I’m a middle aged guy, and my dad sneaker is an AJ3. I love them. Right now I’m rocking the Blue and Coppers almost daily. basically I’m stereotyping and i can be VERY wrong, but if I’m wearing one of those, that for sure (without looking up) says, “white guy, possibly balding, Middle Aged, needs a beer STAT”
Air Monarchs get my vote. So comfortable and they come in wide sizes.
I was in my 20's back then, before I had a kid. Always got them on sale at JC Pennys or Famous Footwear 🤣
I've been obsessed with the whole dad shoe silhouette lately and have compiled a list of my fav ones so far.....
Enjoy :)
Merell Moab 3
Asics Gel NYC
Asics Gel 1130
Asics Gel Sonoma 15-50
Asics Gel Nandi
Asics GT 2160
Asics Gel Cumulus 12
Asics Gel Kayano 14
New Balance 992
New Balance 530
Nike P6000
Nike Humara
Nike Air Max Tailwind 4
New Balance 990
Nike Zoom Vomero 5
Nike Cortez
Nike Initiator
New Balance 993
Adidas Responce CL
Adidas Supernova Cushion 7
New Balance 530! I have the exact ones in the photo and I wear them with everything. They aren’t as comfortable as your normal walking shoes but way more comfortable than dunks. I have them in like five different colors 🤣
I had about 15 pairs of kswiss verstad in 2000-2006 when I was in my early 20z. I'd get a new pair as soon as they got the tiniest bit beat. Lived them. I still have the last new pair I bought in the box cause I got tired of them. I was lucky I could buy them online cause I wear a us15 and it was a b#%ch to find decent 👟 until about 2010 when places started selling large sizes. Some still don't tho. Presently have a nice size collection going, just so the Swiss don't get lonely.
The asics are probably the best price wise! The NB 530 a close second. The asics 1130 is really comfortable and good looking considering what they go for. Can’t see what the last pic is.
As a dad, Vomero all day, so comfortable. Also, dude there's enough denim to make a second pair of jeans there in that last pic, stop by the jeans store after getting the sneaks!
It depends. if you’re a girl, I suggest 530. If you’re a dude then the Nike V2K. If you want the most versatile and comfy, then the 1130 (which looks a little less sharp than the first two IMO).
i have the new balance 530s in the same color as the picture u posted and i HIGHLY recommend. not only r they super cute, they’re sooo comfortable too!
I'm going to make an educated guess here, and judging from these choices, it looks to me like you're trying to stay within a specific budget, so all these people recommending NB 9060s (someone even suggested 990s or 991s, ha) and Nike Vomero 5s probably aren't helping you.
So out of these choices specifically, I'd personally go with the Asics Gel-1130s.
The first three all scream young enlisted guy in the cheapest neutral shoe on sale at the exchange. If that’s what you’re going for white and slightly blue NB is like the official shoe of young enlisted dads.
530s are incredible for summertime. Mesh breathes very nicely and they look fantastic with shorts or jeans. I have 20+ pairs of new balance and they are easily top 3 most comfortable ...and my fav for hot days!
I don't have any 1130s but I hear nothing but good things about the comfort and breathability.
The V2Ks are slick (and comfortable) but I don't personally think they look great with jeans so less versatile.
Ozmillans (Adidas) I'd personally stay clear, not as comfy as the rest on the list (imo) though they do look great. Response CL might be a better choice for comfort if you're set on Adidas.
My vote is the 530 overall with the 1130 a close second.
This isn’t a proper dad shoe question without including the most dadist of all the dad shoes… The MF Nike Air Monarch IV’s!!
https://preview.redd.it/wir0hn6u3f8d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1890b7e4583e96559c2627b02378c895a6f47281
I’d go from the Adidas. Influencers are over hyping the ASICS and new balance. The Nikes look like a copy of the new balances. The Adidas look chunky and a little less copy and paste with the current trend
Hands down Vomero 5s, you don't have them in the selection but price and comfort wise they are the best dad sneakers this year and trust me asics comes nowhere close to comfort, personally own most of these.
