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Step up your summer shoe game with some sky-high stunners.

A collage of platform sandals including Maize Platform Sandal, Raye Dakota Wedge and Marc Fisher Godea Heeled

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Thats because theyre always serving up something that’s as practical as luxurious.

These are the ultimate day-to-night shoe.

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Schutz Keefa Sandal

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Instead, theyre relatively affordable.

Plus the neutral shades empower these to become your next go-tonude heels.

They feature a peep-toe platform with an almond toe and adjustable ankle straps for the ideal fit.

Wild Fable Women’s Astro Strappy Platform Heels

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However, one thing that sets Sorels Dayspring Platform apart is its chunky platform heel.

The brand claims to have literally given the style a boost, and we couldnt agree more.

Truly a win, win.

Larroude Vanessa Platform Sandal

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These shoes are recyclable, vegan, consciously made, and absolutely adorable.

My bestie owns these and once joked they had everything her ex didntheight, stability, and longevity.

But jokes aside, her recommendation is one that style experts agree on.

Saint Laurent Jodie Platform Sandal

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Fashion influencerBrigette Pheloungcan be caught wearing this asymmetrical pair of heels.

Her way to wear?

Even straight out of the box, Readman says these never caused discomfort.

Naturalizer 27 Edit Jaime Dress Sandal

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They’re even made with water-ready polyester webbing, perfect for being around water during the warmer months.

And theres a reason the brand is praised by everyday wearers and celebs alike: theyre just that good.

Theyre exceptionally crafted, comfortable, and versatile.

SOREL Dayspring Platform Sandal

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Opt for a solid colored version but those mismatched uppers?Divine.

Good thing these M. Gemi platforms are so pretty; youll want to.

They come in a handful of colorwaysthink black, navy, orangethat will work for minimalists and maximalists alike.

Melissa Posh Platforms

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While they are considered sports sandals, they have that day-to-night wearability that most athletic shoes do not.

Plus, theyre designed with utilitarian Velcro straps adorned with the brands signature logo.

To us, Reformations Maize Platform ticks all those boxes.

Nine West Espadrille Christy Wedge Sandals

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And if you insert quirky-colored sandals into your closet, they might as well be comfortable.

like youre walking on clouds every time you strap them on your feet.

But not in the way you thinkthe controversial early 2000s footwear trend plagued by a cork platform.

Marc Fisher Godea Sandal

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Instead, this classic style feels more refined and minimalistic, like this one-toned slip-on style from Raye.

Even with just a glance, it’s possible for you to tell these arent your middle-school-graduation espadrille.

The feeling is quite different, too.

Labucq Floaty Sandal

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Teva Women’s W Flatform Universal Sandal

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Tony Bianco Ives Sandal

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Charlotte Stone Raf Platform Sandal

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M. Gemi The Lizza Nuova

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Massimo Dutti Platform Sandals

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Tory Burch Kira Sport Sandal

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Reformation Maize Platform Sandal

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Free People Flatform Sandals

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Camper Misita 2-Strap Sandal

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RAYE Dakota Wedge

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