Chunky, practical and decidedly "unsexy" dad trainers are the fashion trend no one saw coming. After Balenciaga's Tripe Ss and Louis Vuitton's Archlights, in 2019 it was the Alexander McQueen trainers that became popular with the street style set. Thanks to Lyst, a global fashion search platform, we discovered that it was Alexander McQueen's oversized sole trainers that hit the top spot on the "hottest women's products" for 2019. These chunky sneakers were searched for every two minutes on the e-commerce platform. And now there's a new pair of sneakers from the brand that we've got our eye on.
The latest sneakers are still chunky in sole but are high top canvas iterations. They come in a plain white, khaki and a black—almost like a boot-trainer hybrid. With their chunky soles and unadorned finish, they're the perfect sneakers to wear with everything from tailored trousers to floaty midi dresses. Scroll down to shop the new style and if you're a stickler for the original then keep going for those.
Style Notes: Need a way to dress down a floral frock? Just add box-fresh sneakers.
Style Notes: A pair of chunky trainers are the perfect accessory to an all-black outfit.
Style Notes: The chunky trainer trend will carry you right through the summer months and into the winter. Now that's what we call versatile.
Shop the Style
Next up, the biggest spring/summer 2020 fashion trends you need to know.
This piece was published at an earlier date and has been updated.
-
Everyone Cool in New York Is Wearing This New Sneaker Instead of Loafers, Ballet Flats, and BootsIt's the hardest-to-source sneaker in fashion right now.
-
These Are the Surprising Shoe Trends Gen Z Is Styling With Everyday Outfits for the Rest of 2025Niche, weird, and unconventional.
-
A First-of-Its-Kind Collaboration: Introducing New Balance x TAG Heuer"It's a true partnership—something that we've been building over time together."
-
Sophisticated Women in Paris, New York, and London Will Be Wearing These Luxury Items All WinterOnly speaking facts.
-
Walk a Mile in My Shoes—My Honest Review of the Nike V2K SneakersAre they worth it? Find out.
-
This Is the Luxe Fall Shoe Trend Every Fashion Person Is Already Wearing on RepeatCount these inspo pics as proof.
-
Just Wait—Everyone Everywhere Will Be Wearing This Unexpected Sneaker Color Trend in 3, 2, 1…Spotted on Hailey Bieber in L.A.
-
These Are the Best Early Deals of Amazon Prime Big Deal Days—35 Finds That Have My Undivided AttentionShop discounted Adidas, Madewell, Hoka, and more.
