Platform describes footwear with raised, thick soles of at least one and a half inches in height. Platform soles are often made of cork, plastic, rubber or wood and are generally worn for fashion or to add height.
About Wedge Sandals:
Wedge sandals are sandals that feature a triangular, wedge heels that runs uniformly underneath the foot. This heel design can add height, but is often considered to be easier to walk in than other heeled sandals. Wedge sandals may have any variety of upper design or styling or colors.