A little height. A lot of personality.
Your heels.
Your kind of confidence.
Some nights call for a sleek little heel. Others call for the pair that gets its own entrance. The right height starts with what you want to wear—and what you can comfortably walk in.
Here’s a closer look at 4- through 8-inch heels, what platforms change and the details to check before you fall for your next pair.
Five heights. Five real FUNkyPair styles. Choose a pair to see current colors, sizes and availability.
The flirty first step
A classic night-out height with plenty of attitude. Four-inch heels can work with a little black dress, tailored pants or your favorite jeans. New to heels? Start with a height you can comfortably manage; four inches can still feel steep.
A little extra drama
Five inches turns up the silhouette. Look beyond the number: a platform front, the shape of the toe and an adjustable ankle strap can all change how a pair fits and feels.
Hello, gorgeous
Six-inch platforms bring a bold profile. Check the platform measurement and size chart before choosing your pair, and give yourself time to get used to the extra height.
Main character energy
Seven-inch platforms make an entrance. Think statement outfits, stage styling and a little planning: consider the floor, the distance you will walk and your experience with tall shoes.
Sky-high and loving it
Eight-inch platforms are a dramatic choice for experienced wearers. A thick platform changes the foot angle, but the overall height still takes practice and careful footing. Choose for your confidence and control.
The platform factor
Does an 8-inch heel
feel like 8 inches?
The platform makes a difference. Subtracting the platform height from the heel height gives a rough idea of the height difference under your foot.
That number doesn’t tell the whole story. Shoe shape, fit, flexibility and the way measurements are taken all matter. An 8-inch platform shoe still raises you much farther off the ground than a conventional 4-inch heel.
8″ − 4″ = 4″
An illustrative 8-inch heel with a 4-inch platform has about a 4-inch height difference.
Check each product’s actual measurements. This is a guide to the difference in height, not a promise of equivalent comfort or stability.
Before you make your entrance
5 little secrets to
your perfect pair.
The best-looking pair is one you can wear with control. Give the fit as much attention as the finish.
- Start where you feel steady.Choose a manageable height for your experience and the occasion.
- Check the platform.Compare heel and platform measurements together, rather than choosing by heel height alone.
- Get specific about fit.Use the product’s size chart and fit notes. Your toes need room and your heel should feel secure.
- Practice before the big night.Try a short walk on a clear, level indoor surface and build up gradually.
- Plan for the whole evening.Consider stairs, uneven ground and time on your feet. A backup pair can be a very good date.
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