Still don’t have a Father’s Day gift? Shoes may be a good idea

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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