{"id":20424,"date":"2024-03-01T00:45:33","date_gmt":"2024-03-01T00:45:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20424"},"modified":"2024-04-10T14:42:18","modified_gmt":"2024-04-10T14:42:18","slug":"platform-shoes","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=20424","title":{"rendered":"Rise, Rebirth, and Timeless Evolution of Platform Shoes"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-rank-math-toc-block\" id=\"rank-math-toc\" id=\"rank-math-toc\"><h2>Table of Contents<\/h2><nav><ol><li ><a href=\"#the-origins-of-platform-shoes\">The Origins of Platform Shoes<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#salvatore-ferragamos-platform-shoes\">Salvatore Ferragamo&#8217;s platform shoes<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#the-decline-and-rebirth-of-platform-shoes\">The Decline and Rebirth of Platform Shoes<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#buffalos-platform-sneakers\">Buffalo&#8217;s platform sneakers<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#tips-for-women-and-men-the-fashion-platform-sneakers-in-2024\">Tips for women and men: the fashion platform sneakers in 2024<\/a><\/li><li ><a href=\"#platform-sneakers-how-to-choose-them\">Platform sneakers: how to choose them?<\/a><\/li><\/ol><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The fashion world has been dominated for years by the unmistakable presence of <strong>platform shoes<\/strong>. This trend continuously overwhelms and redefines sandals, lace-ups, sneakers and ankle boots, created with the intention of giving height and momentum to the figure. There are numerous people who appreciate these shoes, and we see them proudly worn by celebrities such as Elodie, who recently sported Versace&#8217;s platform heels, or Anne Hathaway, who opted for Valentino&#8217;s.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Whether we are talking about platform heels, boots or especially sneakers, the latter represent one of the biggest trends in the footwear scene.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Platform <strong>sneakers<\/strong>, particularly in vogue, are fashionable shoes capable of slimming the figure without the need to resort to traditional high heels, which are often uncomfortable to wear for long days. They offer the wearer a perfect balance of elegance, comfort and versatility, suitable for both an informal and a more sophisticated look.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-1 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"854\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-1024x854.png\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20426 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-1024x854.png 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-300x250.png 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-768x640.png 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-1100x917.png 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-600x500.png 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1-20x17.png 20w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/MJI_2F3FBO011F01_001_F8F8F8_1-1_ALT1.png 1280w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">THE CROC EMBOSSED KIKI ANKLE BOOT <br>Photo credit: Marc Jacobs <a href=\"https:\/\/www.marcjacobs.com\/default\/the-croc-embossed-kiki-ankle-boot\/2F3FBO011F01.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.marcjacobs.com\/default\/the-croc-embossed-kiki-ankle-boot\/2F3FBO011F01.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Many designers presented platform footwear on their catwalk, including <strong>Marc Jacobs<\/strong>, who revived the famous <strong>kiki platform in his <\/strong>2023 fashion show, an iconic model already introduced in his fall\/winter 2016 collection. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">With the spring 2023 show, Jacobs reaffirmed the importance of this cult piece, pairing it with almost the entire collection and flanked by Mary Janes always with platform and vertiginous heels.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">However, the real novelty was brought by <strong>Gucci<\/strong>, which was able to combine two dominant trends in the fashion scene: <strong>loafers<\/strong> and platforms. With the arrival of new creative director Sabato De Sarno, Gucci presented an innovative vision focused on color, iconography and silhouettes during the Spring &#8217;24 show at Milan Fashion Week last September. One of the most significant innovations was the introduction of platform loafers, available in a variety of styles, including the new Gucci red &#8220;Rosso ancora&#8221;, chosen and baptized by De Sarno for his first show as creative director of the maison.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3xQsrsCLm5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3xQsrsCLm5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; 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font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:550; line-height:18px;\">View this post on Instagram<\/div><\/div><div style=\"padding: 12.5% 0;\"><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: row; margin-bottom: 14px; align-items: center;\"><div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(0px) translateY(7px);\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; height: 12.5px; transform: rotate(-45deg) translateX(3px) translateY(1px); width: 12.5px; flex-grow: 0; margin-right: 14px; margin-left: 2px;\"><\/div> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; height: 12.5px; width: 12.5px; transform: translateX(9px) translateY(-18px);\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: 8px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 20px; width: 20px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 2px solid transparent; border-left: 6px solid #f4f4f4; border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C3xQsrsCLm5\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A post shared by GUCCI (@gucci)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">De Sarno, prior to joining Gucci, worked&nbsp; for <strong>Valentino<\/strong> as fashion director for men&#8217;s and women&#8217;s ready-to-wear, with a particular emphasis on footwear. During his tenure, Valentino footwear was bold and innovative, with the introduction of platforms and distinctive details that helped to further emphasize and enhance the brand&#8217;s garments on the runway. With his new role at Gucci, De Sarno could bring this same philosophy to the footwear industry, introducing new trends and renewing the brand&#8217;s iconic style.