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
-30%
Balenciaga
Triple S Sporty leather sneakers Black
$1,155.00
$1,650.00
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.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
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - Grey
$995.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Grey Triple S Sneakers
$950.00
Ssense
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
$1,501.00
$1,648.00
Balardi
-20%
Alexander McQueen
White Sneakers
$551.00
$689.00
Eraldo
-41%
D.A.T.E.
D. A.T. E. Sneakers Green
$181.00
$308.00
Yoox
-20%
Alexander McQueen
Oversized Lace-up Low-top Sneakers White
$616.00
$770.00
Eraldo
-31%
Casadei
Nexus Sneakers Pink
$566.00
$824.00
Balardi
-10%
Norda
Trail Sneakers
$331.00
$368.00
Eraldo
Barracuda
Sneakers White
$502.00
Balardi
Santoni
Lace-up Low-top Sneakers Black
$642.00
Eraldo
-41%
D.A.T.E.
D. A.T. E. Sneakers Brown
$154.00
$262.00
Yoox
-20%
Asics
Gel-Quantum Kinetic Logo Sneakers Grey
$224.00
$280.00
Eraldo
-35%
adidas
Rekord Sneakers Core Black / Cloud White
$73.00
$112.00
Slam Jam
Dolce & Gabbana
DG Athletic Sneakers Black
$642.00
Eraldo
-50%
Versace
Sneakers White
$602.00
$1,204.00
Yoox
Fendi
Flow Leather Low-top Sneakers Beige
$992.00
Eraldo
-60%
J.W.Anderson
Sneakers White
$271.00
$675.00
Yoox
Prada
Americas Cup Panelled Sneakers Grey
$922.00
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.
