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
Black Sneaker Triple S Sporty
$862.64
TheDoubleF
-59%
Balenciaga
X Adidas Triple S Sneaker Red
$509.99
$1,250.00
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S Mesh Runner Sneakers Black
$1,150.00
Neiman Marcus
-60%
Balenciaga
X Adidas Triple S Sneaker Green
$499.99
$1,250.00
Rue La La
-50%
Balenciaga
Triple S Mule Sneaker Silver
$509.99
$1,020.00
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S Sneaker Clear Sole White
$1,150.00
Neiman Marcus
-50%
Balenciaga
X Adidas Triple S Leather Sneaker Yellow
$629.99
$1,250.00
Rue La La
-31%
Balenciaga
Triple S Sneaker
$689.99
$995.00
Rue La La
-30%
Balenciaga
Triple S Metallic Sneaker
$739.99
$1,050.00
Rue La La
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!
-70%
-73%
Buttero
Sneakers Black
$147.00
$543.00
Yoox.com
Karl Lagerfeld
Grid Logo Embossed Sneaker in Black at Nordstrom Rack, Size 10.5
$89.97
Nordstrom Rack
-26%
Yeezy by Kanye West
Sneakers
$312.00
$420.00
Yoox.com
-40%
Alexander McQueen
Oversized Sneaker in Blue Grey/Madder/Bor at Nordstrom, Size 10.5Us
$354.00
$590.00
Nordstrom
-58%
Asics
GEL-Kayano 14 Metallic Plum sneakers - unisex - Rubber/Mesh/Leather - 11.5 - Neutrals
$269.00
$640.00
FARFETCH
-40%
Alexander McQueen
Oversize Sneaker in Rock/Dark Caramel at Nordstrom, Size 13Us
$354.00
$590.00
Nordstrom
-17%
-25%
Tommy Hilfiger
lace-up leather boots in black
$198.00
$264.00
ASOS
-44%
New Balance
9060 Mushroom Brown sneakers - unisex - Suede - 8.5
$308.00
$546.00
FARFETCH
Oakley
Chop Saw Mixed Media Sneaker in Black/Chive at Nordstrom, Size 10
$190.00
Nordstrom
-61%
New Balance
9060 Phantom/Rich Oak sneakers - men - Polyurethane/Rubber/Fabric/Fabric - 11.5 - Brown
$213.00
$546.00
FARFETCH
-35%
schuh
Django chukka boots in tan nubuck-Brown
$79.30
$122.00
ASOS
-40%
Alexander McQueen
Oversized Sneaker in White/Khaki at Nordstrom, Size 10Us
$354.00
$590.00
Nordstrom
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.
