The Ugly Sneakers Everyone Is Wearing This Summer

Julia Brucculieri
Ugly sneakers are here to stay.  (Photo: Christian Vierig via Getty Images)
Ugly sneakers are here to stay.  (Photo: Christian Vierig via Getty Images)

In case you haven’t noticed, ugly sneakers are cool.

In fact, they have been for a while. Outlets including GQ, The Cut, Dazed and Elle have all written about them, and one quick Google search for “ugly sneakers” (literally) will bring up plenty of on-trend options.

As Vogue Italia described them, ugly sneakers (sometimes referred to as “dad sneakers”) are usually chunky and feature double or triple soles. And for the record, ugly isn’t a bad thing when it comes to this style.

And as we approach the official start of summer, it appears the trend is still going strong. Instagram influencers and celebrities alike apparently can’t get enough of their ugly sneakers.

Just a few minutes spent scrolling through social media feeds reveals photo after photo of people like Bella Hadid and Eva Chen rocking clunky shoes that look like your dad’s lawn-mowing sneakers. And don’t be fooled: Just because they look “ugly” doesn’t mean they come cheap. Some of the most Insta-friendly sneakers are by high-end labels like Balenciaga, Chanel and Louis Vuitton, and come with $1,000-plus price tags.

Luckily, if you’re into the ugly sneaker look, Fila and Nike have a few on-trend (and more affordable) options, too.

Scroll through to see how a few of Instagram’s most stylish individuals are rocking this trend:

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Lucky Brand Cahill

Get it at <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/lucky-brand-cahill-bijou-top-nappa-leather/product/8852859/color/776054?PID=8248019&amp;AID=4048741&amp;utm_source=Skimlinks&amp;splash=none&amp;utm_medium=affiliate&amp;cjevent=2f4c7bfbc5c211e8834200570a240613" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zappos</a>, $63.&nbsp;

Jeffrey Campbell Cloudy Chelsea Rain Boot

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/jeffrey-campbell-cloudy-chelsea-rain-boot-women/4459923?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes&amp;color=black%20matte%20black" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nordstrom</a>, $55.&nbsp;

Adidas Superstar Sneaker

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/adidas-superstar-sneaker/3842608?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes&amp;color=white%2F%20white%2F%20grey%20one" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nordstrom</a>, $80.&nbsp;
Get it at Nordstrom, $80. 

Clarks Margot Free Flat

Get it at <a href="https://www.clarksusa.com/c/Margot-Free/p/26134796" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Clarks</a>, $160.&nbsp;
Get it at Clarks, $160. 

Birkenstock Essentials Arizona Slide

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/birkenstock-essentials-arizona-slide-sandal-women/4152948?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=PINK%20EVA" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $40.&nbsp;
Get it at Nordstrom, $40. 

TOMS Seasonal Classics

Get it on <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/toms-seasonal-classics-natural-metallic-burlap/product/8639483/color/606264?zlfid=191&amp;ref=pd_sims_sp_1" target="_blank">Zappos</a>, $55.&nbsp;
Get it on Zappos, $55. 

SoftWalk Rocklin

Get it at <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/softwalk-rocklin-brandy/product/8353148/color/191" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zappos</a>, $150.&nbsp;
Get it at Zappos, $150. 

Teva Original Universe Sandals

Get it at <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/teva-original-universal-peaks-black/product/8149489/color/669996" target="_blank">Zappos</a> for $50.&nbsp;
Get it at Zappos for $50. 

Walking Cradles Bronwyn

Get it at <a href="https://www.zappos.com/p/walking-cradles-bronwyn-white/product/8818163/color/14" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Zappos</a>, $70.&nbsp;
Get it at Zappos, $70. 

COMME DES GARÇONS X Converse Hidden Heart Low Top Sneaker

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/comme-des-garcons-play-x-converse-chuck-taylor-hidden-heart-low-top-sneaker-women/4650436?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes&amp;color=beige" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nordstrom</a>, $135.&nbsp;

Ugg McKay Water Resistant Bootie

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-mckay-water-resistant-bootie-women/4350576?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;breadcrumb=Home%2FWomen%2FShoes&amp;color=chestnut%20suede" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Nordstrom</a>, $150.&nbsp;
Get it at Nordstrom, $150. 

Naturalizer August Loafer

Get it on <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/naturalizer-august-loafer-women/4756224?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=ROSE%20GOLD%20LEATHER&amp;cm_mmc=Linkshare-_-partner-_-10-_-1&amp;siteId=tv2R4u9rImY-u4M.XzYUiBf7_5h7QlmLag" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $110.&nbsp;

Linea Paolo 'Felicia' Wedge Bootie

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/linea-paolo-felicia-wedge-bootie-women/4413353?origin=productBrandLink" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $120.
Get it at Nordstrom, $120.

Birkenstock Yara Sandals

Get it on <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/birkenstock-yara-sandal-women/3971545?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;color=tobacco%20oiled%20leather" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $125.&nbsp;
Get it on Nordstrom, $125. 

VIA SPIGA Marlow Slip-On Sneaker

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/via-spiga-marlow-slip-on-sneaker-women/4665504?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK%20SUEDE" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $195.
Get it at Nordstrom, $195.

Dr. Martens Jadon Platform 8-Eye Boot

Get it at <a href="https://www.urbanoutfitters.com/shop/dr-martens-jadon-platform-8-eye-boot?category=shoes-for-women&amp;color=001" target="_blank" rel="noopener noreferrer">Urban Outfitters</a>, $170.&nbsp;
Get it at Urban Outfitters, $170. 

UGG Sammy Sneaker

Get it at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-sammy-sneaker-women/4505220?origin=category-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK%20HEATHER" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $110.
Get it at Nordstrom, $110.

GREATS The Alta

Get them at <a href="https://www.greats.com/products/the-alta-womens-beige" target="_blank">GREATS</a>, $198.
Get them at GREATS, $198.

Cole Haan Anica Slide Sandal

Get them at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/cole-haan-anica-slide-sandal-women/4578604?origin=keywordsearch-personalizedsort&amp;fashioncolor=BLACK%20LEATHER" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $130.
Get them at Nordstrom, $130.

UGG Tye Sneaker

Get them at <a href="https://shop.nordstrom.com/s/ugg-tye-sneaker-women/4505246?origin=leftnav&amp;cm_sp=Left%20Navigation-_-Women" target="_blank">Nordstrom</a>, $140.
Get them at Nordstrom, $140.

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