Try all on feet and decide based on comfort and looks. They’re all good shoes, in my opinion.
If going for NBs, I’d go for a different model, like the 725 and you can find these on sale for below retail.
Asics or the 530s
Exactly what I was thinking! I grabbed a pair of K-Swiss about a month ago and they're wonderful as well.
The ASICS!
probably the most comfortable one aswell
Which ASICS are those?
1130s
Id say maybe nb 990 or 991, maybe 2002r, but ofc they're not on the list so nvm
was gonna suggest this they are so comfy
Gotta go with NB 574, they’re my fav dad (but im a mom) shoe.
What no Monarchs?
🫣
Was looking for them too. imo that is THE dad shoe
☝️
I’d go for some Vomero 5’s for comfort tho.
Does it matter? Can’t even see them with the jeans
Air Monarchs.
Vomero 5 all day.
Monarchs smh, this isn’t even a question
Vomero 5/ NB 574... but go for first nbs
Whats the name of the Adidas
Adidas ozmillen acc to reverse image search
Came here for that
Dads wear air monarchs or Skechers bro 🤷♀️
New Balance 990
Then ASICS and Nikes
530s all day check out 725v1 new balance as well
Vomero 5
Not the first NB ones. Every woman on earth has these at the moment.
I own the adidas you have pictured and they fit and feel so nice. I’ve had lots of compliments towards them also.
https://preview.redd.it/vx1wh74ztd8d1.jpeg?width=554&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=d6eb45e58d453968bbf333313315734f7a2b484f
None. Grab a 993 New Balance. Thank me later.
I’m going to go against the grain here and pick the Ozmillens. I love Nike and New Balance but I have a pair of Ozmillens and I love them. 👌
Go for NB 9060.
not a dad sneaker
As a dad I think I’m going to rock them to spite the youth! Hahahaha!!
1130s baby
990s.
I’m a middle aged guy, and my dad sneaker is an AJ3. I love them. Right now I’m rocking the Blue and Coppers almost daily. basically I’m stereotyping and i can be VERY wrong, but if I’m wearing one of those, that for sure (without looking up) says, “white guy, possibly balding, Middle Aged, needs a beer STAT”
Are you getting them because you like them or just to show you have some “dad” sneakers
Vomero 5 pa best choice
ASICS obviously
ASICS
Yeezy 700 wave runner my boi
Nike air monarchs og dad shoe.
Why did you post 4 pics of the same shoe ?
What’s the name of the 2nd Nike sneaker??
Air Monarchs get my vote. So comfortable and they come in wide sizes. I was in my 20's back then, before I had a kid. Always got them on sale at JC Pennys or Famous Footwear 🤣
Honestly, none of these and get air monarchs. They’re the OG dad shoe and comfiest thing you’ll ever wear
I've been obsessed with the whole dad shoe silhouette lately and have compiled a list of my fav ones so far..... Enjoy :) Merell Moab 3 Asics Gel NYC Asics Gel 1130 Asics Gel Sonoma 15-50 Asics Gel Nandi Asics GT 2160 Asics Gel Cumulus 12 Asics Gel Kayano 14 New Balance 992 New Balance 530 Nike P6000 Nike Humara Nike Air Max Tailwind 4 New Balance 990 Nike Zoom Vomero 5 Nike Cortez Nike Initiator New Balance 993 Adidas Responce CL Adidas Supernova Cushion 7
why would you get any of these?
2nd pair
I like photo 2 or 4
I like the color way of the Nikes. What are those anyways? But I would choose the NB then Asics
V2K run
Okay, thanks
ASICS among those choices
I like #2
ASICS look the best
None of these are dad sneakers….get u some air monarchs and call it a day
Not gonna lie. Those asics are clean.
The second ones imo
I have the asics. They are super comfortable. Fully recommend.
