How To Wear Athletic Ugly Chunky Sneakers Spring Trend

Skip navigation!ADVERTISEMENTStory from FashionHow To Actually Wear Chunky SneakersApril 2, 2018, 4:30 PM ADVERTISEMENTSee All SlidesBegin SlideshowPhoto by Jordan Tiberio, Design by Vero Romero. "Step into spring on the right foot!" "Put a little spring in your step!" When you're bombarded with advertisements and emails about spring footwear around this time of year, you probably picture strappy sandals, barely-there heels, and easy slides. But one of the most ubiquitous shoes trends of the season isn't strappy or barely-there at all. In fact, it's quite the opposite. We're talking about the chunky sneakers you're seeing all over your Instagram feed. They're cumbersome, they're quirky, and they're going strong for spring.The thing about this style is that you either love it or you hate it, there isn't much in-between — these oversized sneakers, from Louis Vuitton and Ganni to Skechers and FILA, get just as many haters as they do fans. Of course it's because they go against everything we're told about footwear (especially in spring and summer); we're supposed to want our footwear to be sleek and elongating, not clunky and bulky. And still, there's something about these larger-than-life sneakers that the fashion world just can't quit; take Balenciaga's sold-out-everywhere Triple S sneakers, for example. Sure, "ugly" footwear is far from a new thing on the runways and in street style alike, but this season, it's back with a vengeance.Before you brush them off as yet another look reserved for trend-chasers and sneakerheads only, here's four ways to ease into the trend instead of watching from the sidelines.Welcome to MyIdentity. The road to owning your identity is rarely easy. In this yearlong program, we will celebrate that journey and explore how the choices we make on the outside reflect what we’re feeling on the inside — and the important role fashion and beauty play in helping people find and express who they are.Begin Slideshow ADVERTISEMENTADVERTISEMENT Most WantedThe Best Weekend Sales Across Fashion, Beauty & Lifestyleby Esther NewmanMost WantedSpoil Your Favorite People With These Luxury Valentine’s Da...by Vivien LeeFashionStay Warm With These 2026 Winter Coat Trends — From Funnel Necks ...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Winter jackets are practicaby Laura Lajiness Ka...FashionWinter Wedding Guest Outfits — Including Dresses & Jumpsuits — To...by Victoria MontaltiFashionThe 24 Best Women’s Work Pants For Smart Office Dressingby Vivien LeeFashion10 Tarnish-Free Gold Jewelry Brands To Wear (& Gift) NonstopAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Tarnish-free gold jewelry sby Victoria MontaltiFashionWinter Dress Trends — Like Plaid & Capes — To Wear All Season Long6 Winter Dress Trends: Cape, Blazer & Plaid Dressesby Vivien LeeMercadoStunning Brazilian Apparel Brands You’ll Want in Your Capsule War...by Raquel ReichardFashionGet Your Galentine’s Day Outfits & Party Décor With This Urban Ou...All linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Valentine’s Day — and pby Victoria MontaltiFashionSlip Into These 30 Trending Knee-High Boots For Winterby Vivien LeeFashionThe Best Work Bags: 24 Totes, Backpacks, & BeyondAll linked products are independently selected by our editors. If you purchase any of these products, we may earn a commission. Whether you’re haulinby Victoria MontaltiMost Wanted21 Matching Lounge Sets & Sweatsuits To Cozy Up In For WinterHere are stylish sweatsuit sets so comfy you won’t want to change out of them.by Esther NewmanADVERTISEMENT