Jul 22, 2024

What's the Difference Between All the Pleaser Styles?

by Emily Wilson

You've decided to have a cheeky look at Pleaser heels, maybe with a colour or upper material in mind for your next pair, but suddenly you realise; there are so many styles to choose from! Known for their famous pole-dancing heels, Pleaser has earned a reputation globally as the most famous shoe brand for unique, sexy styles.

However, while we love how extensive their range is, we have to admit that it can be a little intimidating when it comes to understanding the differences between the shoe collections!

main pleaser styles list with heel-and platform sizes

Understanding Pleaser's Numbering System

Part 1: Sandals

For sandals, the first digit of the model number always indicates the heel height:

6: 6-inch heels (e.g., Delight collection).
7: 7-inch heels (e.g., Adore collection).
8: 8-inch heels (e.g., Flamingo collection).

How to Use This System:

Simply swap the first digit to find the same sandal design at a different height:

Adore-708 (7-inch heel):
- Prefer a lower heel? Try Delight-608 (6-inch heel).
- Want more height? Go for Flamingo-808 (8-inch heel).
Delight-601 (6-inch heel):
- More height? Choose Adore-701 (7-inch heel).
- Maximum height? Opt for Flamingo-801 (8-inch heel).


DELIGHT-601	ADORE-701	FLAMINGO-801
Same sandals with 6 inches	Same Sandals with 7 inches	Same Sandals with 8 inches

Quick Tip: The difference between Delight-608 and Delight-609 lies in the last digit. For Pleaser sandals, the last digit indicates the type of straps:

8: Features PVC clear straps for a minimalist, “barely-there” look.
9: Features same-color straps as the sandal for a cohesive, polished appearance.

This pattern applies to other Pleaser sandal styles as well!

Part 2: Boots

For boots, the first digit doesn’t indicate heel height but instead reflects the boot shaft height:

1: Ankle or Mid-Calf Boots (e.g., Adore-1020).
2: Knee-High Boots (e.g., Adore-2000).
3: Thigh-High or Over-the-Knee Boots (e.g., Adore-3000).
4: Crotch-High Boots (e.g., Adore-4000).


ADORE-1020	ADORE-2000

ADORE-3000	ADORE-4000

Just like with sandals, you can easily find similar styles in a different heel height for boots as well. Pleaser’s numbering system works the same way across all boot styles. By changing the first digit of the model name, you can adjust the heel height while keeping the design consistent. For example:

Adore-1020: 7-inch heel
Delight-1020: 6-inch heel
Flamingo-1020: 8-inch heel

This trick works for every Pleaser style, making it simple to find the perfect height for your preferred design.

A Closer Look at Iconic Brand's Styles

Adore

The largest collection, the Pleaser Adore style has over 600 different colour and design options just waiting to be explored! Absolutely perfect with a 7-inch high heel and a 2 3/4 inch platform, the Adore is the most expansive heel and platform height combination in the catalogue, making it one of the most popular among Pleaser enthusiasts. Like the others in this list, the Adore comes in:

Each of these different shoe types are available in multiple colour and upper options, making it very hard to choose a favourite. Seductive and easy to wear, this thin heel style is ideal for pole dancers with a little experience in high heels looking for a trusty pair to keep in their bag!

Fun Fact: Did you know that the Adore collection, with its iconic 7-inch heels, is one of the most popular styles among pole dancers worldwide? Its balance of height and platform makes it a top choice for mastering spins and tricks with style.

Signature Elements:

7-inch heel and 2 3/4-inch platform—offering the ideal balance of drama and wearability.
Unique design elements like rhinestones, glitter, metallic finishes, clear uppers, and vibrant colours.
With over 600 styles, the Adore collection offers the most expansive variety in Pleaser's lineup, ensuring there’s a design for every taste and occasion.
Launched in 2007, the Pleaser Adore collection has remained a cornerstone of the Pleaser catalog.
Extended Sizes: Select styles in the Adore collection are available up to size 14, making them accessible to a broader audience.

Interesting Tidbit: The Adore’s sleek design was inspired by the “Golden Era” of burlesque, where high heels symbolized glamour and sensuality. With over 600 styles, it’s like having a wardrobe just for your feet!

Our Favorite Adore Picks:

	Adore-1020Kisses: Iconic pole boots with a playful “Kisses” motif, perfect for adding flair to any performance.
	Adore-708GXY: Galaxy-inspired sandals with shimmering cosmic patterns for a bold, standout look.

Check out the full Adore lineup and discover the style that’s perfect for you.

Aspire

One of the lower heel and platform Pleaser styles, the Aspire is a little different than its fellow 6-inch heel siblings in that it is the comfortable width collection! Made with extra room in the width to allow for wearers with wider feet, these sandals and ankle boots are a very popular option for male pole dancers and female wearers alike.

