Kenneth Cole Reeva Platform Sandal: Get Out on the Dance Floor (Even with Problem Feet)

Kenneth Cole Reeva Platform Sandal (I never claimed to be a good dancer, but I do love to dance!)

I’m always pleasantly surprised when I find a dressy shoe that works with my lousy feet. We’ve had three weddings to attend this summer so I needed something a little more glam than metallic Birks! Heeding a recommendation from my own Facebook group, I swiped up a pair of Kenneth Cole Reeva platform sandals from Amazon.

When they showed up the next day in all their gold metallic festiveness, I crossed my fingers and toes and thought, “Here goes nothing.” I had already tried the Aerosoles Cosmos (a similar block heel platform sandal) and had to send them back due to a disappointing fit across the forefoot (I have bunions, tailor’s bunions and hammertoes–a hellish trifecta).

I reluctantly buckled up the Kenneth Cole Reevas and took them for a test walk. Gingerly walking down the hall at first, I picked up my pace with confidence as I realized these might actually work if not for all-day wear, at least for a 4 hour wedding and reception.

And I was right. My new Kenneth Cole sandals provided just enough height without the staggering toe to heel pitch of a standard high heel, thanks to the one inch platform. My feet and ankles felt secure and stable.

The strap placement covered my bunion and allowed a space for my tailor’s bunion without irritation–this was key for keeping them! I’ll be honest, by the end of the evening, I was ready to kick them off, but I made it through the ceremony and reception without changing into flats!

I wish I had a photo of the evening, but you get the idea.

Find a pair of Kenneth Cole Reeva platform sandals for your next dressy event in sizes 5-12 for $50-80 from DSW and Amazon.