Work It: The 10 Best Platform Shoes That Are Stylish, SFW and Under $100

* Stylish platform shoes that are safe and suitable for work
* Get the ideal combo of comfort and style
* Step up your shoe game and work attire

Whether your work attire is strictly business formal, business casual or is maybe even a rare free-for-all, it’s important to feel comfortable and stylish in the outfits you wear day in and day out. Although you may not think platform shoes are for you, are something you’d want to wear all day or are even SFW, you’d be surprised to find that there is a huge array of affordable and accessible options these days.

Platform shoes are also a much more comfortable alternative to pumps because of their lack of arch but huge presence of height. After you see these, you’ll be wondering why you never gave them a chance earlier. Here are 10 platform shoes under $100 that you can definitely *work* with.

1. Treasure & Bond Platform Derby

Comparable to the oxford or stereotypical dress shoe, these platformed lace ups are a super unique alternative to the classic. With these, you have just the right amount of professionalism mixed with style, giving you an outfit that looks complete and effortlessly chic. If silver isn’t your thing, don’t worry. They also come in matte black and nude for more convenience.

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2. Steve Madden Platform Espadrille

For more casual days at the office or when you’re feeling like you need a little more comfort after a long week in restricting shoes, these slightly arched platform espadrilles by Steve Madden are a great choice. Made with leather, a lightly padded footbed and an adjustable buckle strap for personal preference, these are a great staple from office to outing and back.

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3. Bella-Vita Caralynn

For those who can’t quite commit to the height that platform shoes usually bring, these sandals from Bella-Vita have just the right amount of height for a little extra lift. With a closed toe design and a leather strap, these may become your new go-to work shoe. The best news? They come in three different colors fit for every outfit.

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4. Naturalizer Thea Platform Espadrille

Espadrilles are one of the biggest trends that can be utilized in almost every situation. These can be worn with pants or jeans, a skirt or even a dress when you want to add just a little bit of pizzazz to your ‘fit — and these ones come in four different colors. The intricate detailing makes these high-quality leather shoes look luxurious for a price you’ll feel good about spending.

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5. Franco Sarto Caroline Sandal

These Franco Sarto platform sandals are easy on the feet while also giving you a three-inch boost — without the pain of it. They come in this camel brown color, black and a bright red and are good not only for work but brunch or even an event out, too.

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6. MINIVOG Tassel Platform Loafer

These slip on platform loafers allow for maximum comfort for long days on the job. Although they may not seem like your first choice when it comes to treating yourself to a new pair of shoes, these will definitely surprise you with how cute and versatile they can really be.

7. Chinese Laundry Ollie Sandal

The least platform-like of them all, these wedges from Chinese Laundry give you the height of heels with the stability of platforms — a win-win situation that can be difficult to find. Reviewers ranked these either 4 or 5 stars for comfort which is promising for a pair of shoes you wear for nearly the entire day.

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8. Steve Madden Recover Platforms

Steve Madden knows how to do shoes and do them well, especially when it comes to platform shoes. These all-black leather sandals are not only good for casual work days, but could also complete nearly any outfit. Pair with some cut off jeans, a denim skirt or a summer dress for a chic, low-maintenance look.

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9. Rockport Lanea Woven Slide

With perfect reviews on Zappos, these summertime dressy sandals are a mix of a mule and platform and are practically calling your name. Coming in nude, black, navy and white, there are endless outfit possibilities these shoes could work with, and they are totally budget friendly. “The most comfortable shoe I’ve tried on this year,” gushes nearly every reviewer. Give these a shot.

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10. Nine West Verwin Oxford

Lastly, these are another awesome alternative to the boring dress shoe. These leather kicks come in white and gold for when you want to add a little extra glitz to your favorite outfit. The detailing is unlike other shoes and actually doubles as ventilation for those hotter summer days that might just save your feet from overheating during the day.

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