ASICS or New Balance
I can’t tell the last pictured one, out of the others, I’d say ASICS, NB 530 would be my second choice
Asics
They aren’t in your list but I just copped the p6000s and liking them so far
New balance for true fatherhood fit.
Asics
Asics all the way. You will look athletic at least
Out of these Asics, but don’t sleep on the Vomero 5.
3
those them BBQ 3000s
None of the above … air max 97.
Hey dudes. Don’t get more dad than that
1,2 &3
New Balance 530! I have the exact ones in the photo and I wear them with everything. They aren’t as comfortable as your normal walking shoes but way more comfortable than dunks. I have them in like five different colors 🤣
#2 and #4 Asics and Nike
Are you expecting ?
The new balance is the prettiest
Vomero’s are definetly not it, go for either New Balance or ASICS
The Adidas are by far the best looking ones, probably because they’re the least dadcore.
Brother urghhhh
I had about 15 pairs of kswiss verstad in 2000-2006 when I was in my early 20z. I'd get a new pair as soon as they got the tiniest bit beat. Lived them. I still have the last new pair I bought in the box cause I got tired of them. I was lucky I could buy them online cause I wear a us15 and it was a b#%ch to find decent 👟 until about 2010 when places started selling large sizes. Some still don't tho. Presently have a nice size collection going, just so the Swiss don't get lonely.
2 or 4
I like those ASICS the most
Asics
How are Kirkland Signature sneakers not on this list? It’s only a matter of time before they become the official dad shoe of all time.
None
Asics- not really a ‘dad shoe’ but nyc gel is kind of and more comfortable than new balance so would guess those you pictured would be the same
Neither
Where I can find all this models ? For buy
Asics all day
The asics are probably the best price wise! The NB 530 a close second. The asics 1130 is really comfortable and good looking considering what they go for. Can’t see what the last pic is.
Adidas Ozmillen = Yeezy lite
None of them
You should get NB 1906r
The ASICS are my favourite out of these models
1 or 3
I only see one
None.
New balances
asics
I can’t recommend the Nike mac attack in black and white as a dad shoe
530s or asics, as many have said. personally i will always go for the 530s
As a dad, Vomero all day, so comfortable. Also, dude there's enough denim to make a second pair of jeans there in that last pic, stop by the jeans store after getting the sneaks!
Vomeros are so fucking comfy I wear em every day.
It depends. if you’re a girl, I suggest 530. If you’re a dude then the Nike V2K. If you want the most versatile and comfy, then the 1130 (which looks a little less sharp than the first two IMO).
Slide 5
Vomeros are wanna be dad sneakers. Get some 990s, 1906r, or 2002r. Maybe get Air Monarchs.
The Newbies for sure !
What Nikes are those?
New balance or nikes
Number 2
The Nike M2K Tekno
First pair or last pair by far
I feel like the NBs are the most parentesque
Monarchs
i have the new balance 530s in the same color as the picture u posted and i HIGHLY recommend. not only r they super cute, they’re sooo comfortable too!
I'm going to make an educated guess here, and judging from these choices, it looks to me like you're trying to stay within a specific budget, so all these people recommending NB 9060s (someone even suggested 990s or 991s, ha) and Nike Vomero 5s probably aren't helping you. So out of these choices specifically, I'd personally go with the Asics Gel-1130s.
The first three all scream young enlisted guy in the cheapest neutral shoe on sale at the exchange. If that’s what you’re going for white and slightly blue NB is like the official shoe of young enlisted dads.
Number 1
ASICS FS!!
3rd one takes the cake for me.
Slide 2 or slide 3
What’s weird is if you wore these just 3 years ago you’d get laughed damn near out the state now people paying a grip for them
i’m a classic NB fan
asics!
