Shoezempic? Footwear Is Gradually Un-Chunking
Due to what's been dubbed the flat footwear movement, sneakers have been subject to a steady down-sizing. That's right, folks, we're in the midst of a gradual un-chunking of shoes.
From dad's finest to Balenciaga's Triple S, your favorite kicks of nearly a decade now have had in common, if nothing else, their stocky silhouette. Now no more.
Just because we're readying ourselves to retire fat soles and other exaggerations though, does not mean we want to totally strip our feet of a devotion to design and details. As will become clear, skinnier shapes in shoes can be just as interesting to look at as your beloved bulky ones.
StockX and us sought out to prove this point, and have lined up a bunch of worthy contenders for you to swap your stompers for something slender.
So Long, Dad Bod! Slim Shoes for a Slender Foot:
adidas Gazelle Indoor Sean Wotherspoon
A sustainable take on the notoriously lean Gazelle, Sean Wotherspoon's hemp-made iteration is a feast for the eyes and the environment.
Balenciaga Cosy BB Mule
Mules are everywhere as of late, and they, too, come in just about every imaginable form. These sleek Balenciagas find themselves on the complete opposite end of the footwear spectrum in comparison to their aforementioned, ultra-buff sibling.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Comme Des Garçons PLAY
High top, lace up Chucks have never not been around, and have thus always posed a counterpart to thicker-set kicks. In their CDG PLAY skin, they're even harder to avoid when on the hunt for decent, de-chunked footwear.
Fear of God California Slip On
This is about as pared-back as it gets. FoG's superlatively minimalist slippers are austere, almost – but stylishly so.
Gucci x adidas Loafer
A throwback to what was one of its day's most important joining-of-forces, this heeled Gucci x adidas loafer is pure campy joy.
NIKE P-6000
You really thought dad shoes were a thing of the past now, huh? Well, for better of for worse, your father's sneakers, too, can drop the weight and tighten their contours.
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66
Keeping within the apparent metallic theme, we see what may be one of the ultimate slim shoes: Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 sneaker.
Saint Laurent Le Loafer
If you just simply cannot deal with chunk-less sneakers, at least consider diversifying your options by throwing in some luxe loafers. Though not skinniest in price, they'll hold your feet in a snug and slimming embrace.
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