The ever so popular chunky sneakers show no signs of slowing down as we enter a new decade. 2020 introduces a wealth of new designs, silhouettes and technical detailing in a bid to add fresh new energy to the oversaturated trend.
While the Balenciaga Triple S will always be on the top of my chunky sneaker wish list, my bank account has other plans for how I spend my money this year. Instead, I am opting for the cheaper alternative from the high street.
Here are my favourite chunky sneakers you can buy from the high street.
ZARA – MAXI SNEAKERS – £69.99
For spring, the chunky sole has a fresh new update with a gel sole adding a playful twist to the popular sneaker trend.
PULL AND BEAR – TRAINERS WITH NEON DETAILS – £45.99
An explosion of neon envelops this chunky running style trainer from Pull and Bear. They are detailed with fluorescent elements and transparent panels to create a statement with your footwear.
BERSHKA – CONTRAST MESH SNEAKERS – £49.99
The contrast mesh sneaker is accented with a pop of neon colour to create an attention-grabbing trainer. The star of the show is without a doubt the bold fluorescent gel air chamber with contrast perfectly with the white colourway.
PULL AND BEAR – TECHNICAL TRAINER – £45.99
This sneaker from Pull and Bear adds a technical edge to the chunky sneaker. Featuring intricate cut-out details framing the laces with exaggerated sole extending further past the back of the trainer.
BERSHKA – COMBINED MULTICOLOURED TRAINERS – £39.99
Celebrate the end of winter with a pop of colour with bright orange, blue and green accents contrasting a mesh panel.
CALVIN KLEIN – LEATHER CHUNKY TRAINERS – £209
Calvin Klein introduces a new chunky trainer into their footwear collection with a distinctive adjustable ankle strap.
CONVERSE – RUN STAR HIKE – £89.99
The iconic converse all star is reimagined with a chunky gummed sole breathing new life into this classic footwear staple.
BERSHKA – SPIKED MENS TRAINERS – £59.99
With a spiked sole, chain detail and distressed effect, Bershka’s new sneaker gives a fresh feel to this popular chunky sneaker trend.
CAT – INTRUDER – £85
The Intruder from CAT is the embodiment of sturdy footwear with a workwear edge. The Intruder nods to a previous design from the ’90s updated to fit perfectly into the chunky sneaker trend in typical CAT fashion.
BERHSKA – HIKING TRAINER – £49.99
The hiking sneaker from Bershka comes in three colourways. The sneaker is not afraid of combing different elements to create a myriad of detailing.
SKETCHERS – D’LITES 3.0 – £69
Sketchers have been given a resurgence with their chunky sole interpretation of the classic d’lite silhouette. The D’lite 3.0 is detailed with contrast topstitching, mesh and metallic detailing.
SELECTED – CHUNKY TRAINER – £110
Available in 4 classic colourways, the chunky trainer from Selected celebrates texture. Boasting a mix of leather and suede to create a luxurious modern interpretation to the chunky sole sneaker.
REISS – LIAM SNEAKER – £185
The Liam sneaker combines leather, suede and perspex elements to create a modern chunky sneaker. This season introduces new colour schemes such as this marbled effect style.
H&M – TRAINERS – £34.99
These H&M chunky trainers come in a clean beige monochromatic colourway boasting a combination of mesh and imitation suede panels.
TOMMY HILFIGER – CHUNKY SOLE LACE-UP TRAINERS – £115
In classic Hilfiger colours, the chunky sole trainer is detailed with textured panels and a distinctive lace style.
MANIÈRE DE VOIR – CANNES RUNNER TRAINER – £89.99
The Cannes runner is classic in its design, featuring suede elements and the branded MDV logo at the back.
CALVIN KLEIN – MARVIN SNEAKER – £135
The Marvin sneaker puts mesh at the centre of the sneaker design. They are detailed with an exaggerated two-tone rubber sole and a mix of suede and smooth leather.
BERSHKA – MULTI-PIECE TRAINERS – £49.99
You can’t go wrong with an all-white chunky sneaker. This monochromatic style from Bershka is detailed with a jagged track sole.
What are your favourite chunky sneakers to wear?
