The age of ugly dad sneakers is upon us. Not only do these rubber-soled, comfortable sneakers epitomize contemporary culture, but they have also become a fashion trophy. No longer relegated to the subgenre of sneaker culture, ugly sneakers have scaled the pinnacle of high fashion.

Today these fashionable yet seemingly orthopedic footwear are styled by fashion icons such as Bella Hadid and Kylie Jenner. And their preferred dad sneaker of choice? The Balenciaga Triple S.