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-origins-of-platform-shoes\"><strong>The Origins of Platform Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The roots of platform shoes can be traced back&nbsp; to <strong>ancient Greek theatre<\/strong>, where it was common to use platforms for the protagonists of performances. This practice was revived in Europe in the Middle Ages with the introduction&nbsp; of <strong>patten<\/strong>, thick-soled boot covers that allowed you to walk on damp and dirty streets due to the rain and dirt of the time. In Venice, platform shoes became popular, reaching heights of up to 50 cm, and were known as <strong>Chopines<\/strong>, a symbol of status and power.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"647\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-1024x647.jpg\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20429 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-1024x647.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-300x190.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-768x485.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-1100x695.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-600x379.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2-20x13.jpg 20w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/main-image-2.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Chopines <br>Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/82448\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.metmuseum.org\/art\/collection\/search\/82448\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">metmuseum <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Meanwhile, in Asia, these footwear evolved through&nbsp;Japanese <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/footwear-from-around-the-world\/\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/footwear-from-around-the-world\/\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">geta<\/a><\/strong> and later with the introduction <strong>of the okobo<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The modern version of platform shoes, as we know them today, is attributed to <strong>Roger Vivier<\/strong>, who in 1937 designed the first platform sandal for the Elsa Schiaparelli brand. These shoes soon became a symbol of glamour and were worn by some of Hollywood&#8217;s most famous personalities, arousing the admiration of wealthy women in Beverly Hills. Subsequently, <strong>Salvatore Ferragamo<\/strong> created a rainbow pattern inspired by actress Judy Garland in the film The Wizard of Oz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"salvatore-ferragamos-platform-shoes\"><strong>Salvatore Ferragamo&#8217;s platform shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-2 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In 1938, <strong>Salvatore Ferragamo introduced the eccentric <\/strong>&nbsp;&#8220;<strong>rainbow&#8221; <\/strong>platform<strong><em> sandals to the market<\/em><\/strong>, representing a bold combination of unprecedented stylistic and technological innovation. These sandals, so named for their vibrant rainbow hues, featured the combination of a leather-covered cork wedge and a platform.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2048\" height=\"1537\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited.png\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20436 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited.png 2048w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-300x225.png 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-1024x769.png 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-768x576.png 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-1536x1153.png 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-1600x1201.png 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-1100x826.png 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-600x450.png 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/ferragamo-rainbow-1938_22379020_48060834_2048-1-edited-20x15.png 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2048px) 100vw, 2048px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rainbow (1938) <br>Photo credit: Ferragamo <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ferragamo.com\/it-it\/shopping\/rainbow-1938-22379020\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.ferragamo.com\/it-it\/shopping\/rainbow-1938-22379020\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-3 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The use&nbsp; of <strong>cork<\/strong> instead of steel inside shoes marked a real revolution in the world of footwear, offering a more comfortable, flexible and lighter alternative to the metal slats patented by Ferragamo in 1931. This substitution was not only a technical choice, but was also influenced by the historical events of the time, such as fascism and World War II, which made it difficult to find the metal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ferragamo thus proved to be not only a master of design, but also a pioneer of the footwear industry. His innovation improved the balance, stability and comfort of the shoes, offering more natural support to the foot and evenly distributing the weight of the body, creating footwear that was not only aesthetically appealing, but also incredibly functional.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Who is Salvatore Ferragamo?