41 Edgy Thick-Soled Shoes

From Lavish Platform Skate Shoes to Elegant Hipster Hybrid Shoes

While some may prefer a minimalist sole on their shoes, these thick-soled shoes prove that the bigger and chunkier the bottom, the better. Shoes with thick soles have been entering the market slowly over the past while and we're now seeing a much higher volume of triple to quadruple-sized soles on every type of footwear. From high heels to casual loafers for men or women, this collection highlights some of the most on-point styles for footwear this season.

Another striking design feature that several designers are practicing is to use the sole as a statement piece with embellishments or bold pops of color. Gone are the days when thick-soled shoes were meant strictly for the elderly; today, fashionistas and fashionistos, young and old can rock these styles.

SCORE
4.4 out of 10
GENDER
30% Men70% Women
MARKETTop markets: North America, Europe, Asia
GENERATION
  • Gen Z
  • Gen Alpha
  • Millennial (primary audience)
  • Gen X (primary audience)
POPULARITY
Popularity 65%
Activity 60%
Freshness 8%
High Heeled Menswear Boots
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High Heeled Menswear Boots
Serpent Skin Kicks
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Serpent Skin Kicks
Winged Jean Kicks
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Winged Jean Kicks
Sleek Safari Kicks
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Sleek Safari Kicks
Street Art Sneakers
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Street Art Sneakers
Lavish Reptilian Trail Boots
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Lavish Reptilian Trail Boots
Hiking Hybrid Sneakers
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Hiking Hybrid Sneakers
Glittery Botanic Wedges
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Glittery Botanic Wedges
Adorable Charitable High Heels
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Adorable Charitable High Heels
Feminine Punk-Inspired Shoes
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Feminine Punk-Inspired Shoes
Honeycomb Yellow Kicks
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Honeycomb Yellow Kicks
Recycled Suede Shoes
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Recycled Suede Shoes
Masculinely Feminine Dress Shoes
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Masculinely Feminine Dress Shoes
Custom-Illustrated Kicks
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Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Glitzy Holiday Footwear
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Glitzy Holiday Footwear
Two-Toned Hiking Boots
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Two-Toned Hiking Boots
Heavy Metal Fan Footwear
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Heavy Metal Fan Footwear
Cowboy-Inspired High Tops
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Cowboy-Inspired High Tops
Textured Floral Footwear
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Textured Floral Footwear
Azure Boat Shoes
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Azure Boat Shoes
Sweet 60s Kicks
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Sweet 60s Kicks
Stained Loafer Platforms
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Stained Loafer Platforms
Somber Suede Kicks
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Somber Suede Kicks
Lavish Platform Skate Shoes
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Lavish Platform Skate Shoes
Lemonade-Hued Hightops
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Lemonade-Hued Hightops
Elegent Hipster Hybrid Shoes
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Elegent Hipster Hybrid Shoes
Neon-Accented Kicks
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Neon-Accented Kicks
Multi-Colored Couture Kicks
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Multi-Colored Couture Kicks
Business Suited Sneakers
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Business Suited Sneakers
Fruit Punch Footwear
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Fruit Punch Footwear
Cutout Wooden Wedges
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Cutout Wooden Wedges
Stilted Heels
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Stilted Heels
Totem Poll-Inspired Sneakers
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Totem Poll-Inspired Sneakers
Multi-Hued Hybrid Kicks
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Multi-Hued Hybrid Kicks
Whale-Inspired Footwear
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Whale-Inspired Footwear
Retro Revival Footwear
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Retro Revival Footwear
Fashionable Office Supplies
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Fashionable Office Supplies
Aztec Moccasin Hybrid Shoes
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Aztec Moccasin Hybrid Shoes
Funky Fish Tank Heels
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
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Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
Chic Floral Wedges
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Chic Floral Wedges