LEVANO's discreet elevator shoes are a collection of 19 models, from 5 cm sneakers to 8 cm cowhide leather business shoes, chosen with one priority: a design that does not look like a platform sole. For those who want to add height without anyone around them noticing, we select each model on three design points that determine how hard it is to spot.
The first is how the sole looks: the thinner it is and the closer its color is to the upper, the less the seam stands out. The second is an insole structure that creates the height inside the shoe, so there is little difference at the outsole. The third is the silhouette: boots and high-tops cover the ankle, loafers and leather shoes keep a shape close to regular footwear, and sandals cover the instep so they do not look thick-soled.
If this is your first pair, 5cm Elevator Shoes or a 6 cm lift is the easiest to start with. As a guide, go with no01 or no05 for everyday wear, the suede no07 for dates, and the Japan-made cowhide leather no29 for job interviews. For a bigger boost, choose the boots no09, the cowhide leather no20 or no21 that keep a dress-shoe shape even at 8 cm, or, for summer, the genuine leather sandals no15 and no16 that cover the instep.
- 5cm UP Elevator Sneakers no01 | ¥11,980 (tax included). The most natural-looking 5 cm.
- 5cm UP Suede Elevator Loafers no07 | ¥14,980 (tax included). A shape close to regular loafers.
- 8cm UP Cowhide Leather Elevator Business Shoes no20 | ¥20,980 (tax included). About 445 g. Works for business, too.
As a guide, choose the same size as your usual sneakers. If the size does not fit, you can exchange it once within 7 days of delivery (return shipping is paid by the customer; we cover the shipping of the replacement pair).
Even when the shoes look natural, the way you walk can give you away. For the causes and how to avoid them, see Do Elevator Shoes Look Obvious? 5 Causes and How to Choose a Discreet Pair | Picks by Occasion, and for how to walk, see How to Walk in Elevator Shoes Without Being Noticed: Tips and Practice.