The Best Light-Up Platform Heels for Pole
Want heels that glow when you spin? Here are our favourite light-up platform heels and boots, how to charge them, and where to buy them in the UK, USA and Europe.
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The quick verdict
Start with the Flashdance-708
A 7in heel, lots of colours and the most affordable way into light-up heels. Confident in 8s? Go for the Discolite-809.
Why we love them
- They light up the floor as you spin
- USB rechargeable
- Lots of colours and patterns
- Amazing in photos
Watch out for
- Flashing modes drain the battery
- 8in heights take practice
- Pricier than plain platforms
- Avoid second-hand pairs
Three styles to choose from
Sandals, disco heels or boots.
Flashdance
Light-up sandals and boots.
- 7in and 8in
- Ankle strap or boot
- 7 colours
Discolite
Disco light patterns.
- 8in clear heel
- 4in platform
- Spare heel tips
Illuminator
Light-up strappy sandals.
- 7in and 8in
- Static or changing
- Ankle strap
The best light-up platform heels
Light-up pole heels are almost all made by Pleaser, in their Flashdance, Discolite and Illuminator ranges. Choose your country below and every button takes you to the right Amazon store. Prices and sizes change, so check before you buy.
Pleaser Flashdance-708
A 7in heel with a 2.75in light-up platform and an ankle strap. 7 colours and 4 light patterns. The easiest way into light-up heels.
Pleaser Discolite-809
An 8in clear heel on a 4in platform, with multi-coloured disco lighting patterns. Comes with a charging cable and spare heel tips.
Pleaser Illuminator-709
A 7in heel and 2.75in light-up platform with an ankle strap. Static and changing colour modes, charged by USB.
Pleaser Illuminator-808
The 8in version of the Illuminator, for extra height. Best once you’re confident in 7in heels.
Pleaser Flashdance-1020
A lace-up ankle boot with a 7in heel and 2.75in light-up platform. Great with shorts or leggings.
Pleaser Flashdance-1020-8
The patent 8in version of the 1020 boot, on a 4in platform. A little extra height and shine.
Cheaper light-up heels
If you only want light-up heels for a one-off photoshoot or party, there are unbranded pairs on Amazon for under £30, such as clear light-up stilettos and 15cm light-up platform sandals. They’re new listings with no reviews yet, so check the size guide and the returns policy before you buy. For regular pole classes, we’d still choose Pleaser.
How do light-up heels work?
Light-up platform heels have LED lights and a rechargeable battery built into the sole. You charge them with a USB cable, then turn them on with a small button or switch on the underside of the shoe. Press it again to cycle through the colours and light patterns.
- Charging: plug the cable into a USB wall plug and the port on the shoe. They usually blink while charging. A full charge takes around 4 to 6 hours.
- Battery life: up to about 4 hours on a solid colour. Flashing modes use more power, so expect less, maybe around 1.5 hours.
- Turning them off: press and hold the button until the lights go out.
Top tip: use a solid colour mode in class to make the battery last, and save the flashing patterns for photos and performances.
Which height should I choose?
Light-up heels come in 7in and 8in heights. If you’re new to platforms, start with a 7in pair like the Flashdance-708 or Illuminator-709. Already comfortable in 7s? The 8in Discolite-809, Illuminator-808 or Flashdance-1020-8 add extra height. Not sure? Read our guide to 6 inch heels first.
What if my light-up heels stop working?
First check the cable and plug by trying a different one. If it’s definitely the shoes and they’re fairly new, contact the shop you bought them from, as they should be able to replace them. Occasionally a wire comes loose from the battery pack inside the shoe. We wouldn’t buy light-up heels second-hand unless you can see them working first.
A bit of history
Light-up trainers became a craze in the early 1990s, and a 1979 patent even described “illuminated dancing shoes” with lights in a clear plastic heel. Pleaser has since brought the idea to pole heels, and they look amazing on stage or in a pole shoe photoshoot.
Light-up heel FAQs
How do you charge light-up heels?
Plug the USB cable into a USB wall plug and the charging port on the underside of the shoe. They usually blink while charging, and a full charge takes around 4 to 6 hours.
How long do light-up heels stay lit?
Up to about 4 hours on a solid colour. Flashing modes use more battery, so expect less, maybe around 1.5 hours.
Who makes light-up pole heels?
Pleaser makes almost all of them, in the Flashdance, Discolite and Illuminator ranges, in 7in and 8in heights.
Where can I buy light-up platform heels?
From Pleaser stockists and Amazon in the UK, USA and Europe. Check the size chart, and buy new rather than second-hand.
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