Do ‘Dad shoes’ deserve a place in mainstream fashion?

Trainers. Worn for sport, fashion or to commute to work. A wardrobe staple and in some cases, a status symbol. Trainers are an integral part of both high street and high end fashion. Walking around, I sometimes think to myself ‘there really are some ‘ugly’ trainers out there’, and when they override my feed, I’m baffled as to how they have become so popular. However, after seeing similar styles reappear time and time again, I nearly always find myself wanting the exact pair I’ve been openly slating.