Steph Curry’s White Sneakers Are Actually Pretty On-Trend

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There’s nothing Twitter loves more than a viral pile-on, and the latest victim is Steph Curry — specifically, Steph Curry’s sneakers. The Golden State Warriors star, who also happens to be Under Armour’s biggest spokesperson, unveiled his latest shoe for the brand on Thursday, the Curry Two Low “Chef” sneakers.

Unfortunately, this particular pair wasn't embraced by fans. In fact, the chunky white kicks immediately became Twitter’s favorite joke.

Except, well... for anyone who’s been following fashion trends for the past few seasons, those white sneakers don't scream nursing home. They scream normcore. They’re practically Seinfeldian.

Under Armour’s new style is basically a new version of the throwback kicks embraced in the normcore peak by fashion girls with their washed-out Levi’s, basic tees and dad hats. In fact, they’re pretty close to what plenty of designers like Chanel made themselves...

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Photo: Getty Images

Photo: Getty Images

Photo: Getty Images

Photo: Getty Images

Guys, Under Armour didn’t get Curry's new shoe style wrong. They’re just a little late to the white normcore sneaker trend.

Curry, you’ll be fine — embrace that ironic dad style with the best of ‘em. Maybe pair with a dad hat while you’re at it.