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
Blue and Grey Triple S Sneakers
£595.00
Ssense
Balenciaga
Black Triple S Clear Sole Sneakers
£750.00
Ssense
Balenciaga
Red and Black Triple S Sneakers
£645.00
Ssense
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - Grey
£724.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Triple S Clear Sole sneakers - Grey
£750.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Grey Triple S Sneakers
£645.00
Ssense
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - Grey
£695.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - Black
£650.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Triple S beige sneaker
£615.27
TheDoubleF
Balenciaga
Multicolor Triple S Sneakers
£645.00
Ssense
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - Green
£695.00
Farfetch
Balenciaga
Triple S sneakers - White
£650.00
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!
-49%
Balmain
Unicorn Sneakers Black
£557.00
£1,087.00
Balardi
-40%
Cleens
Luxor Panelled Canvas Sneakers - Grey - 6 (IT40 / UK6)
£90.00
£150.00
Harvey Nichols
Balenciaga
3 Xl Sneakers Grey
£926.00
Balardi
Miharayasuhiro
Hank Low Black
£405.00
Labels
-50%
Puma
Trailfox Overland Persian Gulf
£77.00
£153.00
Balardi
-52%
Asics
Asics Mens Gel-quantum 360 Trainers - White - Size UK 11
£74.99
£154.99
Secret Sales
-50%
Santha
Santha Sneakers Model 1
£159.00
£316.00
Balardi
-9%
Salomon
Sneakers, male, Brown, 10 1/2 UK, Xt-6 Trainers
£152.06
£167.20
Miinto
-37%
Emporio Armani
Leather Sneakers Black
£158.00
£251.00
Balardi
-69%
Balenciaga
Pre-owned Mens Triple S Sneakers in Multicolor - Multicolour - Size UK 8
£191.00
£625.00
Secret Sales
-16%
New Balance
2002 R
£156.00
£186.00
Balardi
Christian Louboutin
Astroloubi Spiked Leather and Mesh Sneakers White
£825.00
Mr Porter
-42%
Prada
Sneakers Chunky Uomo Pelle Giallo/Vaniglia
£695.00
£1,202.00
Balardi
New Balance
New Balance 327 Future Classics Sneaker - Black - 4.5 (IT37.5 / UK4.5)
£110.00
Harvey Nichols
-29%
Alexander McQueen
Alexander Mc Queen Sneakers White
£348.00
£493.00
Balardi
Prada
Americas Cup panelled chunky sneakers - Blue
£740.00
FARFETCH
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.
