How to Rock Chunky Skate Shoes

Summer is officially underway but fall is coming. When the temperatures start to get cooler, fashion and streetwear enthusiasts alike are getting excited about the layers they’ve had stashed away since the beginning of spring.

These pasts few seasons have been slightly different than years past, however. Social media is more prevalent than ever and streetwear has dictated everything from graphic-heavy designs and fits to the strategy and cadence of releasing product. In today’s market, it’s no longer quarterly or seasonal launches. It’s weekly drops.

With how fast fashion is evolving in terms of trends, footwear brands are having to adapt their collections to match the shifting proportions of apparel since today’s consumer isn’t just focused on footwear. Today’s consumer is virtually equal parts fashion and footwear. This season is all about the latest trends and which sneakers are ideal to pair with them. And fortunately for footwear enthusiasts, this Fashion Forecast is chalk-full of options and trends. Our favorite? Chunky skate shoes.

How to Rock Chunky Skate Shoes

The dad shoe trend hasn’t shown any evident signs of slowing down, but other than the fact that it’s been in play for several seasons now, the time has come for something new and that time is happening right now with the resurgence of chunky skate shoes.

This is the first real reissue of the bulky skate shoe aesthetic has occurred and it’s an exciting time for not only skate brands, but even high-end luxury labels, like Louis Vuitton that also want in on the mix.

Vans and DC are probably some of the most prominent brands that will be offering nostalgic classics back into the market, but they’re also building off their heritage and merging it with modernized technology to maximize comfort.

The new Vans Varix WC for example, blends the layered chunky aesthetic of the bygone era (early 2000s) and incorporates the UltraCush technology to ensure long-lasting comfort at the same time.

A$AP Rocky is also one of the top high-fashion/streetwear influencers of all time and with his new signature Under Armour silhouette, it can’t be too long before the rest of the brands start to catch up.

It also makes sense for the trends resurgence, as apparel styles have begun to significantly loosen up. Otherwise your shoes would just be buried in fabric.

Peep some of our favorite examples of style icons rocking bulky, skate-inspired sneakers