Father’s Day is upon us once again. Buying gifts for our dads can get really challenging especially because most times, dads don’t really ask for stuff.
And while a cake or dinner to his favorite restaurant may be good enough, they may come off as last-minute and not well-thought of. Shoes, on the other hand, is a fool-proof Father’s Day gift if you ask me. Because, 1.) shoes last a long time, and 2.) if your dad ends up not liking the shoes you chose, you will end up with a pair for yourself, given you share the same shoe size.
Plus, “dad shoes” are having a moment in fashion right now. From those Raf Simons Ozweegos to the Balenciaga Triple S, there has been a trend that seems to associate quirky (some will say ugly), out-of-this-world shoe designs to the masculine figures in our lives.
Now, I don’t know about your dad but here are some suggestions, should you opt to get him a pair of shoes this Father’s Day.
For the office dad: Penny Loafers
- Perfect for everyday office wear outfit
- Can also be worn for attending Sunday mass
- Ages well so the probability of it being passed down is big
For the always-on-the-go dad: Crocs
- Perfect for indoors and outdoors, for driving, not so much for malling, because of escalators
- Your dad has long been wanting to have one, but you and your mom have been ignoring his pleas
- Everyone secretly borrows their dad’s Crocs when they can’t find their house slippers, admit it
For the basketball fan dad: Nike LeBron Soldier XII “Agimat”
- Perfect for flexing to other basketball fan dads
- Your dad will think you’re a hotshot at work after he finds out how much it costs
- Velcro straps will save your dad from constantly having to kneel to re-tie its shoelaces
For the jet-set dad: Boat shoes
- Perfect for casual weekends, for beach trips, and for picnics
- He’s long been eyeing this one after hearing good reviews from other dads in the neighborhood
- “No, dad, you’re not getting a yacht for next Father’s Day!”
For the adventurous dad: Teva sandals
- Perfect for dads who like to take on mountains and go on hiking trips
- He will like it because it has a Velcro strap
- You might need to take him to a nail salon
For the active dad: Saucony
- Perfect for early morning jogs with your mom
- It has Memory Foam technology which is great but you might have to Google it to explain it to him better
- It has laces, but if he could look past that, it’s a great shoe for him
For the stylish dad: Adidas Stan Smith
- Perfect for dads who like to be matchy-matchy with their toddlers
- He is sure he had one exactly like it in college
- Plus, it has a new bouncy sole which makes it even comfier to walk in
For the mallrat dad: Onitsuka
- Perfect for long walks at the mall accompanying indecisive moms
- It has laces but they don’t loosen up quickly
- Your mom probably has one too, so they could rock it together
For the young-at-heart dad: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ‘70s
- Perfect for dads who like reminiscing their high school days
- Converse actually re-released it in its original thick-soled structure which your dad is more familiar with
- You can borrow it sometimes—if he lets you
For the fashion-forward dad: Cole Haan 2.ZERØGRAND Oxfords
- Perfect for dads who always complain about how chunky and heavy his leather shoes are
- Maybe a bit costly, so you want wanna get your other siblings, and your mom to pitch in
- Their stores are also having a sale, so if you have an extra budget you might want to get yourself one, too
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Writer: CHRISTIAN SAN JOSE
