[{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/uncategorized\/dad-shoes-the-latest-luxury-fashion-item-to-start-a-sportswear-trend\/#NewsArticle","mainEntityOfPage":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/uncategorized\/dad-shoes-the-latest-luxury-fashion-item-to-start-a-sportswear-trend\/","headline":"Dad Shoes: The Latest Luxury Fashion Item to Start a Sportswear Trend","name":"Dad Shoes: The Latest Luxury Fashion Item to Start a Sportswear Trend","description":"The demand for athleisure does not seem to be slowing anytime soon as consumers look increasingly towards style, practicality, and convenience when purchasing a gym outfit. Sportswear is more than just an attire to wear when working out; consumers want something that can bring them to the gym, office, and lunch appointments. This means that […]","datePublished":"2020-08-04","dateModified":"2022-04-15","author":{"@type":"Person","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/clara-tan\/#Person","name":"Clara Tan","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/author\/clara-tan\/","identifier":79,"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/32a38e87a0b69ebfb033201a94ab4d57d55f638735436352bee5a1adcf3baa70?s=96&d=mm&r=g","url":"https:\/\/secure.gravatar.com\/avatar\/32a38e87a0b69ebfb033201a94ab4d57d55f638735436352bee5a1adcf3baa70?s=96&d=mm&r=g","height":96,"width":96}},"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"TheHomeGround Asia","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/photo_2021-07-22-222533.jpeg","width":640,"height":640}},"image":{"@type":"ImageObject","@id":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1597826026282_sportswear_dad-shoes_instagram_8.jpg","url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/wp-content\/uploads\/1597826026282_sportswear_dad-shoes_instagram_8.jpg","height":1191,"width":1080},"url":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/uncategorized\/dad-shoes-the-latest-luxury-fashion-item-to-start-a-sportswear-trend\/","about":["Uncategorized"],"wordCount":703,"articleBody":"The demand for athleisure does not seem to be slowing anytime soon as consumers look increasingly towards style, practicality, and convenience when purchasing a gym outfit. Sportswear is more than just an attire to wear when working out; consumers want something that can bring them to the gym, office, and lunch appointments. This means that not only is a presentable and comfortable crop top extremely important, a solid (and fashionable) pair of kicks is paramount too.\u00a0Till date, we\u2019ve seen how sportswear and the fashion industry have constantly borrowed from each other, as with the perennial Adidas-designed Stan Smith tennis shoes that have now reached coveted cult sneaker status, and Champion\u2019s best-selling Reverse Weave sweatshirt that was powered by the \u201890s nostalgia trend on runways. But noticeably, in the footwear world, where buyers used to look for sleek and subtle, they now want bold and loud.\u00a0We\u2019re talking about dad shoes \u2014 or chunky sneakers, ugly sneakers, and turbo trainers. They\u2019re characterised by their massive soles, thick uppers, and Nineties patterns your dad would probably approve of. Simply put, they\u2019re extra cushioned, oversized, and the opposite of everything minimalism stands for. While this flamboyant and ostentatious footwear trend has its fair share of haters, it\u2019s also adored by many celebrities and models, like Kendall Jenner and Gigi Hadid. Dad shoes have also been said to bear a resemblance to running shoes \u2014 which makes perfect sense for this super-chunky sneaker trend to grace the streets and fitness studios.\u00a0So what else is causing this increase in popularity? Many have credited the revival of dad shoes to Balenciaga\u2019s Triple S trainer, which comes in an oversized fit, washed effect, and embossed logo of the luxury fashion house. It should also be noted that many haute couture brands have also proceeded to release their own version of dad shoes, such as Raf Simons\u2019 Ozweego, Louis Vuitton\u2019s Archlight, and Gucci\u2019s Rhyton.\u00a0There are also plenty of activewear alternatives around, including the New Balance 624, perhaps the most classic dad shoe around. While it\u2019s not as flashy compared to what\u2019s on the market right now, it\u2019s an OG design real dads probably wore back in the days for sporting activities.\u00a0The Nike Air Monarch IV stands to qualify as the OG dad shoe too. This is a unisex training shoe with lightweight cushioning and durable support, supported with a thick sole and leather upper. It\u2019s known as the king of all dad shoes, has an Instagram page dedicated to it (@teammonarch) and will definitely pick up due to engagement on social media. In fact, if you\u2019re looking something with evergreen value, the Monarch is probably your best bet.\u00a0The Instagram crowd would probably notice and own a pair of Fila Disruptors. Not only are they oh-so-white (a sneaker bonus!), they come with a large EVA midsole and thick padding. Admittedly, Fila has been known to release items more towards the fashionable side, so whether or not the Disruptors make for a good pair of workout shoes remain to be uncovered.\u00a0Now comes the loud colours \u2014 as if dad shoes aren\u2019t attention seeking enough, brands seek to catapult this trend further by coming up with bold, bright shades. Those born in the \u201880s might remember the Saucony Shadow Original. While the version today still has the suede, \u201990s-esque padded collar and tongue, it\u2019s now painted in a beautiful wine with a modern EVA midsole that provides cushioning and absorbs shock.\u00a0You can credit Kanye West for a lot of things, one of it being making the dad shoe cool with his collaboration with Adidas. The Yeezy 500 is a combination of leather, sue, and mesh and is a very utilitarian style shoe \u2014 very fitting if your overall style is street oriented.\u00a0While it seems clear that the dad shoe trend is here to stay, could we see other sneaker styles emerging? Dad shoes aren\u2019t necessarily the best for squats and deadlifts due to its cushioned soles; so while this chunky sneaker will thrive in the HIIT and cardio world, it would be interesting to see this show-stopping footwear dominate a different sport such as hiking."},{"@context":"https:\/\/schema.org\/","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"name":"Uncategorized","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/uncategorized\/#breadcrumbitem"},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"name":"Dad Shoes: The Latest Luxury Fashion Item to Start a Sportswear Trend","item":"https:\/\/thehomeground.asia\/uncategorized\/dad-shoes-the-latest-luxury-fashion-item-to-start-a-sportswear-trend\/#breadcrumbitem"}]}]