The Hot Shoe Right Now Is Called a Dad Sneaker. What Do Dads Think About That?

One of the more sought-after sneakers of the moment looks like something my 60-something uncle would wear to mow the lawn.

A pared-back version of Japanese running brand Asics’ Gel-Kayano 14 model, produced in collaboration with JJJJound, a Canadian blog turned minimalist clothing brand, these shoes are mostly silver and gray and a bit clunky in shape with mesh-paneling along the toe. Their sexiest descriptor may be “drab.”