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A letter from Rose, Rowan & Rose, Sydney. October 2026
She misses a little bit of height. She does not miss heels that hurt.
On the six things that made me choose the Lina, how it compares to what you have been wearing, and why it is $79.95 in our Retirement Sale.
This is the one.
I am Rose. So many women tell me they gave up on heels years ago, and they do not regret it for a second.
But they miss the little lift. The way trousers fall better. The way a dress looks with a bit of height underneath it.
Most platform shoes look heavy and feel stiff. So they settle for flats.
I never accepted that a little height had to mean discomfort.
The Lina is my answer. A light platform sandal with a soft, breathable knit upper and a flexible sole. There were six things I would not do without.
A soft, breathable knit upper
Soft knit that lets the air through.
This is what won me over. The soft knit gently adapts to the shape of your foot and lets the air flow through, so your feet stay fresh and comfortable on warm days.
★★★★★
"The knit is so soft. It moulds to my feet and nothing rubs."
Sara, Melbourne
A little extra height, without the heel
The platform sole gives you a gentle lift and a supportive feel, without the look of a heavy platform shoe. Trousers and dresses fall better, and you still walk comfortably.
★★★★★
"I love the little bit of height. My wide-leg pants look so much better."
Angelique, Sydney
Light as anything
The Lina in grey.
Despite the platform, the Lina is wonderfully lightweight. Easy to wear for shopping, casual outings and relaxed holidays, without tired, heavy feet at the end of the day.
★★★★★
"Surprisingly light for a platform. I wore them all day in the city."
Miriam, Sydney
A flexible sole that moves with you
The sole is designed to move naturally with your foot, so it never feels stiff or restrictive. Every step feels easy, from the car park to the cafe and back again.
★★★★★
"Not stiff at all. They bend with my foot like a sneaker."
Mariette, Palm Beach
Goes with everything summer
Lovely with denim, linen and dresses.
Dresses, linen trousers, denim and shorts. Exploring a new city, lunch with friends or a lazy holiday afternoon. One easy pair for the whole season.
★★★★★
"I wear them with jeans and dresses. My go-to shoe this summer."
Lisa, Palm Beach
Six colours, sizes 5 to 12
Pink, Black, Gray, Dark Blue, Blue and Beige.
Soft pink and beige, classic black and grey, two shades of blue. Sizes 5 to 12 at the same price. A small tip: if you have wider feet, consider one size up for the most comfortable fit.
★★★★★
"I have wide feet, went one size up like they said and they're perfect."
Lisanne, Parramatta
The Lina, against what you have been wearing
| Heels or heavy platforms | The Lina | |
|---|---|---|
| Height | Painful heel | Gentle platform lift |
| Upper | Stiff leather that rubs | Soft, breathable knit |
| Weight | Heavy and clumpy | Light as anything |
| Sole | Rigid | Flexible, moves with you |
| All day | Off after an hour | Comfortable all day |
I refuse to sell a woman shoes that make her pay for a little height. That is the whole reason the Lina is in our shop.
Why it is $79.95
The Lina is part of our Retirement Sale. Rowan and I are slowing down, and we would rather our last pairs go to women who will wear them than sit in a box.
Summer is almost here. This is the shoe you will want for every lunch, holiday and city day.
When a size sells out, it will not come back.
The Lina, in our Retirement Sale.
- Soft, breathable knit upper
- Gentle platform lift
- Lightweight for all-day wear
- Flexible sole that moves with you
- Six colours, sizes 5 to 12, one price
- Free shipping across Australia and New Zealand
Combine pieces and save up to 20% extra. Discounts are applied automatically at checkout.
I have watched a lot of women try on the Lina. They stand up, and they notice they are a little taller. Then they walk across the room, and they notice nothing hurts.
That is the moment they smile.
You can have a little height and happy feet. Go and find your size.
With love,
Rose, Rowan & Rose
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