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Salvatore Ferragamo, renowned Italian footwear designer and founder of the eponymous fashion house, was born in 1898 in Bonito, Italy, showing a fervent passion for shoes from an early age. After a brief work experience in a shoe factory in the United States, he moved to California where he took up the art of creating and repairing footwear for the emerging film industry. His relentless pursuit of quality and comfort led him to study anatomy, introducing innovations such as&nbsp; the <strong>shank<\/strong>, a steel plate that supports the arch of the foot and allows the foot to move like an inverse pendulum, in his creations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In 1927, back in Italy, he established a workshop in Florence, blending the Italian craft tradition with modern production techniques, despite the financial challenges of 1929. His creations, famous for the combination of Italian classicism and modern innovation, won over prominent clients such as Hollywood stars and international elites.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C19s610sP9C\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C19s610sP9C\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; line-height:0; padding:0 0; text-align:center; text-decoration:none; width:100%;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <div style=\" display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;\"> <div style=\"background-color: #F4F4F4; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/reel\/C19s610sP9C\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Un post condiviso da FERRAGAMO (@ferragamo)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Ferragamo, attentive to the individual needs of its customers, offered custom-made shoes based on foot size. In the fashion world, she participated in the first fashion show organized by Giovanni Battista Giorgini in 1951. However, his frail health led to his death in 1960, leaving his wife Wanda and daughters to continue his legendary brand, turning it into a fashion icon.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">But <strong>let&#8217;s go back to platform shoes<\/strong> and examine the evolution of these footwear to the present day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"the-decline-and-rebirth-of-platform-shoes\"><strong>The Decline and Rebirth of Platform Shoes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In <strong>the 50s<\/strong> there was a decline of platform shoes because a more sober and elegant fashion was proposed <strong>with stiletto heels<\/strong> that&nbsp; triumphed because of the glamour and refinement that denoted those years.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Everything changed&nbsp; in the 70s when <strong>there was a renewed interest in the 30s and 40s and in the fashion of the time, linked to the need for more comfortable shoes and the culture that rejected stiletto heels for the discomfort they bring when walking, encouraging the <\/strong>return of platform shoes<strong>. <\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Next came&nbsp; the <strong>glam rock<\/strong> decadence&nbsp; that contributed greatly to the creation of eccentric platform shoes. In fact, this style is characterized by flashy clothes and excessive ornamentation. In these years we can mention the unmistakable style of David Bowie with his large platform boots.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">In <strong>the 80s<\/strong>, platform shoes were once again in decline, but thanks to designer <strong>Vivienne Westwoord<\/strong>, an icon&nbsp; of <strong>punk<\/strong> and activism, by the end of the decade they were back in fashion with her <strong>Crini collection<\/strong> that included <strong>platform shoes<\/strong> designed to place female beauty high on a pedestal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<blockquote class=\"instagram-media\" data-instgrm-permalink=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1rcw-PMXWR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" data-instgrm-version=\"14\" style=\" background:#FFF; border:0; border-radius:3px; box-shadow:0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width:540px; min-width:326px; padding:0; width:99.375%; width:-webkit-calc(100% - 2px); width:calc(100% - 2px);\"><div style=\"padding:16px;\"> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1rcw-PMXWR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" background:#FFFFFF; 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border-bottom: 2px solid transparent; transform: translateX(16px) translateY(-4px) rotate(30deg)\"><\/div><\/div><div style=\"margin-left: auto;\"> <div style=\" width: 0px; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-right: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(16px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; flex-grow: 0; height: 12px; width: 16px; transform: translateY(-4px);\"><\/div> <div style=\" width: 0; height: 0; border-top: 8px solid #F4F4F4; border-left: 8px solid transparent; transform: translateY(-4px) translateX(8px);\"><\/div><\/div><\/div> <div style=\"display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center; margin-bottom: 24px;\"> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 224px;\"><\/div> <div style=\" background-color: #F4F4F4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 144px;\"><\/div><\/div><\/a><p style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; line-height:17px; margin-bottom:0; margin-top:8px; overflow:hidden; padding:8px 0 7px; text-align:center; text-overflow:ellipsis; white-space:nowrap;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/p\/C1rcw-PMXWR\/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading\" style=\" color:#c9c8cd; font-family:Arial,sans-serif; font-size:14px; font-style:normal; font-weight:normal; line-height:17px; text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Un post condiviso da Vivienne Westwood (@viviennewestwood)<\/a><\/p><\/div><\/blockquote> <script async src=\"\/\/www.instagram.com\/embed.js\"><\/script>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today, they are still trending, and many argue that this is due to the influence of the 2000s. It was in 2019 that <strong>Vivienne Westwood collaborated with Buffalo London<\/strong> to create a collection of sandals and wedges for spring. