In the last year, we have seen an unexpected trend emerging. Dubbed the ‘Dad sneaker‘ because, well they look like something that your Dad would wear to sum it up, with a focus on bulky silhouettes, the more extroverted and maximalist the style the better. Raf Simons & Adidas were way ahead of the curve on this trend, back in 2013 the first Ozweego model was released, back then they didn’t receive a standing ovation as people said they were too bulky and back then ankle grabbing jeans were on everyone’s legs. But times change and trends vary, so now people are into wide-leg pants. Since the recent emergence of the Balenciaga Triple S and the Gucci Rhyton Runners people are finally starting to see just how influential the Ozweegos were, so if we could give Adidas & Raf Simons a round of applause that would be great.

The Ozweego is continuing to push boundaries in 2018, with its latest ‘Replicant‘ model featuring a deconstructed build, with cut out panelling along the flanks (So you may need to up your sock game). Arriving in three distinct colourways, all of which follow a two-tone colour scheme.

I don’t know how, but these can be rocked with virtually any style, so whether you want to rock them with a pair of cropped wide-leg trousers or a pair of tracksuit bottoms, it’ll still work and look great. They have an ironic style that just allows them to transition between looks with ease.

All day comfort is guaranteed thanks to the adiPRENE outsole, which can be seen on the likes of the recent Yeezy 500.  This gives you a high amount of impact absorption with claims it can absorb impacts of over 5 times a person’s body weight, so you can theoretically wear these all day without any issue. Plus with the cut-out sections, they’re highly breathable keeping your feet feeling fresh on the warmer days.

Three colourways of the adidas x Raf Simons RS Replicant Ozweego are releasing here at Aphrodite online and in-store 10am Thursday 12th April.