Redefining “Dad Shoes”
In September of 2021, the Australian pop culture and style website, Man of Many published an article entitled, “15 Dad Shoes That Will Make You King of the Cookout.” Dad shoes, if you’re unfamiliar with the concept, are typically thought of as white, thick-soled, chunky, absurdly comfortable sneakers that can be purchased at Kohls or Modell’s for well under $100. They are the preferred shoes of undercover cops, power walkers, and middle aged dads who don’t really care about how they look. The Nike Monarch and New Balance 624 are the exemplars of the genre.Hokas Shoes They both look like sweet potatoes strapped to your feet. Jerry Seinfeld popularized the look on his show in the 1990s.
And while the Balenciaga, Yeezy, and Louis Vuitton’s interpretation of the Dad sneaker were all really ...