Chunky “dad” sneakers are the shoe to have this season
There was a time not too long ago when the coolest sneakers to wear were sleek, white, minimal and honestly, quite boring. Everyone was all about the simple, versatile look. I mean, if you didn’t own one or two Adidas Stan Smith shoes, did you even follow trends? From luxury brands like Gucci & YSL to affordable retailers like Zara and H&M, everyone was selling these sneakers like hot cakes. But, that ship is slowly sailing.
The minimal look is being phased out and replaced by the polar-opposite cousin, the chunky “dad” sneakers. These shoes give us 1995 Sketchers vibes and resemble the look of every 80’s dad on a Sunday afternoon. Currently, they’re truly taking over fashion weeks across the globe and are all over every Instagram model’s page. The Raf Simons X Adidas Ozweego was one of the first chunky sneakers to really set the tone. Soon after, Balenciaga released the Triple S sneaker and that really took the world by storm.
Balenciaga
x adidas Triple S Sneaker Red
$509.99
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Black, Size: 10 US Triple S Sneakers
$1,384.83
Miinto
Balenciaga
Triple S Mold sneakers Black
$975.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S.2 Low-Top Sneakers Black
$1,090.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Gray, Size: 12 US Triple S 2 Sports Shoes
$1,183.95
Miinto
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S.2 Low-Top Sneakers
$1,090.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Blue, Size: 10 US Triple S 2 Sneaker
$1,183.95
Miinto
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S Sporty Low-Top Sneakers White
$1,290.00
Neiman Marcus
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Blue, Size: 13 US Triple S Sneakers
$1,287.63
Miinto
Balenciaga
Triple S.2 gradient sneakers in polyurethane, grey Gray
$1,100.00
TheDoubleF
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Blue, Size: 11 US Sports shoes Triple S
$1,212.03
Miinto
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S Sporty Low-Top Sneakers Black
$1,290.00
Neiman Marcus
How to style the chunky sneakers
- Don’t wear them with a minimalist outfit. You don’t want them to become the centre of attention.
- Wear several layers on top to balance out the look
- Change it up with bright colours and pieces that will add structure to the entire look
- Don’t go sockless. These shoes are usually a bit heavy and you’re going to want the support from the socks.
- Feel free to wear them with trousers, not just jeans and joggers. The edgy look will totally work with a trendy pair of plaid trousers
- Rocking a full suit? Why not wear your chunky sneakers then!
-49%
Nike
Mens KD18 International Blue Basketball Shoes in Blue | IB6684-400
$85.97
$170.00
Nike
-39%
Nike
Mens Giannis Freak 7 Fearless Basketball Shoes in Black | HF3450-007
$69.97
$115.00
Nike
Autry
CLC LOW SNEAKERS IN WHITE LEATHER AND AMAZON SUEDE
$280.00
Autry
Autry
SNEAKERS CLC LOW IN WHITE AND FANTA LEATHER
$280.00
Autry
-19%
Nike
Mens Giannis Immortality 4 Basketball Shoes in White | FQ3680-102
$68.97
$85.00
Nike
Ermenegildo Zegna
Mens Triple Stitch Monte Grained Leather Slip-On Sneakers Black
$1,550.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Nike
Mens V5 RNR Shoes in White | HJ5228-101
$95.00
Nike
Valentino
Rope Sneaker Green
$278.00
Rue La La
-58%
Versace
Sneakers Black
$362.00
$852.00
Yoox.com
-4%
Brand Black
Mens Kaiju Sneakers Blue
$416.00
$432.00
LUX LAIR
Nike
Mens V5 RNR Shoes in White | IR7541-121
$95.00
Nike
Alexander McQueen
Mens Oversized Leather Double-Backstay Sneakers White
$760.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Does that mean white minimalist sneakers are out? The short answer is no, but they’re on their way of becoming not-so-trendy. Why? Well, if you’re a pre-teen and your dad’s wearing the minimalist whites, you’re likely not going to want to. Which means, these babies will be out of trend pretty soon.
