I’ve always been skeptical about platform boots — they look amazing in photos but I worried they’d be impossible to walk in. When the Koi Footwear Amabalis boots arrived, I was immediately struck by how lightweight they felt. The white floral detailing is subtle but pretty, and the platform isn’t as intimidating as I expeted.

I wore them to a friend’s birthday dinner last weekend, fully prepared with backup flats in my bag. But I didn’t end up needing them. After about an hour, I realized I wasn’t thinking about my feet at all — no pinching, no sliding, just… comfortable. It turned out better than I thought. The platform actually made walking feel more stable than some of my lower heels.

What surprised me most was how versatile they were. I paired them with jeans for a casual brunch the next day, and they worked perfectly. If you’re curious about these surprisingly wearable platform boots, you can view product here. They’ve become my go-to for days when I want a little lift without the usual heel struggle.