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
Black Triple S Chunky Sneakers Size 42.5
$696.24
HEWI
Balenciaga
x adidas Triple S Leather Sneaker Yellow
$629.99
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Triple S Mold sneakers Black
$975.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S Sneaker
$689.99
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Black, Size: 12 US Triple S Sneakers
$1,112.00
Miinto
Balenciaga
Triple S Metallic Sneaker
$739.99
Rue La La
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S Sporty Low-Top Sneakers White
$1,290.00
Neiman Marcus
Balenciaga
Sneakers, male, Blue, Size: 11 US Sports shoes Triple S
$1,034.00
Miinto
Balenciaga
Mens Triple S.2 Low-Top Sneakers Black
$1,090.00
Bergdorf Goodman
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!
Puma
Rebound Layup Russet Leather High-Top Sneaker Black
$39.99
Rue La La
-19%
Nike
Mens KD18 International Blue Basketball Shoes in Blue | IB6684-400
$136.97
$170.00
Nike
Givenchy
TK-MX Mesh Sneaker White
$436.99
Rue La La
-32%
Nike
Mens Giannis Freak 7 Ignition Basketball Shoes in White | HF3450-100 Orange
$77.97
$115.00
Nike
-26%
Yeezy by Kanye West
Sneakers
$312.00
$420.00
Yoox.com
Puma
Park Lifestyle Sk8 Buck Leather Sneaker Gray
$49.99
Rue La La
Alexander McQueen
Mens Oversized Leather Double-Backstay Sneakers White
$760.00
Bergdorf Goodman
Puma
Park Lifestyle Sk8 SD Suede Sneaker Gray
$49.99
Rue La La
-58%
Versace
Sneakers Black
$362.00
$852.00
Yoox.com
Puma
Park Lifestyle Sk8 Leather Sneaker Gray
$48.00
Rue La La
Oakley
Chop Saw Mixed Media Sneaker in Black/Chive at Nordstrom, Size 10
$190.00
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.
