Rock the “Dad Shoe” Trend on a Budget

When you were younger you might have been embarrassed by the clunky wide sneakers that your dad used to wear around town. Along with cargo shorts, windbreakers, ball caps and white knee socks, dad shoes used to be a part of every dad’s uniform. But now those chunky shoes are no longer reserved for people with children. Designer brands including Balenciaga and Yeezy (whose owner Kanye West is a dad!) have been coming out with variations of this classic footwear. While high end dad creps like Balenciaga’s Triples Ss will set you back a whooping $1,265 Canadian, there are cheaper alternatives being put on the market for those of us ballin’ on a budget. I’ve complied a list of cheaper alternatives below, for those looking to try out the trend or just go with a more cost effective option. If you do try out this trend I suggest pairing it with some classic 80’s dance moves and plenty of dad jokes. 

H & M:

These sneakers are available on H & M’s website, at Bayshore Shopping Centre and the Rideau Centre! 

1. Sneakers ($49.99)

2) Sneakers (Men’s) ($69.99)

3) Mesh Sneakers (Men’s) ($69.99) 

Urban Outfitters:

Available online and behind the Rideau Centre on Rideau Street. 

1) Reebok Aztrek Sneaker ($124.00)

2) Skechers D’Lites Bright Blossom Sneaker ($90.00)

3) Skechers D’Lites Biggest Fan Sneaker ($90.00)

4) Sketchers Energy Jogger Sneaker ($84.00)

5) FILA Disruptor II Premium Metallic Sneaker ($89.00)

6) adidas Originals Falcon Sneaker ($124.00)

7) Reebok Daytona DMX Sneaker ($149.00)

Charlotte Russe:

All of the shoes below are available on their website which ships to Canada!

1) Mesh Chunky Sneakers ($20.99) 

2) Mesh Chunky Sneakers ($17.49)

3) Faux Suede & Mesh Sneakers ($27.99)

4) Mesh Chunky Sneakers ($27.99)

Zara:

Available online, at Bayshore Shopping Centre and the Rideau Centre. 

1) Contrasting Sneakers ($79.90)

2) Fashion Sneakers Grey ($79.90)

3) Thick Soled Sneakers ($79.90)

4) Fashion Sneakers Multicolor ($79.90)

5) Thick – Soled Sneakers Multicolor($89.90)

6) Thick – Soled Sneakers Beige ($99.90)

7) Thick – Soled Sneakers Multicolor ($99.90)

8) Sneaker With Heel Detail ($79.90)

Amazon.ca :

1) Fashion Thirsty Womens Chunky Platform Triple Sole Dad Sneakers Bali Shoes Size ($39.98) 

Check them out here! 

Try also checking out second-hand stores, vintage stores and apps! 

Thrift Stores in Ottawa:

• Value Village
• Ragtime Vintage Clothing
• Mission Thrift Store 
• The Salvation Army Thrift Store
• Ragtime Vintage Clothing

Online sites and apps to check:

• Ebay
• Depop
• Etsy

Now get out there and channel your inner dad! 

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