4 types of ugly shoes and how to match them

Let’s find out what the ugly shoes are, why they became a trend but especially why the uglier they are, the more they have beautiful days waiting for them.

In recent seasons we have witnessed an aesthetic revolution as well as the return of a retro taste and seen resurface some concepts of the past in a completely revisited way, but there are some accessories and clothing picks that have surprised so much at fashion weeks that no one would ever have imagined seeing them transformed into indispensable items in everyday life.
Whether you like it or not, more and more people are embracing the power of this trend born and pursued by those who dare and love to get noticed in style.
On the other hand, as the greatest authors teach, the foundations of love should not lie in the outward aspect. This is where the question arises: what is beauty? Are these shoes ugly or have our tastes been influenced by a vision linked to unjustified aesthetic canons?
We saw the success of trends such as the facekini, five fingers’ shoes, heels with anatomical shapes, whimsical dresses, exaggerated jewelry to wear 'alone', bags of unthinkable designs, long skirts worn over a pair of jeans and finally... everything is normalized, everything is extremely cool, symbol of a contemporary fashion that overturns the concept of beauty.

Ugly sneakers

The models of ugly sneakers we love the most are the super chunky runners of Balenciaga, tank volumes to wear with high-waisted pants or long denim skirts, the oversized sneakers of Alexander McQueen made sporty by triple straps, the Ozweego by adidas Originals or the multicolored Eclypse sneakers by Stella McCartney. Together with these designs, even ultra-technical trail sneakers are back in fashion in the city, colorful and hyper than ever.
You choose the model that fits you the most.

Ugly platform shoes

Although they fall into the ugly category, their dual essence makes them a questionable concept for some, after all it cannot be denied that one of the advantages that contributed to the famous performance of these shoes is their high and thick sole, useful to gain a few centimeters and to give a slim effect to the ankles. White, grey, black, or sand shades, think of Balenciaga rubber slippers, sabots, or pumps if you want to defuse a silk skirt or a tight and hot dress with a bare back.

Ugly sandals

At this time of year the shoes that conquer the stage (and our hearts) are the 2023 ugly sandals, there is something for all tastes and moods but the most common fall into the fashion scene in the form of practical shoes, comfortable and with a DNA related to outdoor activities; that’s why they are so comfy that separating them in the most formal occasions becomes increasingly difficult but also less necessary, you just have to figure out how to match them with the right outfit. The most common are the Birkenstock slides with a minimal design and in constant ascent towards luxury, the Fluffy rubber sandals, the mules of Loewe, the Toga for Suicoke and a rich variety of trekking sandals: models of the sporty line adapted with a potential to be exploited also for urban life.

Ugly boots

Finally, the ugly boots and ankle boots, inscribed on the fashion scene as a classic of the middle seasons are at the center of this aesthetic debate in which the winning theory is that a shoe must be weird, unique, and particular to be considered interesting and that despite the bad reputation linked to it, avoiding its charm is just too hard. An example are the Tabi-toe by Maison Margiela and the Puddle glass boots by Bottega Veneta, to be chosen in sorbet or neutral colors depending on the season.