What was once thought of as kicks only dads would wear—hence, "dad sneaks"—is trendy once more, thanks to some nostalgia-driven motivation for everything retro, or hey, maybe it actually does just look good in general.
The Dad Sneaks comeback is all about the mix of retro style, chunkiness included, with old-school comfort. Now if you've been wondering whether only guys can sport the look, know that those looking for a more feminine style definitely have the chance to get in on the trend: meet the new Keds Bounce. Take a closer look below.
SHOP: Keds Bounce Sneakers
Anybody get flashbacks to your childhood posters of the Spice Girls? Particularly Sporty Spice? Same here. We've got a smooth mix of textures on the upper—is that a little suede we spot?—in simple colorways, but it's really the thick sole that almost balloons from the shoe like a cloud that has us hooked. These were the exact pair we wanted once when we were still taking P.E. classes in elementary.
The Bounce was "inspired by our rich sports heritage and fused into today's trends" said Keds on their Instagram. And yup, the old-school designed is balanced out by the minimalist colorways. Okay, so granted the Sporty Spice of our childhood would have gone for more color, but we're sure the design would've had her attention, too. For today's purposes though, the new Keds Bounce is available in three neutral colorways: White Light Blue, Light Grey, and White Light Grey, with the thick sole being more than enough to make an old-school statement. Fun fact: this style is Keds' "chunkiest sneaker to date!".
Take a look at the chunky Keds Bounce:
For more information, head on to the Keds PH site.
This story originally appeared on Spot.ph. Minor edits have been made by the Preview.ph editors.
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