Ugly Running Shoes Trend in Men's Fashion

A shopper looks at high-end luxury sneakers at Stadium Goods in New York City. AFP file photo
A shopper looks at high-end luxury sneakers at Stadium Goods in New York City. AFP file photo
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Ugly Running Shoes Trend in Men's Fashion

A shopper looks at high-end luxury sneakers at Stadium Goods in New York City. AFP file photo
A shopper looks at high-end luxury sneakers at Stadium Goods in New York City. AFP file photo

One day, historians may refer to 2020 as the year of ugly running shoes. If you visit any store, you will notice that many of the displayed shoes have weird designs that combine different styles in an unfamiliar way.

For instance, the so-called "Trill shoes" is a bizarre combination that could fit regular walking, exercising in the gym, and running a marathon in the mountains. There is also a brand new trend that gives the classic shoes an obvious sporty look.

However, the weirdest trend in the world of running shoes today is the ugly ones designed for men. When you see these shoes, all you can say it is that they are ugly; it is the most accurate description you can give, reported the German News Agency.

To make matters worse, designers are choosing colors and materials from outside the shoe industry, such as neon. This causes a serious problem when the wearer tries to coordinate his shoes with his clothes. The so-called Dad Shoe once dedicated for women has now a bigger man version known as Chunky Sneakers.

Speaking about the latest fashion developments, fashion expert Andreas Roza believes that "men have generally become bolder when choosing their shoes, and that fashion has adapted to this fact."



Carnivorous 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Remains of its Prey

This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
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Carnivorous 'Bone Collector' Caterpillar Dresses in Remains of its Prey

This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)
This photo provided by Daniel Rubinoff in April 2025 shows a new species of carnivorous caterpillar, left, which uses a protective case made with insect parts, near a spider in Oahu, Hawaii. (Courtesy Daniel Rubinoff via AP)

A new carnivorous caterpillar that wears the remains of its prey has been dubbed the “bone collector.”
The odd insect is only found on the Hawaiian island of Oahu. It creeps along spiderwebs, feeding on trapped insects and decorating its silk case with their body parts, The Associated Press reported.
There are other meat-eating caterpillars that “do lots of crazy things, but this takes the cake,” said study author Dan Rubinoff with the University of Hawaii at Manoa.
Scientists think the case might act as camouflage, allowing the caterpillar to feast on the spider’s ensnared meals without getting caught.
A host of caterpillars native to Hawaii use silk glands to spin protective cases studded with lichen, sand and other materials. This one is the first to use ant heads and fly wings.
“It really is an astonishing type of case,” said Steven Montgomery, an entomology consultant in Hawaii who was not involved with the new study.
Findings were published Thursday in the journal Science. Scientists found just 62 of the carnivorous caterpillars in over 20 years of observing.
Predatory caterpillars are extremely rare and the bone collectors found in Hawaii will even eat each other, researchers said.
The bone collector's origins date back at least 6 million years, making the caterpillars more ancient than the Hawaiian islands themselves. Today, they dwell on an isolated patch of mountain forest alongside invasive species.
“There is really a concern that we need to do better with conservation,” said Rubinoff.