It’s official: The first ugly shoe trend of 2025 has arrived, and it’s none other than New Balance’s viral 1906 Loafer ...

the buckle largely fell out of fashion for the very reason it entered popularity: its well-exhausted association with excess. The appeal of luxury waxes and wanes, but few historical ugly shoes ...

Skechers CEO John Vandemore said at a recent conference that consumers' response to the shoes has been "very positive ... Comfy yet ugly footwear is here for the long haul.