Heels
Jun 25, 2021

I'm Calling These Platform Heels the Official Shoes of Hot Girl Summer

by Caitlin Burnett

As I'm sure you've heard by now, Hot Girl Summer is in full swing. With the country opening back up and everyone in the mood to celebrate, the Hot Girl Summer aesthetic is being embraced by the fashion crowd with open arms. This includes a carefree vibe, risqué outfits, and an overall spicy attitude. Allow our official Hot Girl Summer style guide to explain the background and idea a bit further.

The Hot Girl Summer aesthetic is accented by early '00s–inspired trends that are having a major resurgence as of late. Think low-rise pants, exposed G-strings, and belly chains. Thinking back to that era of fashion, there was one shoe style that reigned supreme: platform heels. Given that everything Y2K is cool again, it's only natural that the official shoe style of Hot Girl Summer would be one of early 2000s fame. So I'm calling it now—platform heels are it. To get you prepared, I've scoured the internet for the best platform heels for summer. Keep scrolling to check out all 28 pairs and to see how some of our favorite fashion girls are already wearing the trend.

Paris Texas Milena Platform Mules

Milena Platform Mules

I've never met a snake print I didn't like.

Simon Miller Stopper Heel Sandals

Stopper Heel Sandals

These add a pop of fun to any outfit.

Schutz Mizzy Sandal

Circa '00, in the best way.

Paloma Wool Finn Sandal

How fun is this color?

Seychelles Novelty Platform Sandal

Novelty Platform Sandal

These pair perfectly with jeans.

The best platform heels for summer

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Raye Akita Heel

The subtle texture makes these stand out.

Lisa Says Gah Dakota Flatform

Dakota Flatform

Instagram's favorite pair.

Schutz Rinna Mule

Got a summer wedding?

Kendall + Kylie Shian Patent Sandal

Kendall + Kylie

Shian Patent Sandal

Y2K trends are officially back.

Larroude Miso Platform Sandal

Miso Platform Sandal

This neutral pair feels grown-up but on-trend at the same time.

See by Chloé Lyna Sandal

Meet the centerpiece of your outfit.

Lola Cruz Ashia Sandal

I want to go on vacation just to wear these.

Vagabond Shoemakers Dioon Platform Sandal

Vagabond Shoemakers

Dioon Platform Sandal

The Velcro straps are a nice touch.

Coach Talina Sandal

I can't resist a good texture.

Gucci Crawford Leather Platform Sandals

Crawford Leather Platform Sandals

Leave it to Gucci to make the coolest platform heels I've ever seen.

Chelsea Paris Daze Sandals

For a polka-dot moment.

ASOS Design Platform Heeled Sandals

Platform Heeled Sandals

These have a night out written all over them.

Lisa Says Gah Dakota Flatform

Dakota Flatform

Can you tell I'm a sucker for animal print?

Urban Outfitters Gigi Croc Platform Mule

Urban Outfitters

Gigi Croc Platform Mule

Pink croc is the print you never knew you needed.

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