Elevator Sneakers Compared: How to Choose Between 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm
Comparison by lift height | Elevator sneakers
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How to Choose Between 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm
With sneaker-type elevator shoes, 5 cm, 6 cm and 7 cm lifts differ in both looks and practicality. We compare LEVANO's 10 models by height and explain how to choose a first pair, an everyday pair, and a pair for days when you want a real boost.
"I want to add height naturally with sneakers, but should I choose 5 cm, 6 cm or 7 cm?"
Elevator sneakers are more casual and easier to wear every day than leather-shoe types, but with so many heights to choose from they are easy to get lost in. Just 1 cm of difference changes how natural they look, how quickly you get used to them, and which trousers go with them.
This article compares LEVANO's 10 elevator sneaker models by height and explains who and what occasions each one suits.
What this article covers
- The short answer: 5 cm for a first pair, 6 cm for balance, 7 cm for a real boost
- Comparison table of the 10 models
- Recommended 5 cm lifts
- Recommended 6 cm lifts
- Recommended 7 cm lifts
- How to choose, sneaker-specific tips
POINT 01
The short answer: 5 cm for a first pair, 6 cm for balance, 7 cm for a real boost
A first pair or everyday wear: 5 cm lift
A height that rarely affects the way you walk and makes trouser length easy to balance. Ideal if you want to try elevator shoes for the first time or wear them daily for the commute or school.
A balance of natural looks and change: 6 cm to 6.5 cm lift
A height where you clearly feel the change yet still look natural. Recommended for dates and smart-casual outfits.
For days when you want a real boost: 7 cm lift
A height where the visual change is obvious. Choose a model with a silhouette that does not look platform-like and pair it with trousers that have a slightly wider hem for a natural look.
POINT 02
Comparison table of the 10 models
LEVANO elevator sneakers compared
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POINT 03
Recommended 5 cm lifts
A 5 cm lift is the height that looks most natural. It suits people wearing elevator shoes for the first time and anyone who wants a pair for the daily commute or school.
no01 | The safe choice
A basic low-top classic that goes with any trousers. Affordable too, which is why it is so often chosen as a first pair.
no05 | Wide size range
Available from 23.0 cm, so it also suits those looking for smaller sizes.
no13 | For a cleaner look
A neat, French-inspired design that is easy to wear on dates and to dinners.
POINT 04
Recommended 6 cm lifts
A 6 cm lift is just right if you want a change without it looking unnatural.
no02 | The balanced classic
A low-top 6 cm lift. Works for everything from everyday wear to weekend dates.
no08 | A high-top that hides the ankle
The high-top covers the ankle, so the height of the heel is less noticeable. Easy to pair with slimmer trousers and recommended for dates.
no39 | A 6.5 cm white sneaker
A clean white sneaker with a heel accent and a 6.5 cm lift. Halfway between 6 cm and 7 cm, it suits dates and long walks in town.
POINT 05
Recommended 7 cm lifts
A 7 cm lift is the height where the visual change is obvious. Choose a model whose silhouette does not look platform-like and pair it with straight or tapered trousers with a slightly wider hem for a natural look.
no04 | Natural leather for a real boost
A 7 cm lift with a natural leather upper. Perfect for everyday wear, and also for slightly dressier occasions such as dates and dinners.
no06 | Monotone and easy to pair
A monotone colourway that goes with trousers of any colour. Styles you up while keeping the platform feel in check.
no10 | A classic design
A classic sneaker weighing about 405 g. For those who want a pair to wear for years, and a boost with a calm, understated look.
no37 | Monotone with line accents
A 7 cm lift in a monotone colourway with line accents on a white base. Easy to pair with outfits for dates, everyday wear and walks in town.
POINT 06
How to choose, sneaker-specific tips
Low-top or high-top?
High-tops cover the ankle, so the height of the heel is less noticeable. Low-tops are light and easy to pair; the trick is to wear trousers whose hem rests lightly on the heel.
White or black?
White looks clean and suits spring and summer; black looks sharper and makes the bulk of the shoe less noticeable. If in doubt, black is the safe choice.
Pairing with trousers
Sneakers already have thick soles, so a standard to slightly wide hem looks natural. Avoid rolling up the hem, which exposes the heel and makes the height obvious.
Choosing a size
Use your usual sneaker size as a guide. Go one size up if you have wide feet or a high instep. If the size is wrong, one exchange is free.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions
Q. Will people notice even with the sneaker type?
Sneakers already have thick soles, so the height is less noticeable than with leather shoes. Combine a model whose silhouette does not look platform-like with trousers whose hem rests lightly on the heel, and even a 7 cm lift looks natural.
Q. Is a 7 cm lift hard to walk in?
It takes some getting used to, but it is a height you can wear every day. If it is your first pair, start with 5 cm to 6 cm, or if you choose 7 cm, break them in indoors for a few days before going out.
Q. Is there any point in owning both 5 cm and 7 cm?
Yes. Using the 5 cm pair for daily wear and the 7 cm pair for days when you want a real boost makes them easy to keep wearing.
LEVANO SNEAKERS
For those looking for elevator sneakers in the height that suits them
LEVANO offers elevator sneakers with 5 cm, 6 cm, 6.5 cm and 7 cm lifts. With silhouettes that do not look platform-like, they style you up naturally for everything from everyday wear to dates.
Summary
For elevator sneakers, the guide is 5 cm for a first pair or daily wear, 6 cm for a balance of natural looks and change, and 7 cm for days when you want a real boost.
For 5 cm, look at no01, no05 and no13; for 6 cm to 6.5 cm, no02, no08 and no39; for 7 cm, no04, no06, no10 and no37.
Black makes the bulk of the shoe less noticeable, and trousers with a standard to slightly wide hem that rests lightly on the heel look most natural.
Use your usual sneaker size as a guide, and if the size is wrong, one exchange is free.
Products featured in this article
5 cm UP Elevator Sneakers no01| For a first pair. The most natural 5 cm lift
6 cm UP Elevator Sneakers no02| A 6 cm lift with a good balance of natural looks and change
7 cm UP Heel-Up Sneakers no04| Natural leather for a real 7 cm boost
6.5 cm UP Heel White Sneakers no39| Between 6 cm and 7 cm, in a clean white
7.0 cm UP Monotone Line Sneakers no37| A 7 cm lift in monotone with line accents
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