Highsnobiety
Double Tap to Zoom

Due to what's been dubbed the flat footwear movement, sneakers have been subject to a steady down-sizing. That's right, folks, we're in the midst of a gradual un-chunking of shoes.

From dad's finest to Balenciaga's Triple S, your favorite kicks of nearly a decade now have had in common, if nothing else, their stocky silhouette. Now no more.

Just because we're readying ourselves to retire fat soles and other exaggerations though, does not mean we want to totally strip our feet of a devotion to design and details. As will become clear, skinnier shapes in shoes can be just as interesting to look at as your beloved bulky ones.

StockX and us sought out to prove this point, and have lined up a bunch of worthy contenders for you to swap your stompers for something slender.

So Long, Dad Bod! Slim Shoes for a Slender Foot:

adidas Gazelle Indoor Sean Wotherspoon

Image on Highsnobiety
adidas x Sean WotherspoonGazelle Indoor
$285
Buy at StockX

A sustainable take on the notoriously lean Gazelle, Sean Wotherspoon's hemp-made iteration is a feast for the eyes and the environment.

Balenciaga Cosy BB Mule

Image on Highsnobiety
BalenciagaCosy BB Mule
$368
Buy at StockX

Mules are everywhere as of late, and they, too, come in just about every imaginable form. These sleek Balenciagas find themselves on the complete opposite end of the footwear spectrum in comparison to their aforementioned, ultra-buff sibling.

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70 Comme Des Garçons PLAY

Image on Highsnobiety
Converse x Comme des GarconsConverse x Comme des Garcons All Star Shoe
$154
Buy at StockX

High top, lace up Chucks have never not been around, and have thus always posed a counterpart to thicker-set kicks. In their CDG PLAY skin, they're even harder to avoid when on the hunt for decent, de-chunked footwear.

Fear of God California Slip On

Image on Highsnobiety
FEAR OF GODThe California Slip-On
$124
Buy at StockX

This is about as pared-back as it gets. FoG's superlatively minimalist slippers are austere, almost – but stylishly so.

Gucci x adidas Loafer

Image on Highsnobiety
adidasGucciGucci x Adidas Loafer
$460
Buy at StockX

A throwback to what was one of its day's most important joining-of-forces, this heeled Gucci x adidas loafer is pure campy joy.

NIKE P-6000

Image on Highsnobiety
NikeP-6000
$127
Buy at StockX

You really thought dad shoes were a thing of the past now, huh? Well, for better of for worse, your father's sneakers, too, can drop the weight and tighten their contours.

Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66

Image on Highsnobiety
Onitsuka TigerMexico 66
$184
Buy at StockX

Keeping within the apparent metallic theme, we see what may be one of the ultimate slim shoes: Onitsuka Tiger's Mexico 66 sneaker.

Saint Laurent Le Loafer

Image on Highsnobiety
Saint LaurentLe Loafer Penny Slippers
$609
Buy at StockX

If you just simply cannot deal with chunk-less sneakers, at least consider diversifying your options by throwing in some luxe loafers. Though not skinniest in price, they'll hold your feet in a snug and slimming embrace.

Want to keep browsing? Download the Highsnobiety app for all the hottest products and brands from the Highsnobiety Shop. Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase.

We Recommend
  • Footwear Inspirations to Make This the Best Winter Your Feet Have Ever Had
    • Style
  • Dr. Martens' Rugged Workwear Shoes Go All Topsy-Turvy
    • Footwear
  • ECCO x Illya Goldman Gubin Are Making Shoes Into Art
    • Footwear
    • sponsored
  • Swanky, Sturdy, Slight: The Three Pillars of 2024's Fall Footwear
    • Sneakers
    • sponsored
  • If Noah Lyles Gets His Sneaker, He'll Have Big Shoes to Fill
    • Sneakers
    • sponsored
What To Read Next
  • Nike's Laceless Running Shoe Is Even More Effortless Than It Looks
    • Sneakers
  • Yes, CARRER Has High-Profile Founders. No, CARRER Is Not a 'Celebrity Brand'
    • Style
  • Nike's Quietly Killer Dad Shoe Has the Makings of Swoosh Classic
    • Sneakers
  • Can adidas Samba-fy the Samba’s Sporty Cousin?
    • Sneakers
  • Nike's Latest Beautifully Beefy Running Shoe Will Only Cost You $65
    • Sneakers
  • The Art of Wonderfully Techy Skate Shoes, Mastered By Nike
    • Sneakers