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-4 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The capsule combines the design of some of the most iconic footwear of the punk designer and the legendary British brand that created the unforgettable platform sneakers in 1995.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"819\" height=\"1024\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-819x1024.jpg\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20430 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-819x1024.jpg 819w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-240x300.jpg 240w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-768x960.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-600x750.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n-20x25.jpg 20w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/56553687_10157536876286015_7098538976927023104_n.jpg 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 819px) 100vw, 819px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><strong>Vivienne Westwood<\/strong> x <strong>Buffalo <\/strong><br>Pirate Boot Platform <br>Photo credit: Vivienne Westwood <a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VivienneWestwoodOfficial\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/VivienneWestwoodOfficial\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Facebook <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"buffalos-platform-sneakers\"><strong>Buffalo&#8217;s platform sneakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">How do <strong>Buffalo&#8217;s platform sneakers come about<\/strong>?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Buffalo&#8217;s platform sneakers<\/strong> originated in a period steeped in youthful rebellion and fervent creative energy, particularly accentuated during the explosion of German-inspired rave and techno in the <strong>80s and 90s.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Although they gained widespread popularity thanks to the Spice Girls&#8217; attention in the 90s, Buffalo were already an underground icon well before the British band was formed. These shoes quickly became a symbol&nbsp; of a new wave of <strong>freedom and optimism<\/strong>, fueled by the fall of the Berlin Wall and the advent of a new era of history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-5 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"906\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-1024x906.jpg\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20431 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-1024x906.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-300x265.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-768x680.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-1100x973.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-600x531.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01-20x18.jpg 20w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Productfeature_1372x1214_01.jpg 1372w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Buffalo Classics <br>Photo credit: Buffalo boots <a href=\"https:\/\/www.buffalo-boots.com\/it-it\/c\/classics\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.buffalo-boots.com\/it-it\/c\/classics\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Despite their brief moment of glory, the Buffalos are back in the limelight today, with the brand itself deciding to relaunch the mythical <strong>Buffalo Classics<\/strong> model&nbsp; after almost three decades. This rebirth, while maintaining the spirit of the 90s, sees the use of better and innovative materials.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Today there are many brands that offer platform sneakers because they are a comfortable and effective solution for those who want to achieve a slimmer silhouette. And it&#8217;s not just for women! In fact, there are different models for men as well. Brands like <strong>Nike, <\/strong>Vans<strong>, Adidas<\/strong>, and <strong>Puma<\/strong> have all created their own versions of platform sneakers, offering a mix of style, comfort, and support, for both women and men. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Loved by all for their versatility, in fact they can be combined with jeans for informal occasions but also with an elegant suit to go to the office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"tips-for-women-and-men-the-fashion-platform-sneakers-in-2024\"><strong>Tips for women and men: the fashion platform sneakers in 2024<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\"><strong>Nike&nbsp; is the first brand we want to talk about, as in the last year it has launched several platform sneakers, including the <\/strong>Nike Court Vision Alta, characterized by a height of 4 cm that allows you to slim the figure without sacrificing comfort. The foam midsole provides soft support to the foot and excellent cushioning when walking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-6 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We can&#8217;t forget the iconic <strong>Nike Air Force One<\/strong>, loved by people of all ages and both genders. These basketball shoes have been reinvented with the addition of a higher sole, which does not compromise the original design but offers excellent cushioning thanks to the foam midsole and good grip thanks to the rubber outsole.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1728\" height=\"1080\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited.webp\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20435 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited.webp 1728w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-300x188.webp 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-1024x640.webp 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-768x480.webp 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-1536x960.webp 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-1600x1000.webp 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-1100x688.webp 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-600x375.webp 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK-edited-20x13.webp 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1728px) 100vw, 1728px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Air Force 1 Low PLT.AF.ORM <br>Photo credit: Nike <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/it\/t\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.nike.com\/it\/t\/scarpa-air-force-1-low-pltaform-2PlwKK\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Vans <strong>also <\/strong>&nbsp;presented its classic model in a <strong>platform<\/strong> version, ideal for everyday use.