As Father’s Day approaches, you might be wondering what to get the new dad in your life.
If you’ve recently welcomed a baby or are preparing to usher a new little one into your home – or even if you have a seasoned dad pro on board – may I kindly suggest you consider taking a look at the ultimate product that all dads deserve: the coveted Dad Shoe.
New Balance Men’s 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer
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The classic blue-and-white New Balance shoes have been a dad staple for literally decades. My own husband, a father of five, has rocked New Balances since he became a father nearly 17 years ago. It’s not because they were trendy and cool, but quite simply, because they were the cheapest and most reliable shoe on the market.
Now, perhaps somewhat ironically, teens – even teen girls, for that matter – have made the shoe wildly popular, so it is no longer as cheap as it once was, but it is still decidedly a dad staple.
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This particular pair of New Balance shoes serving as the unofficial wardrobe of fathers everywhere is so universal it’s even been made into a joke on social media, by people showing off their dads’ collections of New Balances and some partners ushering new dads into fatherhood by gifting them a fresh pair.
(Bonus points for rocking the “dad uniform” of long jean shorts and a sporty polo shirt.)
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New Balance Men’s 608 V5 Casual Comfort Cross Trainer
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Plus, they come in wide sizes, which is always helpful for those challenging-to-find shoe sizes.
Perhaps due to the booming popularity of these shoes, you can also pick them up in a variety of new colors and looks, from sleek all-black to a trendy brown suede version. We’re personally preferential to the old-school blue-and-white style, but hey – dad’s choice. By far the best part of the New Balance shoe is how long they last.
