Platform Shoe Protectors for Pole Heels
For most dancers, a washable fabric protector such as Pleaser’s Platform Protectors (about $15 a pair) is the easy choice: it stretches over platforms up to an 8″ heel, leaves the sole bare so floor grip stays the same, and goes in the wash. Choose clear Velcro covers or invisible film if you want your glitter or rhinestone platform to show.
Platform protectors compared
| Product | Type | Fit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pleaser Platform Protectors | Reversible fabric, washable | One size, platforms up to 8″ | ~$15 |
| Pole Junkie Pole Addict protectors | Stretch fabric, sole left bare | One size | ~£15 |
| Rad Polewear protectors | Reversible elastic textile | One size | ~€14 |
| Queens of Pole clear covers | Clear plastic, Velcro | US 5–7, 8–10, 11–13; 7″ or 8″ | ~AUD 28 |
| Pole Mom Design invisible film | Self-healing clear film | Pre-cut per shoe model | ~$29 |
Prices from brand listings, October 2026. One-size fabric covers stretch, but check 6″ fit with the seller.
Our picks
Pleaser Platform Protectors
Pleaser’s own covers fit its platforms up to an 8″ heel, with no adhesive. Many prints and velvet finishes.
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Pole Junkie or Rad protectors
One-size covers from UK and European polewear brands. Pole Junkie says the bare sole means grip is unchanged.
Clear covers or invisible film
Clear Velcro covers are sized by foot and platform. Invisible film is cut per model and cured with a hairdryer, then left for 24 hours.
What are platform protectors?
Removable covers for the front and sides of a pole heel’s platform. They take the scraping from floorwork, toe stands and heel clacks so the shoe’s finish lasts longer. Most are stretchy fabric; some are clear plastic or adhesive film. See how to protect pole shoes for other tips.
How to fit and wash them
- Stretch the cover over the platform from the toe, then pull it back so the front edge sits flush.
- Fold or roll spare fabric over the edge so nothing catches.
- Try walks and simple floor moves before spins.
- Hand wash fabric covers cold and dry flat; wipe clear covers clean.
Frequently asked questions
What are platform shoe protectors?
Removable covers for the front and sides of a pole heel platform. Most are stretchy fabric, some are clear plastic or adhesive film. They take floorwork wear so the shoe finish lasts longer.
Do platform protectors affect grip?
The popular fabric styles leave the sole bare, so floor grip stays the same. Slides can feel slightly different, so practise simple moves first.
What size protectors do I need for 7″ or 8″ heels?
Fabric protectors from Pleaser, Rad and Pole Junkie are one size, and Pleaser’s fit platforms up to an 8″ heel. Clear covers are sized by foot and platform height.
Can I wash platform protectors?
Fabric types can be hand washed cold and dried flat. Clear plastic covers wipe clean. Follow the maker’s instructions for film.
Do protectors work on 6-inch heels?
One-size fabric covers stretch, so they usually fit, but sellers do not always confirm 6″ fit. Check the listing or ask the seller.
Sources
- Pleaser: Platform protectors (pleasershoes.com)
- Pole Junkie: Platform protectors (polejunkie.com)
- Rad Polewear: Shoe protectors (radpolewear.com)
- Queens of Pole: Clear protectors (queensofpoleshop.com)
- Pole Mom Design (polemomdesign.com)
Keep reading
How to protect pole shoes · How to store pole shoes · Rhinestone shoes · Pole boots