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Asharq Al-Awsat
Asharq Al-Awsat
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Ugly Running Shoes Trend in Men's Fashion

A shopper looks at high-end luxury sneakers at Stadium Goods in New York City. AFP file photo

One day, historians may refer to 2020 as the year of ugly running shoes. If you visit any store, you will notice that many of the displayed shoes have weird designs that combine different styles in an unfamiliar way.

For instance, the so-called "Trill shoes" is a bizarre combination that could fit regular walking, exercising in the gym, and running a marathon in the mountains. There is also a brand new trend that gives the classic shoes an obvious sporty look.

However, the weirdest trend in the world of running shoes today is the ugly ones designed for men. When you see these shoes, all you can say it is that they are ugly; it is the most accurate description you can give, reported the German News Agency.

To make matters worse, designers are choosing colors and materials from outside the shoe industry, such as neon. This causes a serious problem when the wearer tries to coordinate his shoes with his clothes. The so-called Dad Shoe once dedicated for women has now a bigger man version known as Chunky Sneakers.

Speaking about the latest fashion developments, fashion expert Andreas Roza believes that "men have generally become bolder when choosing their shoes, and that fashion has adapted to this fact."

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