Leave it to Kendall Jenner to turn what was once an ultra-lame concept into something (sort of) chic: We’re talking about dad sneakers — yes, dad sneakers. The model was photographed over the weekend at LAX sporting a pair of chunky Yeezy Boost 700 Wave kicks that have us flashing back to the good olds days of face-palming as we watched our fathers present themselves in a pair of dingy New Balances and worn out cargo shorts (it’s a package deal) — and quite honestly, we’re into it.
But first, we must disclaim: We can’t give Jenner all the credit for this new #dadsneakers trend (try that Twitter hashtag; it’s real). For that, we’re looking to Balenciaga’s Fall 2017 Fashion Week runway debut of their chunky, multi-soled Triple S shoes — AKA official confirmation that this is, indeed, fashun. Add to that Bella Hadid’s relentless love for the thick tennis shoes (noted here, here, and here).
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While the shoes may very well be a statement piece, Jenner’s take on the trend seemed to veer more towards comfy than anything else. She kept it cool and casual in leggings, a cozy hoodie, and an oversized Vetements coat, which she used to shield her face from the flashing paparazzi.
If you’re looking to try out the look, or just itching for a pair of extra-chunky-soled shoes (we can’t deny, they do look super-comfy), then scroll through to shop our roundup of dad sneakers, below.
