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.
41 Edgy Thick-Soled Shoes
From Lavish Platform Skate Shoes to Elegant Hipster Hybrid Shoes:
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Retro Revival Footwear
The Loeffler Randall Spring 2012 Collection is Fun and Flirty
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Chic Floral Wedges
These Ego and Greed Bowler Esp Shoes are Perfect for Spring
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Fashionable Office Supplies
These Post-It Dispensers Will Dress Up Your Desktop
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Totem Poll-Inspired Sneakers
The JS Wings Eagle Totem Shoes Are Inspired by Native Culture
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Sugary-Sweet Sneakers
These Rainbow Sprinkles Vans Kicks Make Footwear Fun
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Multi-Hued Hybrid Kicks
The Nike Huarache Free Running Shoes are Sleek and Sporty
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Stained Loafer Platforms
The Alejandro Ingelmo Spring 2013 Collection Amps Up Height
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Aztec Moccasin Hybrid Shoes
The Vans Sk8-Hi Sneaker Marries Two Classic Footwear Styles
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Whale-Inspired Footwear
The Kobi Levi Orca Collection is Fishy
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Cutout Wooden Wedges
Style Bubble Rocks the Jil Sander SS10 Wedge to Perfection
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Textured Floral Footwear
The Newest Raf Simons Sneakers Boasts a Bold Flowery Design
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Fruit Punch Footwear
The 'Bananas Is My Business' Pumps are Tastefully Fruity
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Funky Fish Tank Heels
Get Your Groove On with These Unusual Fish Tank Platform Shoes
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Custom-Illustrated Kicks
Jolby Sneakers are Hand-Painted and Completely Unique
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Elegent Hipster Hybrid Shoes
Tricker's Grey Golosh Brogues are Perfect for the Fashion Savvy
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Lemonade-Hued Hightops
The Supra Skytop III is the Ultimate Skate Sneaker
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Neon-Accented Kicks
The Jordan CMFT 11 Viz Air in Anthracite/Volt-Black
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Somber Suede Kicks
George Cox x British Remains Give a Classic Spin to an Iconic Model
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Business Suited Sneakers
Nike's New Stylish Running Shoe Will Have You Perform with Class
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Stilted Heels
Luxirare Creates Towering Black Suede Wedges to Make You a Giantess
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Glitzy Holiday Footwear
Stylish Gals Get Into the Holidays With Charlotte Olympia 2012 Col
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Sweet 60s Kicks
PF Flyers WindJammers Bring Old-School Back in Style
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Street Art Sneakers
The Ugg x Claw Money Collaboration is an Unexpected Departure
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Multi-Colored Couture Kicks
The Prada Tricolor Lace-up Shoes are a Treat For the Hipsters
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Cowboy-Inspired High Tops
The Js Forum Hi Sneakers Fuse Western and Urban Styles
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Masculinely Feminine Dress Shoes
Polish Up Your Wardrobe With a Pair of Grenson Shoes
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Feminine Punk-Inspired Shoes
