Although I should confess I am 45, so I suppose I'm too old to comment on what is trendy! I think these Original Tom shoes are so ugly that people buy them to say "Look how cute I am-- so cute I can wear ugly shoes --- and get away with it!"
And they are right, too!
I admit I need nice shoes to look attractive at this point in my life, and God Bless you kids for trying out these new, kinda ugly trends. So glad I don't have to participate anymore, but it is fun to see them on you youngsters!