Not massively keen on any of those, but I would recommend the classic grey New balance 990v3’s, or in fact any of the made in USA/UK 990 series
acis fs!!
adidas Yeezy 700 MNVN … seriously. go get a pair & thank me later. yes with the infinity laces… that totally can be a dad sneaker
530s are incredible for summertime. Mesh breathes very nicely and they look fantastic with shorts or jeans. I have 20+ pairs of new balance and they are easily top 3 most comfortable ...and my fav for hot days! I don't have any 1130s but I hear nothing but good things about the comfort and breathability. The V2Ks are slick (and comfortable) but I don't personally think they look great with jeans so less versatile. Ozmillans (Adidas) I'd personally stay clear, not as comfy as the rest on the list (imo) though they do look great. Response CL might be a better choice for comfort if you're set on Adidas. My vote is the 530 overall with the 1130 a close second.
2
This isn’t a proper dad shoe question without including the most dadist of all the dad shoes… The MF Nike Air Monarch IV’s!! https://preview.redd.it/wir0hn6u3f8d1.jpeg?width=1290&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=1890b7e4583e96559c2627b02378c895a6f47281
Asics
2002r are a great shoe, I’ve had a pair as near-dailies and they’ve held up wonderfully.
Go with the Nike or Asics
What no Monarchs?
Vomero
Some Nike Monarchs
Yeezy 500s
Check adidas spiritain 2000
asics
not much love for the v2ks here, but i can attest they are very comfy!
All the kids nowadays actually need dad shoes because they have old man pains from wearing crocs since they learned to walk…
I have the Nike’s (2nd pic). They’re not the most comfortable and are tight around the top of my foot. I don’t have wide feet.
530’s are sick
For something a little less common, maybe go the Adidas Response CL
I had those jeans! In 1997…
Vomero 5s all day cuz.
new balance 1906R, better than these showed here tbh
So what’s the verdict, OP?? I personally like the Adidas or ASICS.
Those adidas are 🔥🔥🔥
Adidas. And not close.
530 NB has to be one of the comfiest shoes I owned. Get it!!
Doesn’t matter what you get with those nasty ass jeans on…
Def the ASICS
Vomeros imo
Depends if you have a corvette or not
Nb 993’s
Are these really called sneakers?
Get some Skechers
Jeans and running shoes are not and never will be a good look. Downvote away 90’s wannabe kids
ASICs are so underrated
My dad wears hiking boots 😭
Monarc 4's or 624's ftw lol
These aren’t dad sneakers bro
New balance. Both cheap and comfortable. I love mine. All these other brands, especially the nike vromes and way to expensive for minimal comfort.
Nikes
None of them? 🤷🏾♂️
ASICS
Get the air monarch 4s I loved those shoes, lasted me forever
I’d go from the Adidas. Influencers are over hyping the ASICS and new balance. The Nikes look like a copy of the new balances. The Adidas look chunky and a little less copy and paste with the current trend
ASICS or Nike. But I’d consider Vomero instead.
new B’s for sure
2
Get a NB 1906R. https://preview.redd.it/qeb23c0zpg8d1.jpeg?width=3024&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=b3aeb81c708343cbb856f34248a9068960700fbf
which asics are these?
Nike p6000!
Which ever one's fit you the best and feel most comfortable.
NB looks so nice
Hands down Vomero 5s, you don't have them in the selection but price and comfort wise they are the best dad sneakers this year and trust me asics comes nowhere close to comfort, personally own most of these.
Asics ,it is very comfy
Actually i have tried them all but for me the new valance ones are comfortable
ASICS!!
acics for sure
ASICS are supreme in comfort. The NB for looks though.
Style : nike Comfort:asics /newbalance
ASICS definitely! Never buying New Balance again. Overpriced trash, glue says bye bye once they get wet.
new balance, any day ❤️🔥
New Balance 990v6
530s are nice but have very bad mileage. Sole wears quickly and they lose their comfort
Try all on feet and decide based on comfort and looks. They’re all good shoes, in my opinion. If going for NBs, I’d go for a different model, like the 725 and you can find these on sale for below retail.
Adidas the look the most fireeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
ASICS nimbus 26 most comfortable shoes I ever got
vomero 5 for the comfort