The Cole Haan LunarGrands Kicks Mix Classic & Contemporary
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Azure Boat Shoes
A Tantalizing Preview of the Vane and Sebago Fall 2011 Collaboration
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Lavish Platform Skate Shoes
These Platform Vans are Fresh, Funky and Fashion-Forward
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Two-Toned Hiking Boots
The Lanvin Tall Hiking Boot is a Rugged Look for the French Brand
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Winged Jean Kicks
The JS Wings Denim Shoes are Angelic
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Recycled Suede Shoes
The Beyond Skin Footwear Line is Made Largely from Recycled Bottles
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Sleek Safari Kicks
The Bonanza Leopard Fashion Shoes Sandals are Destined to Adorn a Wild Wardrobe
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High Heeled Menswear Boots
Opening Ceremony's Leopard Print M6 Shoes Are Chunky
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Lavish Reptilian Trail Boots
Experience the Great Outdoors in Designer Yuketen Huntboots
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Serpent Skin Kicks
The Pierre Hardy Whittle-Snake Shoes are Rock-Star Ready
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Adorable Charitable High Heels
The TOMS Sophie Wedge Offers Perfect Summer Style
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Heavy Metal Fan Footwear
The Metallica Sneakers Help You Rock While You Walk
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Hiking Hybrid Sneakers
Bernhard Willhelm's Fall/Winter 2012 Footwear Combines Outerwear Themes
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Glittery Botanic Wedges
The Prada Sequin Platforms are Bedazzled to the Max
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Honeycomb Yellow Kicks
Nike Air Max 1 LAM Brings Warm Colors to Reflect Summer Weather
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Technical Slip-On Footwear
The New Pair of HOKA Slip-On Shoes Have a Thick Laced Detail
Bright Chunky Skate Sneakers
New Balance Unveils its Numeric 480 to Join the Roster
Luxury Cartoon-Like Red Boots
MSCHF Launches a Bulbous Footwear Silhouette with Cushioning
Contrasting Minimal Lifestyle Shoes
Nike's Zoom Vomero 5 Gets a Black and White Colorway
Dynamic Chunky Branded Sandals
adidas' Adilette 22 XLG Silhouette is Secured by a Heel Strap
Sturdy Chunky Hiking Sneakers
HOKA Presents a New Tor Summit Sneaker with Rugged Detail
Skate-Ready Practical Sneakers
New Balance Numeric Remixes the 574 Sneaker with Skate Functions
Brand-Honoring Staple Bold Footwear
Dr. Martens' 14XX Blends New and Retro Brand Themes
Chunky Hybrid Sneaker Clogs
Crocs Unveils a New Series of the Slip-On Echo Storm Shoe
Limited-Edition Clogs Collections
Dr. Scholl’s and Re/Done Release Exclusive Clog Collection
Dynamic Thigh-High Tech Sneakers
Voo Store Joins On Running to Create a Unique New Sneaker
Minimal Hybrid Chelsea Boots
ASICS & TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist Presents the Chelsea Sneaker Boot
Minimal Technical Sleek Sneakers
The HOKA Transport Shoe Has a Quiet Premium Look
Women's Sportswear Flip Flops
Nike Calm Flip Flops Now Arrive in Styles for Women
Auxetic 3D-Printed Boots
Auxetic Wear Shoes Perfectly Adjust to Feet in Real-Time
3D-Printed Winter Sport Shoes
This Bobsled Footwear Features 3D-Printed Outsoles
90s-Inspired Bulky Skateboard Sneakers
adidas Presents a Look at the Retro Stan Smith XLG Shoe
Futuristic High-Heel Sneakers
This Conceptual Balenciaga Footwear by the OJB Studio are 3D-Printed
