chunky sneakers

Heavy, bulky footwear

Chunky sneakers are athletic shoes with thick, exaggerated soles and bulky silhouettes, popular in fashion since the late 2010s.

Also called dad sneakers or ugly sneakers, they intentionally reject sleek minimalism for a clunky, retro-futuristic look: She paired her chunky sneakers with a floral dress.

The style draws from 1990s basketball and running shoes.

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Opposites
silhouette/bulk

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Simple canvas footwear

espadrilles · ballet flats · loafers · canvas sneakers · moccasins

formality/context

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Elegant footwear for occasions

Oxford shoes · wingtips · brogues · pumps · stilettos

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Familiarity
Top 500,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G