JD Institute of Fashion Technology
DAD SHOES MAKING A COMEBACK! ..SERIOUSLY?

As we slowly make our way into in the first quarter of a brand-new decade, there are some pretty big questions lingering on our mind: How big a mess we have really gotten ourselves into with the holistic ecological collapse (Climate Catastrophe) taking place all around the world? Or whether/ how soon our united Health Care systems or the Global economy can recover from the threat of the latest outbreak of deadly COVID-19 i.e., the novel Corona virus? Or less importantly are the Dad Shoes still going to sustain?

Unfortunately, we may not have quick, favourable answers to the first two questions yet, but we certainly, have an answer for the third! And Whether we like it or not, the dad shoes continue to be a staple in fashion.

 Also referred to as chunky sneaker, ugly sneakers and turbo trainers. They are oversized, extra cushioned more retro styled. According to some, they are the must-have items and have a serious fan base all over the world.

Dad shoes are just one of many 90s items that are attempting to make a come-back. Whether or not we want to admit it, 90s fashion is back. It all started with Louis Vuitton in Spring/Summer 2018 collection fashion show, titled as Archlight. And it eventually trickled down to labels like Balenciaga, Nike and Fila. Even brands like Vans have ditched the regulars and has launched their version of “chunky shoes” called as the Varix WC. Now we see them all around us including the street markets. While it has got some certain negative publicity, to an extent, associated with it but what beats it is that they are all insanely comfortable.

 And a lot of celebrities for the likes of Kardashian clan, Hadid sisters, Hailey Beiber, Rita Ora and even Deepika Padukone have been seen sporting it lately at a number of events.

Celebs are not simply wearing them, they are also being a great help design them. Really soon Kanye West is preparing to launching dad shoes inspired Yeezys, whose new shoe prototype will be made from algae form, yes Algae! Greenish slimy and slippery plant that floats in shallow water.

Undoubtedly, in the end though what’s clear is that an acceptance of change in fashion is the ultimate deciding factor by the audience’s i.e., leaders, innovator, followers and victims, regardless of how it is played out, for any trend to survive the test of time.