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 2 denim sneakers Blue
$1,450.00
Mytheresa
Balenciaga
Triple S 2 Gradient Sneakers Male 46 Grey
$1,122.00
Base Blu
Balenciaga
Triple S Sporty leather sneakers Black
$1,650.00
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
TheDoubleF not in use
Balenciaga
Leather Sneakers TRIPLE S Black
$825.50
Budapester
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - White
$975.00
Farfetch
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!
Prada
Prax 01 Re-nylon And Brushed Leather Sneakers Black
$1,011.00
Eraldo
-9%
Balenciaga
3 Xl Sneakers Grey
$1,501.00
$1,648.00
Balardi
-40%
Alexander McQueen
White Sneakers
$411.00
$685.00
Eraldo
-25%
D.A.T.E.
D. A.T. E. Sneakers Grey
$209.00
$280.00
Yoox
Alexander McQueen
Oversize Leather Sneakers Black
$581.00
Eraldo
Maison Margiela
MM6 x Salomon Sneakers Male 40.5 White
$515.00
Base Blu
-40%
Alexander McQueen
Oversized Lace-up Low-top Sneakers White
$460.00
$767.00
Eraldo
-35%
Givenchy
Yard Court Sneakers Male 46 White
$678.00
$1,043.00
Base Blu
Barracuda
Sneakers White
$502.00
Balardi
-35%
Norda
Trail Sneakers
$238.00
$366.00
Eraldo
-42%
Tory Burch
Tory Burch Good Luck Sneakers Black
$482.00
$824.00
Balardi
-30%
Ash
Sneakers White
$235.00
$335.00
Yoox
Nike
Zoom Skylon 11 Sneakers Volt / Black Green
$130.00
Slam Jam
Asics
GEL-Kayano 12.1 Sneakers Pink
$209.00
Eraldo
Nike
Zoom Skylon 11 Sneakers Summit White / Black
$130.00
Slam Jam
On Running
Cloudmonster 1 Sneakers Blue
$209.00
Eraldo
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.
