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The Year in Sneakers: A Shift to Sleeker Silhouettes


Luxury Brands and Retro Basketball Styles Make a Comeback


The sneaker world has experienced a memorable year, marked by a significant shift away from the chunky "dad shoe" aesthetic. Instead, luxury brands have regained prominence by embracing a more refined and slender silhouette.


From Dad Shoes to Grandpa Shoes


This year's dominant trend sees "dad shoes" being replaced by what fashion insiders are calling "grandpa shoes." This style evokes a classic, old

  • world sensibility with cleaner lines and simpler designs, moving towards a more sophisticated and timeless look.


    • Basketball Heritage and Independent Brands Rise


    Signature basketball sneakers have also made a powerful comeback, with retro models returning in grand style. Furthermore, a new wave of independent menswear brands has entered the sneaker arena, bringing fresh perspectives through high

  • profile collaborations.



    • Luxury brands adopted slimmer, more elegant profiles.

    • The "grandpa shoe" trend replaced bulkier predecessors.

    • Heritage basketball models saw a major resurgence.

    • Emerging independent labels launched significant sneaker collaborations.