Black platform heels are amazing accompaniment for various styles and designs of dress. They are made from so many materials such as plastic, cork, and rubber among others. They are also used in adding inches to your height because they vary when it comes to inches and in fact the new ones come up to a maximum of 8 inch platform shoes!

Platform shoes are not new. They have a rich history that started from ancient civilization and has evolved from generations to generations as they offer various advantages to the users. Ancient Greece for example, use them to significantly enhance the beauty of their actors and actresses, while Europeans in the 16th century used them to keep their feet from being soiled with mud scattered on the streets.

Not only were platform shoes become popular in Greece and Europe, but they also found their way in the civilizations of the United States of America in the 1920s. However, it was only in 1970s when they were able to establish their popularity in the society. They were used as important accessories for dancers and have become a fashion must-have since then.

Today, the importance of black platform heels in the fashion industry has not waned. It continues to soar high among women who want to enhance their aesthetic look and upgrade their image to a whole new level. Modern women choose their shoes to have several inches higher in order to create a deceptively tall, thin appearance. Indeed, platform shoes have evolved in from their basic to contemporary designs as so are their purpose.

There are various designs and styles of platform shoes that go perfectly well to any dress; be it casual or formal attire. There are platform shoes that have heels from an inch to 7.5 inches according to your preference. You can also pick from high stiletto type heels, wedge style and sexy sandal style. The choice is practically endless to the delight of most women.

Wearing platform shoes is very challenging, but you need to tackle them if you want to wear one. However, there are certain things that you can do in order to make the ordeal easy. For instance, start with using mini platforms first. As you build your confidence and stride in them, you can increase the height by ½ to 1 inch at a time. The key is balance and by achieving this, you need to keep your legs straight as much as you can while walking.

If it is really impossible for you to walk in black platform heels, then do not worry because you can always opt for the ones that do not have heels. It is as simple as that. The best thing to remember is that these shoes will certainly improve your overall appeal and appearance thereby boosting your self-confidence and well-being.