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When did platform shoes come into style?

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When did platform shoes come into style?
Platform shoes came into style during the 1960s and 70s and remained popular into the 1980s. However, the shoes first debuted during the 1930s. Contemporary footwear designers continue to produce platforms. You'll find a selection of vintage shoes on 1stDibs.
1stDibs ExpertMarch 22, 2022
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1970S Platform Heels
Located in New York, NY
1970S Platform Heels
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1970s Heels

1970s Bruno Magli Platform Sandals
By Bruno Magli
Located in Alford, MA
Iconic 1970s platform sandals by Bruno Magli in bright green leather featuring crossed straps in front, a buckled strap in back, and a 3 1/2" chunky heel.
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1970s Italian Shoes

Museum Worthy 1970's Glam Rock leather Red & Black Platform Boots UK 6 / EU 39
Located in Sheffield, GB
London (England) circa 1970. MEASUREMENTS IN INCHES ; Towering heel height of 5.5" tall, with 3.5" platform heel /Height from top of boot to sole of foot 16” Calf circumference 13.5”...
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1970s English Boots

YSL Red Logo Print Platform Wedge Sandals US9, 1970s
By Yves Saint Laurent
Located in Los Angeles, CA
1970s era red silk wedges with jacquard YSL logo fabric. Mid height heel with ankle strap. Comfy and chic walking shoes to pair with your easy, breezy summer frocks. Never worn. Come...
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20th Century Sandals

Vintage Pierre Cardin 1970s Navy Leather Wooden Platform Mules, Size 8 Rare
By Pierre Cardin Paris
Located in Port Saint Lucie, FL
Striking vintage Pierre Cardin platform mules dating to the 1970s, crafted in deep navy leather and set atop sculptural wooden platforms and heels.
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1970s French Clogs Mules

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