Varied Stylish Supportive Pumps
Aldo Unveils its STESSY Series with Comfortable Insole Technology
Comfort-Focused Fashion Clogs
Free People x Dr. Scholl’s Refreshes a Style for a New Generation
Summer-Ready Sporty Slip-Ons
Nike's Aqua Swoosh Shoes are Expanding to Offer Adult Sizes
Custom-Made Insoles
Soles Creates Personalized Support for Your Feet with Custom Insoles
Fuzzy Dynamic Collaborative Footwear
Suicoke and Midorikawa Unveil Another Five Finger Shoe
Textural Sophisticated Lifestyle Shoes
Onitsuka Tiger Presents a Set of Mexico 66 SD Nylon Shoes
Heart-Adorned Shoe Collections
G.H. Bass Boasts an Adorable Collection of Heart Loafers
Hand-Stitched Italian Sneakers
The P448 Sohosocks Have a Fabric Sock Liner for Added Wearability
Flexible Cartoon-Like Boots
MSCHF Presents its New Big Black Boots with TPU Foam
Detail-Oriented Retro Sneakers
Footpatrol Launch a Version of the adidas Originals Campus 80s
Padded Fashion-Forward Footwear
The ALDO Pillow Walk Technology Offers Comfort with Each Step
Vegatable Tanned Premium Loafers
A-COLD-WALL* Launches a New Pair of the Mies Loafer
Sustainable Plastic Black Shoes
ROSE IN GOOD FAITH Delivers a Endless Black Colorway Design
Personalized Platform Sneakers
The Crocs Mega Crush Sandal is Easy to Customize with Jibbiitz
Collaborative Chunky Skate Sneakers
always do what you should do Joins adidas on the Superstar
Agile Anatomical Shoes
The TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist. x Suicoke FiveFinger Shoes are Supportive
Genderless Tooth-Adorned Heels
GCDS Launches its Unisex 'Morso' Line in a Wider Size Range
Balletcore Heeled Shoes
Sandy Liang Releases Her Debut Heel Collection with Ballerina Inspiration
Medical Boot-Representing Footwear
Rick Owens Continues to Grab Attention with the Walking Boot
Low-Cut Neutral Lifestyle Shoes
NikeCraft and Tom Sachs Launch a New Brown Colorway Design
Hospitality-Themed Shoe Designs
The JJJJound x Vans Collaboration Embraces Minimalism
Futuristic Urban Sneakers
The Vans Sim-Plis-Tech are for the Everyday Urban Environment
Luxury Large Platform Sneakers
Louis Vuitton Introduces Its Latest Archlight 2.0 Sneaker
Transformative Bridal Footwear
Pashion’s Made-to-Order Styles Offer Interchangeable Components
Minimalist Unisex Slides
The Slide from OSON Seamlessly Marries Style with Comfort
Kidult Baby Shoes
MSCHF's Super Baby Collection Supersizes Chunky, Colorful Footwear
Monstrous-Inspired Heeled Shoes
I Wanna Bangkok Presents the Hulkfoot and Bigfoot Shoes
Denim-Tinged Luxe Chunky Sneakers
Balenciaga Unveils a New Denim Triple S Sneaker Model
Elegant Old-School Sneaker Styles
The Todd Snyder Tuscan Court Shoe Will Come in Two Colors
Knitted Chunky Sneakers
Famous Footwear Boasts the DV Dolce Vita Sneaker
Avant-Garde Dynamic Footwear
Rick Owens and Dr. Martens Join Forces on a Range of Footwear
Chunky Perforated Sneaker Designs
Crocs Unveils the Nova Trek Sneaker with Breathable Holes
Sophisticated Laidback Footwear Designs
notwoways Unveils a New Matter Style of the Formula
All-Seasonal Winter Boots
Blundstone Designs the All-Terrain Thermal Boot for the Cold Seasons
Oversized Platform Sneakers
The FENTY x PUMA Creeper Phatty Remixes an Iconic PUMA Style
Size-Inclusive Designer Shoes
Zalando and Seven Designers are Launching Footwear for All
Sleek Futuristic Perforated Clogs
Crocs Unveils a Look at the New Minimal Off-Grid Clogs
Sleek Sporty Platform Boot
adidas Launches a New Superstar Boot with a Slightly Raised Base
Mesh-Heavy Collaborative Footwear
ASICS and Hal Studios Launch a New Collaborative Shoe
Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Presents a New and Bigger Samba Sneaker Model
Baked Beans-Inspired Slide Sandals
