The Dictator | The ugly sneaker trend: what’s so cool about them?
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How far is too far with the big, new “ugly” trainer trend? I’d have trouble making them look good. How did we get here from the super-easy, all-white ones?
Heavy Footed, Sheung Wan
The Dictator rules: Surprise! It’s called fashion. Ever heard of it? It cycles through seasons, banishing previous collections and hailing what’s new as the only thing you can wear to maintain your self-respect. Of course, that’s not true, but much as designers and fashion editors love to say that they don’t believe in trends any more, they do exist.
Our top pick would be the relatively streamlined profile of Balenciaga’s colour-blocked Race Runners in combinations of leather, neoprene, knit, metallic or shiny materials (HK$5,400). Try to balance the chunkiness of the shoes with an ankle-baring, cropped hem or a slim-cut trouser. Other useful search terms include Dad or Grandpa sneakers, although I don’t know whose older male relatives would ever don such footwear. Send photographic evidence to: [email protected].