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Are Grandad Shoes Cool?
Fashion moves fast. One minute you’re judging your granddad’s orthopedic sneakers, the next minute they’re on a runway in Milan.
We need answers.
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1.
When you hear “granddad shoes”, what do you picture?
(Required.)
Aggressive arch support
Shoes that have mowed at least 14 lawns
Velcro. So much Velcro
The exact shoes someone grills burgers in
Other (please specify)
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2.
Who could pull these off best?
(Required.)
Gen Z calling them “vintage”
Dude who genuinely bought them for comfort
Fashion influencers pretending they discovered them
Granddads, the original innovators
Absolutely no one
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3.
What would make you consider buying “granddad shoes”? (Select all that apply.)
(Required.)
A celebrity wearing them once
The word “heritage” in the description
A fashion influencer explaining them
A limited drop
A $450 price tag
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4.
On a scale of 1–5, how cool are granddad sneakers actually?
(Required.)
These belong at Home Depot
1 star
2 stars
3 stars
4 stars
Paris Fashion week, baby
5 stars