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">And hear hear, the <strong>Adidas Gazelle<\/strong> have also been proposed with platforms, maintaining the original design that has made them famous and loved over the years, but reinterpreted in a modern key. Available in a wide range of colors, they feature a rubber sole for safe walking and a suede upper suitable for all seasons.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">We mentioned that men can also play platforming. The <strong>Puma brand <\/strong>&nbsp;has proposed the <strong>PUMA X-Ray 2 Square<\/strong>, designed as football and training shoes to ensure that they are very cushioned and therefore comfortable and comfortable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns are-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-7 wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"840\" height=\"840\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1.jpg\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20433 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1.jpg 840w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Alphaboost_V1_Nero_HP2760_06_standard-1-20x20.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adidas ALPHABOOST V1 <br>Photo credit: Adidas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.it\/scarpe-alphaboost-v1\/HP2760.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.it\/scarpe-alphaboost-v1\/HP2760.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-vertically-aligned-center is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">For those who prefer an even sportier model, the <strong>Adidas Alphaboost V1<\/strong> gymnastics sneakers&nbsp; with a high sole offer excellent comfort and support, ideal for both gym workouts or even running in addition to everyday life. What&#8217;s special about these shoes is that they are made in part from recycled materials and boast the innovative <strong>adiprene+ cushioning technology.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"platform-sneakers-how-to-choose-them\"><strong>Platform sneakers: how to choose them?<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">After reading this article, are you tempted to buy a pair of platform sneakers? Here are some <strong>tips<\/strong> that might help you choose the ideal shoes.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">First, make sure that the height of the platform <strong>does not exceed 4-5 cm<\/strong>, otherwise you may experience difficulty walking and lose the comfort you are looking for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">The selection of the sole is a crucial step: it is advisable to opt for platform sneakers with&nbsp;a <strong>rubber sole<\/strong>, as this material offers better grip on any type of surface. As for <strong>the midsole<\/strong>, make sure it&#8217;<strong>s soft<\/strong> and has a good level of <strong>cushioning<\/strong>. Materials such as <strong>foam or memory foam<\/strong> are often used&nbsp; to ensure proper support and optimal comfort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1250\" src=\"data:image\/gif;base64,R0lGODlhAQABAAAAACH5BAEKAAEALAAAAAABAAEAAAICTAEAOw==\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited.jpg\" alt=\"platform shoes | shoestechnologies \" class=\"wp-image-20438 lazyload\" title=\"\" data-sizes=\"auto\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited.jpg 2000w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-300x188.jpg 300w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-1024x640.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-768x480.jpg 768w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-1536x960.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-1600x1000.jpg 1600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-1100x688.jpg 1100w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-600x375.jpg 600w, https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Scarpe_Gazelle_Bold_Bordeaux_IF5195_01_standard-edited-20x13.jpg 20w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">GAZELLE BOLD <br>Photo credit: Adidas <a href=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.it\/scarpe-gazelle-bold\/IF5195.html\" target=\"_blank\" data-type=\"link\" data-id=\"https:\/\/www.adidas.it\/scarpe-gazelle-bold\/IF5195.html\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">website <\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-medium-font-size\">Platform sneakers are the perfect solution to achieve a slender silhouette, while maintaining comfort and following the latest fashion trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-cyan-bluish-gray-color has-text-color has-medium-font-size\"><strong>You may also be interested in the following articles:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n<div class=\"su-posts su-posts-default-loop \">\n\n\t\n\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<div id=\"su-post-19988\" class=\"su-post \">\n\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<a class=\"su-post-thumbnail\" href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=19988\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"864\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copertina-6-20x25.jpg\" class=\"attachment-post-thumbnail size-post-thumbnail jl-lazyload lazyload wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" data-src=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/copertina-6.jpg\" title=\"\"><\/a>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"su-post-title\"><a href=\"https:\/\/shoestechnologies.exum.eu\/?p=19988\">Elisabetta Franchi: ageless fashion. 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