Also known as dad shoes, the chunky sneakers trend with these 6 cool kicks sneakers are known for their oversized look because of their extravagant sole design and over-the-top detailing. Remember the Raf Simons X Adidas Ozweego shoes or the Balenciaga Triple S that were quite literally the harbingers of the trend? The chunky sneakers were earlier considered a bit too much because of their garish styling, but fast-forward a few years and find these shoes everywhere. They have people fascinated and obsessed with their unique style, comfort and versatility. So much so that they’ve made their way into coveted closets of celebrities, including Bella Hadid, Hailey Baldwin and Chance the Rapper, from around the globe.
More so, the wide variety of designs available for people to choose from is quite extensive and astonishing. From reinventing classic and iconic staples in a chunky silhouette to dropping absolutely fresh styles, brands have been going all out with their designs and sneakerheads have been equally embracive of them. Take the Converse Run Star Hike Platform Sneakers (Buy it for Rs 22,000 approx. on Farfetch) for instance. An iteration of the classic Chuck Taylors, these eyeball-grabbing chunky sneakers have been a hot-selling pair. Similarly, the avant-garde colourway of the FILA Ray Tracer Apex (Buy it for Rs 8,999 on Tata CLiQ) makes it an amazing standout pick.
So, whether you’re team chunky sneakers or not, this trend is definitely in for the long haul.
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Here’s a list of the best chunky sneakers to amp up your shoe game
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- Nike Air More Uptempo ’96
- UGG Zip Gore-Tex
- Converse Run Star Hike Platform Smoked Canvas
- FILA Men’s Ray Tracer Apex
- Hoka Bondi L
- Just Cavalli Faux Fur Chunky Low-Top Sneakers
1 . Nike Air More Uptempo ’96
With the signature swoosh logo alongside the visible Max Air cushioning, the Nike Air More Uptempo ‘96 in a chunky design makes for a great pick. Offering both style and comfort are the elastic straps over the tongue that not only keep your style on point but also let you wear the pair unlaced. While the synthetic underlays add dimension beneath the AIR lettering, the Max Air unit adds durable and lightweight cushioning. The design also has perforated side panels and the Nike logo embroidered on the toe and tongue.
2. UGG Zip Gore-Tex
Delivering style and function are these chunky sneakers by UGG. To protect against weather conditions like rain and snow, the shoes’ upper combines layered textile and waterproof leather. Additionally, the zippers and tongue are gusseted and treated with water-repellent coatings. The unisex shoe is made with lightweight and durable, oversized Treadlite by UGG sports sole and offers increased cushioning and traction. It also features a heat-embossed UGG logo and a foam footbed with a textile sockliner made partly with recycled polyester.
3. Converse Run Star Hike Platform Smoked Canvas
Nail the chunky sneakers trend with the Converse Run Star Hiked Platform shoes that are a modish spin on the classic everyday Chucks. While the moulded platform with a two-tone outsole and rounded heel lends futuristic vibes to the design, the canvas upper with a rubber toe cap and the ankle patch retain the iconic style. It has a distressed midsole for a vintage look with an OrthoLite insole for cushioning.
4. FILA Men’s Ray Tracer Apex
The FILA Ray Tracer Apex is an ideal everyday shoe that offers comfort and style in a myriad of colours. The upper features a blend of leather, mesh and textile in a dynamic colourway of blue, yellow, violet and black with the chunky sole highlighted with similar-hued accents. While the tongue and collars are padded for comfort, the lightweight EVA midsole further adds to that.
5. Hoka Bondi L
A unisex chunky sneaker, the Bondi L is a maximally cushioned road shoe that’s perfect for everyday wear owing to its ultralight full-length EVA midsole and bevelled heel design. With a wide footbed for better stability and a sleek grain leather and mesh upper, the pair is also engineered with early-stage MetaRocker geometry for ease and all-day comfort
the chunky sneakers trend with these 6 cool kicks.
