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Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 5:18 am
by petieken
I've been wanting to get myself some platform boots for a while now. These Demonia (women's) boots came on my radar, and I like the look of all 3 of them.
I can't decide which ones I should get, because they all look good IMO. Which ones do you think would be the most versatile pair?
Shaker-52:
Shaker-72:
Shaker-100:
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 6:11 am
by shadowfax
All three of the styles of boot have full zips on the inner sides of the leg.
So all reasonably easy to put on and take off again.
Personally though, I'm not a fan of any type of platform footwear. Each to their own, I guess.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:14 am
by petieken
shadowfax wrote: ↑Thu Jul 31, 2025 6:11 am
Personally though, I'm not a fan of any type of platform footwear. Each to their own, I guess.
Fair enough. I've always been intrigued by these platform boots. After seeing Mouse rocking some platform boots, I thought: why not?
I've always been a sneakers guy, and usually always owned a pair of Timberlands or so for the colder days.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:49 am
by Uncle Al
If I had to choose, I'ld go with #100 because, IMHO, the first pair, #52,
could be bad for you, if you have weak ankles. The #72, IMHO, gives
a hard 'punk/goth' vibe. The #100 in more streamlined, with, IMHO,
better ankle support. They would go better with modern clothing instead
of just Goth/Punk style. They're more versatile than the other two choices.
Again, just my $.02 worth
Uncle Al
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:17 am
by petieken
Uncle Al wrote: ↑Thu Jul 31, 2025 7:49 am
If I had to choose, I'ld go with #100 because, IMHO, the first pair, #52,
could be bad for you, if you have weak ankles. The #72, IMHO, gives
a hard 'punk/goth' vibe. The #100 in more streamlined, with, IMHO,
better ankle support. They would go better with modern clothing instead
of just Goth/Punk style. They're more versatile than the other two choices.
Again, just my $.02 worth
Uncle Al
Thanks for the insight. Yeah, the 72 gives off more punk/goth vibes. My ankles are pretty strong, I run and cycle, and do many leg &core exercises in between.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:21 am
by Jim
The shorter ones would be most versatile.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 11:43 am
by 6ft3Aussie
Those things look like they'd be quite heavy... Each to their own, but not my style.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 1:14 pm
by Bill
"Each to their own, but not my style."
I'll be sticking with my Sketchers and/or leather flip-flops. Comfort and light weight rules (in my book) - that's why I wear my casual kilts almost exclusively.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:22 pm
by Mouse
I have a pair of these Camel-300 from Demonia which I love.
You can see me wearing them here
http://www.skirtcafe.org/forums/viewtop ... 32#p269132
Out of the three proposed, I like Shaker-72: best. Shaker-100 is OK, but a bit plain, Shaker-52: is also OK, but I like the taller boot.
These boots are great fun and pretty easy to walk in. They are not desperately heavy, just look heavy because they are chunky.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Thu Jul 31, 2025 9:24 pm
by petieken
Mouse wrote: ↑Thu Jul 31, 2025 8:22 pm
I have a pair of these Camel-300 from Demonia which I love.
Out of the three proposed, I like Shaker-72: best. Shaker-100 is OK, but a bit plain, Shaker-52: is also OK, but I like the taller boot.
These boots are great fun and pretty easy to walk in. They are not desperately heavy, just look heavy because they are chunky.
They are beautiful boots, but for my first pair I want something below the knee. Thanks for reassuring they are easy to walk in, they definitely look fun. I'm ready to try something that my former self would never have dared to do.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:42 pm
by Seb
I think the 52s are going to get the most use, they can be paired up fairly readily with anything. The 72s are the best looking, but even with a zip and easy to get them on, I think you need to style your outfit more to the boots than the other way around.
Re: Platform boots
Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2025 2:47 am
by petieken
Seb wrote: ↑Fri Aug 01, 2025 6:42 pm
I think the 52s are going to get the most use, they can be paired up fairly readily with anything. The 72s are the best looking, but even with a zip and easy to get them on, I think you need to style your outfit more to the boots than the other way around.
Thanks for the insight. Yeah, it seems like the 52s would indeed be the most versatile.