Pinterest has also seen increased interest ... "Mixing these frilly dresses with chunky, even 'ugly' sneakers, sort of says, 'Don't assume I am weak and all girly.' It also says, 'There ...

But “Ugly” shoes aren’t just a designer whim or a ... and a surprising amount of Pinterest posts. Influencer Clara Perlmutter (@tinyjewishgirl) is betting that her 1 million followers ...

(Image Credits: Pinterest) The New Balance W990v4 sneakers are often regarded as the OG of the ugly dad sneaker trend. They feature ENCAP midsole cushioning that combines lightweight foam with a ...

But the comfort of aforementioned “ugly” shoes isn’t reserved for older generations; Gen Z fashion influencer Clara Perlmutter prefers “geriatric trainers” with her leather trousers or ...

“They were able to successfully update the ‘dad shoe’ or the ‘ugly shoe’” by investing in the functional benefits of the sneakers, said Elizabeth Semmelhack, director and senior ...

After making its retail debut late last year, the divisive style has quickly gained traction, proving once again that the ...

Ugly shoes existing in the fashion space are far ... With the fisherman aesthetic predicted by Pinterest earlier this year to be a major 2025 trend and having dominated TikTok in recent months ...

If you click, buy or book through our links, we may earn a commission. Read more here. Ugly sneakers are by no means a new or groundbreaking fashion trend, but the ugliness has reached bold new ...

If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. The appeal of luxury waxes and wanes, but few historical ugly shoes reflect status as clearly as the Venetian chopines, a personal ...

Versions of the shoes keep selling out (though how many have been produced is unclear), yet detractors say that the Snoafer is just plain ugly. In an edited conversation, Jon Caramanica ...

Ugly shoes’ are having a moment now more than ever before. From heeled flip flops to ballet trainers, what's your verdict on ...