Bush's Bean Slides Deliver a Unique Take on Summer Footwear
Painted Foot-Shaped Shoes
Midorikawa and Suicoke Unite for the Newest Vibram® FiveFingers Release
Furry Avant-Garde Shoe Designs
Doublet Collaborates with SUICOKE and Vibram on the FUTON-LO
Weatherized Technical Fall Footwear
Suicoke Presents its New Collection for the FW23 Season
Technical Platform Slip-On Shoes
COMME des GARÇONS Joins Salomon on the Slip-On Platform
Sophisticated Minimal Skate Shoes
RONE and New Balance Launch a Thiago Lemos 1010 Sneaker
Ultra-Comfortable Boot Designs
HIDDEN.NY and Suicoke Design an Extremely Comfortable Boot
Merged Hybrid Basketball Shoes
The Air Jordan 2/3 Sneaker Boasts a Hybrid Design Language
Lifestyle Foam-Based Sandals
The Latest New Balance Sandal Boasts Technical Accents
Technical High-Fashion Sneakers
The Balenciaga 3XL Sneaker Showcases Exaggerated Soles
Collaborative Dramatic Soled Boots
MSCHF Introduces a Dramatic 2x4 Boots for the Season
Ribbed Sole Lifestyle Sneakers
New Balance Launches a Black and Grey Tonal RC30 Sneaker
Double-Soled Monochromatic Sneakers
Converse's Chuck 70 LTD Sneaker Model Rests on a Double Base
Branded Outsole Luxe Footwear
Daniel Lee's Burburry FW23 Footwear Highlights the Soles
Warranty-Covered Unisex Shoes
Grounded People is Releasing a Special Unisex Shoe Collection
Doll-Inspired High Heels
The Fantastic Plastic Foot Shoes are Shaped Like a Doll's Tip-Toed Foot
Fashion-Forward Lifestyle Sneakers
Valentino Garavani Unveils a New Pair of Premium Sneakers
Sleek Minimal Luxury Footwear
Loro Piana Presents a Look at the New White Sole Shoes
Hybrid Multifunctional Footwear
Vans Skateboarding and Timberland Launch Two New Footwear
Brown-Tonal Lifestyle Sneakers
Tom Sachs Joins NikeCraft on Yet Another General Purpose Shoe
Retro Collaborative Textural Sneakers
Fear of God and adidas Present a Collaborative 86 Lo Shoe
Medical Boot-Inspired Sneakers
MSCHF's AC.1 Sneakers Highlights an Experimental Supportive Look
Olympic-Ready Elevated Footwear
Nike Optimizes its Air Cushioning Tech in New Range of Shoes
Neutral Chunky Collaborative Sneakers
Bad Bunny Joins adidas on a Chalky Brown Campus Shoe
Chunky Metallic-Tinged Sneakers
The Air Jordan 4 Gets a Sail and Metallic Gold Colorway
Chunky Unconventional Shoes
Marni Unveils the 'BIG FOOT 2.0' Unisex Sneaker in Multiple Colorways
Chunky Pre-Fall Dynamic Footwear
YUME YUME Presents a Range of Footwear for Pre-Fall 2023
Square-Toe Perforated Footwear
Crocs and atmos Tokyo Create the Crocs Blunt Toe Clog
Chic Skater Style Sneakers
These Dior B9S Sneakers Come in Two Material Options
Cartoon-Like Perforated Boot Designs
MSCHF Unveils its New Collaborative Crocs Boot
Lightweight Heeled Sneakers
Converse Released the Chuck 70 De Luxe Heel
Updated 90s-Inspired Shoe Silhouettes
Vans Releases a New Contemporary Take on Its Classic Slip-On
Adjustable Padded Winter Footwear
The North Face Launches its NSE Chukka in a British Khaki
Stacked Base Lifestyle Sneakers
adidas Unveils Another Gazelle Bold Sneaker Model
Cork Foam Footwears
SOLE Jasper Chukka Redefines What’s Possible Using Natural Materials
Elevated Slides Designs
Havaianas Launches Its Spring/Summer 2023 Line and the Designs Look Comfy
Technical Split-Toe Running Shoes
Nike's Air Rift Sneakers Make a Return in a Triple Black Hue
Chunky Logo-Adorned Shoes
Thibo Denis Teases Two New Winter Colorways for Dior's New B33 Sneakers
Luxurious Black Block-Heel Boots
Raf Simons' Fall/winter 2022 Line Spotlights a Pair of Chic Boots
Mohair-Laced Luxe Ski Boots
Thibo Denis Presents the New Ski Boots Online with a Chunky Form
Minimal Lifestyle Golf Sneakers
KITH Unveils a Series of the adidas Samba Golf Sneakers
