Platforms will have to be ordered from the web. These cost £219 on the Dr Martens website, which is really the best place to buy them online.
The Superga 2790 Full Black Platform Shoe
Despite gaining some real popularity after working alongside UK girl band, Little Mix, the Italian shoe brand has been active since 1911. This makes Superga one of the oldest brands on this list.
One of the coolest things about Superga sneakers is that while their uppers are thin enough to flatten, which they are designed to do, they remain highly durable. The platform soles they offer are solid all the way through and, thanks to the insoles, remain very comfortable. They do run large, so we recommend going a size down. The black pair go for £85 on the Superga Website, making them cheaper than the white platform shoes.
Converse Run Star Hike
While not entirely black, the Converse Run Star Hike black colourway is a fantastic choice of platform sneaker and a must-have on this list. The Run Star Hikes may not be the highest Converse platform shoes, but they are certainly the most popular.
The Run Star Hike is available in low-top versions as well as the traditional high-tops. These shoes typically cost £69.99, which is quite cheap for sneakers, much less platform sneakers.
Converse also introduced a high-end rendition of this design. The standard Run Star Hike shoes are manufactured with good quality, but this shoe’s construction is better in every way. The midsoles are composed of thicker rubber, while the uppers are crafted from quality leather. The typical price for these on the Converse website is £115.
Timberland 6” Platform Premium Waterproof Boots
What boot has more impact on hip-hop culture and streetwear than the Tims? These are the ultimate urban outdoor boots, especially in colder locations like the city that made them famous, New York.
Aside from being an excellent addition to the fit rotation, these moonlight as some of the best worker boots on the planet. This particular boot costs £200 and is made to have a waterproof, premium leather upper that is sealed at the seams to help keep out moisture and rain. On chilly days, the Primaloft insulation adds warmth, and the sturdy lace-up design guarantees a snug and comfortable fit. Furthermore, moisture is wicked away, and smells are prevented by the OrthoLite insole, which absorbs compression. The textile insole keeps the wearer’s feet comfortable while standing on the solid platforms.
The Conzuri Brixtons
These boots have a superpower. Aside from having a pretty thick outsole, most of the height given comes from the insoles. Unlike any of the shoes, boots and sneakers on this list, the Brixtons aim to hide the extra height. As men’s boots, the Brixtons are designed to give their Short King owners a discreet 3” boost in height.
These cost £144.99 but are subject to seasonal and affiliate discounts. They are also in very high demand, having been sold out days after their initial release. These are not limited boots, however, so if they’re gone now, they will return,
The Balmain Leather Platform Boots
This is one of those rare occasions where the price on FARFETCH is actually less than the brand price. These boots come in two different types of leather, which drastically affects the price. The lambskin leather boots cost £1,950 on the FARFETCH website, while the calfskin goes for a staggering £5,350
The reasons we even add this poor financial decision to our list is that these boots are extremely high quality. They also have some of the highest platform soles on the market at 4.7”. Who knows, maybe it was just to soften the blow for our next pair…
Naked Wolfe Sassy Black Heeled Platform
Naked Wolfe is a brand well-known by the platform crowd. It’s not rare for one of their boots to make it on some alt girl’s wishlist, though they may be a little steep when it comes to price.
The brand is the baby of the three Mance brothers, who worked in their father’s shoe store, and its popularity has skyrocketed since they opened their doors in 2017. Naked Wolfe is dedicated to the ethical treatment of animals, so the upper of these boots is high-quality vegan faux leather.
These boots have a unique triple sole platform that gives almost 4” of additional height to the Gothic Queen who wears them. They cost £300 on the Naked Wolfe site but can go for as low as £200 elsewhere. Again, be careful with online shops and make sure they’re fully legit before spending serious money there.
T.U.K Black Velvet Stratocreeper
T.U.K is a very popular brand among fringe and gothic subcultures. They sell many different types of shoes to both men and women, but they’re best known for their platform boots and shoes.
The velvet of the upper is soft, entirely vegan and adds an extra taste of the macabre, though it may not be the best option for a rainy day. The platform is one single outsole that allows the wearer to stand 3” taller.
The perfect shoe for your Wednesday Adams cosplay, the black suede velvet stratocreepers are £103.82 on tuk-shoes.com.
Vasace Croc-Effect Hurley Platform Heels
Most of the shoes on here are ‘flatforms’ or chunky platform soled shoes, and these are heeled platform shoes. A high heel elevates height by default, but these black platform heels must be mentioned. The stunning crocodile print is 100% animal-free, making these high heeled shoes a stylish AND ethical choice. The Ankle strap alone turns heads, featuring a metal Versace badge with intricate engravings.
The heel is 6, but the 2″ platform makes it seem as if they are only 4″. This means walking in them will be easier than a regular 6″ heel. These heels cost £270 but have been brought down to £135 for the holidays, making them the perfect Christmas present for that one gal who’s a little harder to shop for.
Vagabond Women’s Leather Platform Sandals
Platform sandals are especially popular at the moment. Both height elevating and casual, the woman’s leather platform sandals from Vagabond are the perfect black sandals for sale. Made from leather, this high strap platform sandal makes other black shoes on this list look uncomfortable. These go for £90 on Allsole.com. The online shop actually has them on sale right now, dropping the price all the way down to £27.
A huge sale like this shows exactly why we should shop at Allsole.com, where a number of the shoes on the list can be found with a quick search. These sandals stand 1.5″ tall and are the perfect Christmas gifts for any lil Queen who wants the extra boost. For those who miss the sale, a discount for the shop can be found on a number of affiliate sites.
New Balance 574 Stacked Sneaker
Who can hate New Balance? And who would have thought they would have platform trainers? The New Balance 574 Stacked sneaker is a simple 574 upper with the classic New Balance suede and branding, with an added cushioned platform midsole and a rubber outsole to provide traction.
Reviews for New Balance trainers always say the same things. It’s hard to count all the positive qualities of their trainers, which are the perfect piece of footwear for anyone who prefers more casual clothing.
The shoes are £99.99 on Footlocker and fit true to size. As if New Balance would disappoint.
