Years ago you despised the Dad sneaker trend, but then you caved. You’re not alone. It took a while for chunky sneakers to catch on after Balenciaga’s iteration gained traction. Now, thanks to subtle options from legacy sportswear brands to bloated designer styles, chunky soles are here to stay . We perused the interwebs to bring you some of the best silhouettes out there. Find your match, below.
Nike
Women’s Shoe Nike Air Max Graviton
Compared to its chunkier counterparts, the Nike Graviton is the low-fuss, unassuming alternative.
Converse x J.W. Anderson
Run Star Hike ‘Black Gum’
Converse x J.W. Anderson
goat.com
$360.00
Not like you need a reason to buy another pair of Converse, but the name J.W. Anderson should do the trick. Best known for his collabs with Uniqlo, Anderson teamed up with Converse to give the quintessential American sneaker brand a futuristic facelift.
Nike drives the Dad shoe trend home with the ZoomX Vista silhouette. It looks heavy, but it’s made with lightweight mesh and foam cushioning for added comfort.
Alexander McQueen
Oversized sneakers
Alexander McQueen
farfetch.com
$530.00
These McQueens are becoming a instant classic for its minimalist yet edgy style and wedged platform heel. Try walking a few blocks without garnering compliments.
Chloé
Blake Low Top Sneakers
Chloé
farfetch.com
$541.00
Just looking at the blend of nudes and pinks will put an extra pep in your step.
Adidas Originals
Magmur Suede-Trimmed Leather and Mesh Sneakers
Adidas Originals
net-a-porter.com
$72.00
This sneaker demands to be the center of attention. Look at the wavy sole and bulky silhouette. Who could ignore this beauty?
Balenciaga
Track 2.0 Sneaker
Balenciaga
nordstrom.com
$895.00
We can’t talk about chunky sneakers without the brand who popularized the trend in the first place. Joining its sister shoe the Triple S, the Track 2.0 is a running shoe with a chic, high-tech design made in eye-catching colors.
Christian Louboutin
Red Runner Sneaker
Christian Louboutin
nordstrom.com
$1,195.00
A comfier, chiller alternative to your other “bloody” shoes.
Sorel
Kinetic Sneak High Top Sneaker
Sorel
nordstrom.com
$83.98
As part of Sorel’s Kinetic colleection, the function-first shoe brand marries comfort and style to create a sneaker that fits your foot like a glove.
Burberry
Vintage Check Arthur Sneakers
Burberry
farfetch.com
$790.00
Burberry has been undergoing a transformation since Riccardo Tisci took the reins. These sneakers meld the brand’s legacy with today’s millennial cool style.
Ash
nordstrom.com
$274.95
A sneaker that will make your sweatpants look 10x cooler.
Nerisha Penrose
Assistant Editor
Nerisha is the assistant editor at ELLE.com, covering all things beauty and fashion.
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