The definitive "godfather" "granddad" "guru" of sneaker design is probably a member here. His name is Steve Smith, and has worked as essentially head of design for every sneaker manufacturer out there and started it all with New Balance and the biggest "dad" shoe of all time back in 1986.
He races a vintage VW Beetle, and has a 356 coupe and a Speedster as i recall as well (could be more....)
https://daman.co.id/seven-of-the-most-notable-creations-from-steven-smith-the-godfather-of-a-dad-shoe
https://www.avants.com/podcast/2022/5/22/steven-smith-from-dad-shoes-to-yeezys-to-porsches-and-everything-between
I've got more shoes than any woman I've ever met... but most of the time wear Vessi (similar to AllBirds) as the are waterproof and comfortable as I've broken a few bones in my feet over the years.