There was no bigger sneaker trend in 2018 than the dad shoe. It feels like pretty well every single footwear company was coming out with their own version of a chunky runner. It was almost impossible to go a day without seeing someone wearing a shoe that could be considered "dad couture."
Now New Balance is releasing a brand new silhouette, the WX608 RW1 which takes the dad shoe aesthetic to a whole new level.
Like most chunky dad sneakers on the market, these feature a massive midsole and an upper that features layers of leather material going in different directions. New Balance is releasing two colorways of the shoe in Beige/White and Grey/White.
These kicks use an EVA midsole as well as New Balance’s ABZORB cushioning on the heel. According to Hypebeast, these are already available for purchase at overseas retailers such as Allike for $110 USD.
Are you feeling these or are you done with the dad shoe trend?
About The Author
Alexander Cole is the current Managing Editor of HotNewHipHop. He started at HotNewHipHop back in 2018 where he began as a Sports and Sneakers writer. During this time, he has shown an expertise in Air Jordans, Yeezys, and all things that have to do with Nike. His favorite kicks are the Air Jordan 1 High OG, the Air Jordan 4, the Air Jordan 6, and the Adidas Yeezy Boost 350 V2 in the "Beluga 2.0" colorway. Although his collection might not be the biggest, he is always looking to add new styles to it.
When it comes to sports, Alex has a particular interest in the NBA and the NFL. His favorite teams are anywhere LeBron goes, and the Kansas City Chiefs. As a Montrealer, the Montreal Canadiens hold a special place in his heart, even if they haven't won the Stanley Cup in his lifetime.
Alex also works for the Concordia Stingers, where he provides play-by-play and color commentary for the football, hockey, and basketball teams
His favorite hip-hop artists are Kendrick Lamar, Playboi Carti, Travis Scott, and Lil Uzi Vert.
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