Smelling Notes: We Took a Whiff of This Season’s Finest Dad Shoes

Hans wears underwear by Calvin Klein Underwear. Jeans by Carhartt Wip. Sneakers by Asics. Socks stylist’s own.

The dad shoe isn’t a trend — it’s the skinny jean of our generation. Our in-house sneaker sommelier uncorks half a dozen of this season’s finest dad shoes and takes a whiff. Salute!

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BALENCIAGA, $895

Smelling notes: “Bright and citrusy with a hint of pine from an afternoon forest hike.”

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CHLOÉ, $730

Smelling notes: “Vanilla and cherry, caramel finish.”

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MAISON MARGIELA, $1245

Smelling notes: “Floral bouquet with latex undertones. Not for beginners.”

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MSGM, $650

Smelling notes: “Fresh-cut grass, rounded out by a hint of lemon.”

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REEBOK, $160

Smelling notes: “Robust blueberry tones, with a supple body.”

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SALOMON, $145

Smelling notes: “I don’t know. Smells like a shoe.”

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Model: Hans Reichow at RAD Model Management.
Hair: Christian Fritzenwanker at Sisley-Paris Germany
Casting: Ilya Lipkin
Photography Assistant: Jakob Müller-Meernach
Fashion Assistants: Denise Rottmann, Natalia Farnaus, Alena Wiegmann