Chunky Sneakers: The One Shoe You Need for Every Outfit

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What we love about chunky sneakers – and what makes them so popular – is their wearability.

With fashion rules changing every season, sneakers are one shoe you can wear with everything from a pantsuit to a midi-dress. It’s all about the color scheme of your shoes and how you style them.

The Versatility of Chunky Sneakers

Style Icons in Action: Jacqueline Jossa, Lady Amelia Windsor, Bella Hadid, and Sara Sampaio demonstrate the diverse styling possibilities of chunky sneakersStyle Icons in Action: Jacqueline Jossa, Lady Amelia Windsor, Bella Hadid, and Sara Sampaio demonstrate the diverse styling possibilities of chunky sneakers. (Photo Credits: Lia Toby / Derrick Salters / Mega / WENN)

Don’t be afraid to be creative; use your chunky sneakers to make a look more casual and dressed.

Casual elegance redefined: Pairing Fila Disruptor II Premium sneakers with Levi's high-rise skinny jeans, a Madden Girl cropped wrap top, and an Acne Studios oversized denim jacketCasual elegance redefined: Pairing Fila Disruptor II Premium sneakers with Levi’s high-rise skinny jeans, a Madden Girl cropped wrap top, and an Acne Studios oversized denim jacket

Sneakers are even starting to appear on the red carpet at the Oscars. You’ll keep these shoes at the front of your closet to wear every day.

Chunky Sneakers on the Red Carpet

Red carpet ready: Elevating Nerogiardini chunky sneakers with a Raey silk slip dress, complemented by Nashelle hoop earrings and a Kate Spade clutchRed carpet ready: Elevating Nerogiardini chunky sneakers with a Raey silk slip dress, complemented by Nashelle hoop earrings and a Kate Spade clutch

Whatever your lifestyle is, you need a pair of chunky sneakers in your closet. Professional women in the city use them as their commuter shoes when running for the subway or leaving the office.

Chunky Sneakers for the Professional Woman

Professional panache: Merging comfort with style using Steve Madden Isles 2 sneakers, paired with 12 Storeez's chic blazer and trousers, and a Madewell vintage teeProfessional panache: Merging comfort with style using Steve Madden Isles 2 sneakers, paired with 12 Storeez’s chic blazer and trousers and a Madewell vintage tee

If you’re someone who can’t do without their weekly yoga lesson, these will be your post-workout shoes.

Post-Workout Comfort with Chunky Sneakers

Yoga chic: Combining Karl Lagerfeld Ventura 2 chunky sneakers with Year of Ours yoga apparel for a stylish post-workout lookYoga chic: Combining Karl Lagerfeld Ventura 2 chunky sneakers with Year of Ours yoga apparel for a stylish post-workout look

Concluding Remarks

While minimalistic neutrals are always available, you’ll see seasonal colors popping up every few months. You want to consider your closet’s overall aesthetic and what style will give you the most bang for your buck.

Designer sneakers are amongst the most collectible accessories in the fashion industry. While bags will always reign supreme, sneakers have had a major moment since the first Air Jordans hit the market.

The next shoes you want to add to your closet have to be chunky sneakers!