With a 6-inch high heel and a 2 1/4 inch platform, these shoes come in colours galore to allow everyone to feel and look amazing no matter what the occasion!

Signature Elements:

Heel & Platform: 6-inch heel and 2 ¼-inch platform provide bold height with stability and comfort.
Beginner-Friendly: Designed for new pole dancers, offering a supportive and balanced introduction to elevated footwear.
Wider Fit: Features a broader width for comfort during performances or long wear.
Variety: Includes practical and elegant designs, with standout rhinestone styles like Aspire-608RSI and Aspire-608STD.
Sizes: Available in US women’s sizes 5–12, with Aspire-609 Sandals extending to size 14, perfect for male performers.
Occasions: Suitable for pole dancing, burlesque, cabaret, and bold everyday wear.
First Release: Launched in 2016, Aspire quickly became a favorite for comfort-focused dancers.

Our Favorite Aspire Picks:

	Aspire-608RSI: Classic rhinestone sandals with a comfort-wide fit, featuring dazzling rhinestones for a glamorous touch.
	Aspire-1020: A classic pole boot with a comfort-wide fit, designed for performers who value both comfort and iconic style.

Bejeweled

As the name suggests, this Pleaser heel is a sparkling, sexy shoe that is decorated with colourful rhinestones on the platform to make it a stunning addition to your collection. Featuring a 7-inch high heel and a 2 3/4 inch platform, the Pleaser Bejewelled is a shoe that commands attention!

Available in either a sandal or slide variety, this colourful platform and clear upper shoe draws the eye and elongates the leg while the slightly thicker rhinestone-encrusted heel allows for a smidgen more support than its thinner-heeled friends. Perfect for on stage, under shining lights, or to make an entrance, this heel offers a range of colours that ensure you'll always find the perfect match for your look!

Fun Fact: The Bejeweled collection isn’t just about rhinestones—it’s a modern tribute to the elaborate footwear worn by royals in the 18th century, where diamonds and jewels were used to signify wealth and power.

Signature Elements:

7-Inch Heel & 2 3/4-Inch Platform: Strikes the perfect balance of drama and wearability.
Rhinestone Embellishments: Sparkling designs across the heel and platform for maximum shimmer.
Stylish Design: Features sandal,slide or thigh high styles with clear uppers for a leg-lengthening effect.
First Release: Launched in 2012, Bejeweled quickly became the go-to collection for dazzling rhinestone shoes.
Colors: Available in soft pastels to bold tones, ensuring a match for every outfit.
Sizing: Most styles are available in US women’s sizes 5–11, with rare options extending up to size 14

Did You Know? Each rhinestone on the Bejeweled shoes is carefully placed for maximum shimmer under stage lights, making them a favorite for performers looking to dazzle their audience.

Our Favourite Bejeweled Picks:

	Bejeweled-3019RSF-7: A mesmerizing masterpiece, these thigh-high boots combine a cascade of rhinestones with a sleek faux leather upper, creating a bold yet refined look.
	Bejeweled-3052HG-7: Stunning thigh-high boots adorned with shimmering rhinestones on the platform and heel, paired with a glossy patent upper.

Beyond

The Pleaser Beyond is the highest Pleaser heel in the Catalogue, with a staggering 10-inch heel and 6 1/4-inch platform. A style made for experienced high heel wearers, these shoes require practice and dedication to wear safely.

Very famous for making a huge impact, this range of open toe sandals and closed toe platform pumps are available in heaps of fun colours, as well as a chrome platform sandal, a stud-covered strappy sandal, and sandals with clear platforms and straps. Perhaps the most dramatic of the high heel platforms, the Beyond shoe's tapered thin heel and platform combo cuts a striking silhouette!

Did you know? Wearing extreme heels like the Pleaser Beyond can burn as many calories as a light cardio session! The added height and balance challenge engage your core, calves, and even your glutes, giving you a workout while turning heads.

Signature Elements:

Extreme Height: Features a 10-inch tapered heel and 6 1/4-inch platform for unmatched drama and elevation.
Striking Design: Sleek, minimalist platforms with tapered heels create a bold and unforgettable silhouette.
Iconic Styles: Includes timeless designs like the closed-toe Beyond-1020 and thigh-high Beyond-3028 boots, known for clean lines and smooth finishes..
First Release: Launched in 2013, Beyond set a new standard for extreme heels, becoming a favorite for performers and bold fashion enthusiasts.
Gender Inclusivity: A popular choice for drag queens, celebrating individuality and self-expression on and off the stage, with sizes available up to 12.
Colors & Patterns: Available in classic shades like black and nude, bold hues like neon pink and metallic gold, and polished finishes such as patent and chrome.
Sizing: Available in US women’s sizes 5–12

Did you know: While the Pleaser Beyond collection boasts some of the tallest wearable high heels, reaching up to 10 inches, there are even more extreme examples in the world of footwear. For instance, in 2004, designer James Syiemiong from India created boots with a staggering 20-inch heel, recognized by Guinness World Records as the highest heels commercially available.

