ugly sneakers

In this week's episode of i-D podcast, Fash-ON Fash-OFF, we ask, whether we're witnessing the rise of the next big footwear trend, or the thing to finally push ‘ugly’ design into the realm of flat-out parody.

In this week's episode of i-D podcast, Fash-ON Fash-OFF, we ask, whether we're witnessing the rise of the next big footwear trend, or the thing to finally push ‘ugly’ design into the realm of flat-out parody.

From our infatuation for Raf’s Ozweegos to the geriatric genius of Balenciaga’s latest, we try to make sense of the industry’s loyalty to the ugly shoe.