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
Triple S sneakers Black
$1,550.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S.2 gradient sneakers in polyurethane, grey
$1,400.00
TheDoubleF
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers Black
$1,550.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S.2 sneakers in grey/green polyurethane
$1,400.00
TheDoubleF
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers Black
$1,550.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers White
$1,550.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers White
$1,550.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S Sporty leather sneakers Black
$1,650.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S Mold sneakers Black
$1,225.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S.2 sneakers Black
$1,450.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S.2 sneakers Grey
$1,450.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S beige sneaker
$671.64
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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!
-9%
Balenciaga
3 Xl Sneakers Grey
$1,481.00
$1,625.00
Balardi
-77%
Buttero
Sneakers Black
$125.00
$543.00
Yoox
-20%
Alexander McQueen
White Sneakers
$555.00
$694.00
Eraldo
-74%
John Galliano
Sneakers Black
$105.00
$409.00
Yoox
-31%
Valentino Garavani
Open Leather Sneakers Blue
$673.00
$969.00
Balardi
-53%
Versace
Sneakers Black
$397.00
$852.00
Yoox
On
Cloudnova Form 2 Sneakers Black
$268.00
Balardi
-27%
Barracuda
Sneakers Brown
$266.00
$362.00
Yoox
-25%
Salomon
XT-6 Sneakers White
$176.00
$235.00
Eraldo
-23%
Yeezy by Kanye West
Sneakers
$322.00
$420.00
Yoox
Santoni
Lace-up Low-top Sneakers Black
$647.00
Eraldo
-60%
Buttero
Sneakers Black
$191.00
$476.00
Yoox
Barracuda
Sneakers White
$495.00
Balardi
-78%
Narciso Rodriguez
Sneakers White
$156.00
$722.00
Yoox
-20%
Amiri
MA-1 Panelled Leather Sneakers White
$696.00
$870.00
Eraldo
-72%
D.A.T.E.
D. A.T. E. Sneakers Black
$93.00
$330.00
Yoox
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.
