5 Dad Shoes We're Loving Right Now — THE WORKING WOMAN WARDROBE

Dad shoes are all the rage right now, and have been for some time. We’ve seen them on street corners, runways and magazine covers all season. What makes them the “it” thing to wear right now? Well for starters, they’re super comfortable.

Aside from comfort, dad shoes are ultra versatile. They can be worn with anything from formal attire to leisurewear. The question, however, still remains — can dad shoes be worn with your professional attire? We think so! And we’ve got 5 pair we think will go perfectly with your professional wares.

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Let’s start with a classic — the Fila Disruptor 2. This edition is updated to align with modern times while still keeping the overall silhouette of the original.

Easily paired with a suit, this dad shoe staple adds a cool factor to a traditional pants suit.

The Balenciaga Triple S is a great iteration of the chunky dad shoe merged with the current trend of the sloped back you can find in shoes like the Adidas Yeezy.

Taking advantage of it’s various color ways, the Triple S can be paired with a more demure and classic look or something a bit more creative and adventurous while still keeping it professional. Pair with traditional neutral colors such as an all black outfit or play with contrasting colors and textures to give your look more flare.

The Louis Vuitton Archlight takes the subtlety of the Balenciaga Triple S and throws it completely out of the window! The strikingly high arch adds drama to the foot that is destined to draw the attention of others. Gazers and admirers alike can’t take their eyes off them.

For those that have a flare for the dramatics (I mean, who wouldn’t with these bad boys?), the Louis Vuitton Archlights are best paired with a skirt or three-quarter length bottoms to make sure not an eye misses a glimpse of your new fun kicks. For those that want to play down the dramatics, floor-length bottoms to cover the high top are the way to go.

The Eytys Angel is the perfect way to step into the utility trend of the Spring. Perfectly bulky and remniscent of military boots, these dad shoes paired with cargo pants are the perfect combo for entering the battlefield that can sometimes be the workplace.

For those that want to skip the utility trend, the Angels also go well with traditional professional attire as well. Best paired with feminine pieces such as flowy or A-Line skirts to contrast the bulky, masculine look, these dad shoes can create quite an interesting look.

And finally we have the ultimate 90’s classic - the Skethers D’Lites. Every 90’s girl had a pair of these along with a Gigapet and secret stashed diary. Since 90’s style is totally in, we absolutely couldn’t not mention them.

For the perfect athleisure esthetic while at work, pair your D’Lites with a graphic shirt or sweater and traditional professional bottoms. If you’re in a more traditional professional environment but want to give the D’Lites a try, opt for solid neutral colors and more traditional pieces - such as a blazer.

Whichever shoe you try for the dad shoe trend, know that you can absolutely wear dad shoes while at work and look professional and fashionable while doing it. Mystery solved. Have you rocked the dad shoe trend? If so, what shoe did you go with? If not, which shoe would you pair with your professional threads?