Additionally, artist Noritaka Tatehana designed heel-less shoes reaching up to 24 inches, famously worn by Lady Gaga.

Craze

Sometimes an 8-inch high heel just isn't enough of a draw-card for the Pleaser-loving fashionista, and that's ok!

For times when you want something seriously dramatic, the Pleaser Craze is the brand's hottest 8-inch heelless shoe with a 3-inch platform that is perfect for experienced wearers!

An incredibly clever design, the brilliant heelless design of the Craze sandals, ankle boots, thigh high boots, and pumps bring intense wow-factor! Available in colourful vegan uppers, clear materials, multi-colour styles, as well as lace-up and zip fastening styles,

it is important that you are confident walking in heelless shoes and have experience in wild styles before you brave Craze!

Signature Elements:

Heelless Design: The ultimate wow-factor with a dramatic and innovative heelless construction.
3-Inch Platform: Strikes the perfect balance between height and support for bold styling.
Convertible Feature: Includes heel attachments to transform into wedge boots for added versatility.
Variety of Styles: Available in sandals, ankle boots, thigh-high boots, and pumps, crafted in colorful vegan uppers, clear materials, and multi-color designs.
For Experienced Wearers: Perfect for confident, advanced dancers and fashion enthusiasts ready to embrace daring, wild styles.

Delight

The second largest collection in the catalogue, the Delight range is a round 6-inch heel and 1 3/4 inch platform shoe that is perfect for platform shoe beginners looking to try Pleaser styles.

Currently offering just under 300 different colour, upper material, and style options, the Delight range is one of the lower height shoes; but don't be fooled- lower doesn't mean any less impressive! There are a mind-blowing amount of styles available, including:

Signature Elements:

Heel & Platform: 6-inch heel with a 1 3/4-inch platform, perfect for beginners transitioning into platform shoes.
Heel Difference: Rounded shape heel.
Unique Variety: Includes rare styles like fur cuff ankle booties, open-toe lace-up designs, and fringed ankle boots.
Second Largest Collection: With nearly 300 designs, it’s one of Pleaser’s most expansive offerings for lower-height platform shoes.
Release Year: Launched in 2007, Delight quickly became a go-to for platform beginners.

Kiss

As one of the lower platform and heel height combinations, the Kiss collection of Pleaser high heels are a gorgeous 6-inch D-Shaped high heel with a 1 3/4 inch platform.

Offering a smaller, but just as exciting range, the Kiss heels are the perfect shoe for a beginner pole dancer, stage dancer, entertainer, or novice heel wearer who needs a boosting shoe for a special event!

Choose from ankle boots, sandals, slides, t-strap sandals, thigh high boots, Mary Jane platform sandals, platform pumps, and ankle strap sandals in clear, colourful, matte, gloss, vegan, and leather uppers and dare to be kissable!

Signature Elements:

Heel & Platform: 6-inch heel with a 1 3/4-inch platform.
Heel Style: D-Shaped heel.
Beginner-Friendly: Perfect for novice pole dancers, stage performers, or those new to high heels seeking a confidence boost.
Compact Collection: A smaller, curated range compared to other Pleaser collections, but equally captivating.
Release Year: First introduced in 2000, the Kiss collection has remained a go-to choice for platform heel beginners.

What is the difference between Kiss and Delight styles?

Well, while they both have the same heel and platform heights, they differ slightly due to the shape of the heel. With a more rounded shape heel the Delight can be distinguished from the Kiss, which offers a D-Shaped heel that has a flat side and a slightly larger heel grip!

Flamingo

Being dramatic is a bit of a challenge for Pleaser heels when there is such a varied range, but the Flamingo manages to stand out! With an 8-inch heel and 4-inch platform, this is a sexy high heel style that is for experienced wearers looking for a challenge!

Offering an extensive variety of uppers such as chrome, rhinestone, glitter, lace, flashing LED, clear, matte, gloss, vegan suede, leather, metallic and multicolour, styles to choose from include:

Signature Elements:

Heel & Platform: 8-inch heel with a 4-inch platform, designed for those seeking extreme height and a bold look.
For Experienced Wearers: Ideal for advanced dancers and performers ready for a challenge.
Extensive Styles: Includes ankle boots (open and closed toe), knee-high boots, thigh-high boots, slouch boots, sandals, platform sneakers, slides, and ankle strap sandals.
Standout Design: A striking choice for performers and fashion enthusiasts who want to stand out.
Release Year: Introduced in 2014, Flamingo quickly became a favorite among daring high-heel enthusiasts.

Conclusion:

To avoid getting overwhelmed by the options to choose from in Pleaser platform shoes, it is important to gather as much information as possible. By understanding the differences between the collections, you can choose the best shoe to match your skill level, design wants, and comfort needs!

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