Trends come and go, but there’s one fashion craze that has managed to stick around quite consistently since it first appeared on the street style scene in 2018. Any guesses? That’s right, we’re talking about the ever-polarizing chunky sneakers (aka “ugly” dad trainers). Though people certainly have opinions about them, the coolness factor is simply undeniable—and they’ve got the backing of some of the best-dressed celebs on the scene.
Yep, model Bella Hadid is the queen of “ugly” dad sneaker, regularly working them into all of her best off-duty looks. She’s cultivated quite an impressive collection, but we thought we’d pick out 20 more chunky sneakers that she would undoubtedly scoop up on her next shoe shopping spree. In other words, the below finds have Bella Hadid written all over them. From classic Nike sneakers to the coolest platform versions on the internet, read on to see and shop the chunkiest kicks out there.
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This post was published at an earlier date and has been updated.