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The Grown-up Platform Shoe
The recent rage for platform shoes has produced a lot of styles too flamboyant for everyday wear; Lambertson Truex’s Pembrooke loafer is sensible but still satisfies the urge to tower ($525 at Bergdorf Goodman, 754 Fifth Ave., at 57th St.; 212-753-7300).