There’s a time and a place for a chunkier Nike. Now, is the time and place. Luckily, it has gone ahead and whipped up an alarmingly chic winter stomper.

Enter the Nike Lahar Low.

At first glance, it looks a little rough around the edges, and all the better for it. With its chunky laces, sturdy shape, and all-black finish, it’s got just enough attitude to give your usual slim sneakers a much-needed shake-up. Not every shoe needs to be sleek and streamlined, after all. Sometimes, a little extra heft is exactly what the doctor ordered.

And while the Lahar Low looks ready to take on the elements, it doesn't require a full gorpcore wardrobe to make sense. Wear it with loose-fitting denim, baggy cargos, or your favorite cord pants. The black-on-black treatment keeps things easy to style, while the rugged silhouette adds a little more attitude to the usual sneaker rotation.

It's a solid alternative for anyone who wants something sturdier than their everyday kicks but isn't quite ready to commit to heavy-duty boots. With colder days creeping in, the Lahar Low makes a pretty convincing case for switching things up.

The Lahar Low is available for $140 on Nike's website now.

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