Luxe Technical Footwear Designs
Givenchy Launches a New Iteration of the TK-360+ Sneaker Model
Buckled Slip-On Platform Clogs
Orphic Highlights its Adjustable 2-Way Runner Clog Silhouette
Militaristic-Inspired Tonal Footwear
NEIGHBORHOOD and Vans Join Forces on Two Sneaker Models
Pre-Distressed Skate Sneakers
Vans' Stressed Series Creates a Worn-Out Look of Classic Shoes
Co-Branded Footwear Designs
Vans Skateboarding Collaborates with Skate Brand Hockey
Contrast Stitching Formal Footwear
CamperLab Presents the New Eki Shoes for the Season
Dynamic Dramatic Sole Sneakers
Cactus Plant Flea Market and Nike Launch a Flea 2 Sneaker
Perforated Layered Sporty Clogs
The Jordan Systems.23 Gets a New Sail Cement Colorway Palette
Neutral Leather Sneaker Models
New Balance Launches a New Premium Leather TDS Derby Sneaker
Lugged Rubber Soled Sneakers
Très Bien Designs the Diemme Cornaro for Everyday Wearing
Lifestyle Minimal Running Sneakers
Mallet London Presents a New Holloway Running Shoe
Stacked Platform Sole Mules
Nike Launches a New Set of the Air Force 1 Lover XX Premium
Luxurious Hybrid Sneaker-Mules
Balenciaga Unveils the Triple S Mule Hybrid Silhouette for SS23
Durable Muted Tonal Sneakers
OUR LEGACY Launches Three New Tonal Gave Sneaker Models
Stylish Everyday Men's Footwear
Lululemon Introduces the New Men's Footwear Collection
Premium Fashion-Forward Slippers
Mave & Chez Pioneering Luxurious Comfort Footwear for Women
Chunky Neutral Basketball Sneakers
Nike Launches Another Iteration of the Air More Uptempo Shoe
Summery Sporty Platform Mules
adidas Presents its New adiForm Stan Smith Mule for SS23
Curved Rubber Sole Sneakers
JW Anderson Releases New Bumper-Hike Low Top Sneakers for SS23
Elegant Footwear Collections
ARCH NYC Has Unveiled Its Contemporary Fall 2023 Collection
Greyscale Contrasting Chunky Shoes
MSCHF's Gobstompers Come in a Graylag Goose Colorway
Futuristic Bold Tonal Sneakers
Beyoncé and adidas Present the IVY PARK Top Ten 2000 Sneaker
Premium Leather High-Cut Sneakers
Pawnshop Skate Co. Joins Forces with Nike on a Dunk High
Modern-Tech Skate Sneakers
Tiago Lemos and New Balance Numeric Drop the 808 Skate Shoe
Grunge-Themed Classic Loafers
GCDS and Clarks Join Forces on Two New Footwear Silhouettes
Fall-Centric Suede Footwear
Stepney Works Club Introduces New Dellow S-Strike Sneakers
Animal-Patterned Luxe Boat Shoes
Sebago and Saint Laurent Present a Premium Set of Boat Shoes
Ergonomic Bulbous-Shaped Shoes
Jacquemus Releases Its Ergonomic and Runway-Ready Les Mules Goia
Podiatrist-Friendly Summer Shoes
Birdies' Sun Drenched Collection is Cushioned & Comfort-Focused
Gothic Dramatic Platform Footwear
Vetements and New Rock Launch a New Platform Sneaker
Sleek Tonal Skate Sneakers
Nike Adds a Black and Gum Colorway of the Dunk Low Shoes
Experimental Rubber-Soled Footwear
Slam Jam Joins Vibram on the New Post Sneaker Design
Platform Lifestyle Customizable Shoes
Nike By You Adds the Cortez Silhouette to its Roster
Punk-Inspired Leather Shoes
Junya Watanabe MAN and Stepney Workers Club Launch Punk Leather Shoes
Bulky Rounded Sporty Slides
Nike Presents a Look at its New Cozy Calm Slides Launching Soon
Sleek High-Cut Tonal Sneakers
Nike's Dunk High Sneakers Get a Purple and Black Colorway
Monochromatic Sleek Footwear
Nike's Dunk Low Sneakers Get Another Black and White Update
Retro Chunky Dramatic Sneakers
The Catfish Lo by Axel Arigato is Made from Sleek Leather
Smart Customized Footwear Designs
Kristýna Hrabánková Designs New Sandals for URBNC3
Elevated Platform Lifestyle Sneakers
The Rick Owens DRKSHDW Released New 'Abstract Sole' Sneakers
Gum Foundation Lifestyle Sneakers
Nike SB Launches a Gum Bottom Design of the Dunk Low Shoes