Though hefty sneaker styles have dominated for years, men are now lacing up svelte takes with near-invisible soles. Why ...

And while yes, the shoe is engineered with the brand's thick, cloudlike sole, it's also—dare we say ... that the shoe has a devout following. The chunky max-cushioned midsole is certainly ...

Anchored by a bulbous sole faintly resembling a living organism, it represented a new sneaker extreme—and set a new standard. Similar hefty “dad” shoes ... had your pick: chunky or…chunkier.