Disco Platforms Are Back, Big Time, But Why?

On the runways of 2016, shoes reached new heights--literally. One of the tallest shoes of the year, Marc Jacobs's boots from both Fall 2016 and Spring 2017, came in at a staggering seven-inches high, with Balenciaga's platforms, Maison Margiela's lofty loafers, and Faith Connexion's disco kicks measuring in just under. Even more moderate shoes got a lift, like Coach 1941's creepers and Mary Katrantzou's multi-strap pumps in pony-haired leopard print. In the end, though, no one managed to rework ...