The Item: The Dad Sneaker

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We break down why the biggest footwear trend of the season, the dad sneaker, is so cool.
Who knew your dad was so cool? The dad sneaker has hit peak fashion status among Instagrammers and top street style faves like Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid. 

WHY WE WANT THEM

The chunky style of the sneaker goes with everything, from your denims and favourite T-shirt to suits and formal dresses – and the ultimate bonus, they're comfortable. We’re also spoilt for choice when it comes to the dad sneaker, which comes in bright and bold colour-blocked choices as well as neutral and monochromatic.

HOW TO WEAR THEM

Follow these styling tips that will inspire your cool and statement-making looks.

WITH YOUR PRETTIEST DRESS

Taking a pretty dress and styling it with your dad sneakers is a game changer, adding a sporty, casual and oh-so-cool element to your feminine look.

Jo Borkett floral dress 1399Accessorize pearl hairpins 199Free 2BU two-tone dad sneakers 399.95 SHOP NOW; socks stylist own

WITH JEANS AND A T

The blue jeans and sneaker look is as classic as they come. It’s a good idea to show off a little of your ankle when pairing our dad sneakers with pants so that you balance the chunky look and elongate your legs.

Free 2BU dad sneakers 349.95 SHOP NOW

WITH A SUIT

The suit and sneaker combination is a street style favourite. It’s business at the top and party at the bottom. Keep the rest of your look semi-formal, with the hemline of your trousers grazing the ankle.

Kelso checked pants 349.95; Free 2BU dad sneakers 399.95 SHOP NOW

WITH SOCKS

Add a little quirk to your usual everyday jeans-and-T look with a cute pair of socks that are different from your run-of-the-mill pair. We used sheer, metallic-stripe socks for a cute, feminine look.

Free 2BU rip and repair skinny jeans 299.95 SHOP NOW; Accessorize feather-detail hair clips 199; Shelley ankle socks 39.95; Free 2BU pastel dad sneakers 399.95 SHOP NOW

WITH STOCKINGS

You don’t have to wear heels on a date night. Instead, wear your trendy dad sneakers with the fishnet stockings you had planned on wearing for a sophisticated look with a sporty edge.

Jo Borkett leopard-print skirt 999; Shelley fishnet stockings 99.95; butterfly brooches 99.95 each; Steve Madden sneakers 1399


All items subject to availability. Prices may change.

Fashion direction & production: Brittany Penebre. Photography: Jacobus/Hero Creative. Styling: Taugheedah Abdullah-Jacobs.

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