9 celebrity-approved trainer brands we can actually afford

It’s time to shop the exact trainers all our favourite celebrities have been wearing — from Adidas and Nike, to Veja. 

Celebrities may spend the majority of their time getting dressed for red carpet outings, but when they’re off-duty they often dress for comfort. This, of course, means one thing — trainers. 

Kicking off their heels (quite literally), we’ve spotted everyone from Meghan Markle to Victoria Beckham opting for fashion sneakers with a style-conscious edge. In fact, when the Duchess of Sussex stepped out in her vegan Veja trainers,  the “Meghan effect” took hold and searches for the sustainable shoe brand skyrocketed.

This, however, is nothing unusual: when a celebrity we all know and love wears fashion we can actually afford, it naturally sells out within record time. When you throw in iconic trainer brands that have stockists here, there and everywhere, though, you have a recipe for something which we can shop all year round. 

If they’re good enough for actual royalty (think Meghan and Kate) and fashion royalty (Alexa and Victoria), then of course they’re good enough for us all. Here’s how to shop the exact pairs they’ve all been wearing. 

Reese Witherspoon

Reese Witherspoon pitches the vintage feel of these Gola x J. Crew trainers exactly right. Originally designed as tennis sneakers, the heritage navy and red stripes make the perfect answering statement to the actor’s pretty floral dress and retro denim jacket (both by her own brand Draper James).  

• Gola for J.Crew Mark Cox Tennis sneakers

  Made in collaboration with heritage sports brand Gola, the trainers offer up a modern twist on a 1970s-style silhouette. 

  £63, Gola for J. Crew

  BUY GOLA FOR J. CREW TRAINERS

Meghan Markle

When the Duchess of Sussex went out wearing vegan trainer brand Veja, the sustainable shoe brand became even more popular. Get the exact same pair as Meghan Markle below.

• Veja V10 trainers in white and black

  The Veja trainers have been named “the world’s hottest shoes” by Lyst, and we totally agree. 

  £115, Veja

  BUY VEJA TRAINERS

Alexa Chung

Style queen Alexa Chung showed us all how to do high-low dressing when she donned a floor-length Stella McCartney gown with Superga kicks from her own collection. This particular white metallic pair are out of stock at the moment, but you can still get the same style in gold. 

• Alexa Chung x Superga yellow jack satin high-top

  The colour will surprisingly go with any outfit, from jeans and a tee to dresses. 

  £59.50, Alexa Chung x Superga

  BUY ALEXA CHUNG X SUPERGA TRAINERS

Winnie Harlow

When she’s off the catwalk, Winnie Harlow looks to chunky trainers. Sporting (see what we did there) a pair of Nike Air Max, the supermodel teams hers with a crop top co-ord. Let’s face it, though, we’ll all be wearing ours with denim instead. 

• Nike Air Max 90 Gs white mono leather

  The chunky sole makes them even more comfortable than the average trainer. 

  £69.99, Nike

  BUY NIKE TRAINERS

Kate Middleton

The Duchess of Cambridge often wears a pair of Superga trainers. The white, classic style is so wearable you’ll be able to incorporate them into your everyday looks with no effort needed. 

• Superga 2750 trainers

  Classic, chic and under £50? They’re the ultimate easy-to-wear trainer.

  £49,99, Superga

  BUY SUPERGA TRAINERS

Ashley Graham

Model Ashley Graham wears a key print; polka dots, with the must-have trainers of 2019 — Alexander McQueen’s exaggerated sole sneakers. It’s a win-win combination.

• Alexander McQueen suede-trimmed leather exaggerated-sole sneakers

  Okay, these are slightly more expensive than your average pair of trainers but they’ll go with literally any outfit you own, all year round. 

  £360, Alexander McQueen

  BUY ALEXANDER MCQUEEN TRAINERS

Bella Hadid

Bella Hadid’s off-duty model look is all about the tailored skirt suit being made suitable for daytime with colour-block Hugo Boss kicks. We can’t get enough pink this season. 

• Hugo Boss lace-up trainers in mixed leather with mesh detailing

  ’Ugly’ trainers aren’t going anywhere, opt for chunky bold styles to get the look.

  £135, Hugo Boss

  BUY HUGO BOSS TRAINERS

Victoria Beckham

It’s not very often we see VB away from her killer court heels, but when she does go flat, she does it in a classic pair of Superstar Adidas mono trainers. Trust us: they’re the pair you’ll never get bored of.

• Adidas Superstar white black foundation

  They’ll go with everything from wide leg trousers to midi skirts. 

  £49.99, Adidas

  BUY ADIDAS TRAINERS

Kaia Gerber

Model Kaia Gerber is mainly always spotted in trainers when she’s off the runway. This time it’s high top All Star Converse in black — name a more iconic pair?

• Converse All Star hi trainers

  Once you start wearing them, you’ll want to wear them on repeat day or night. 

  £52.99, Converse

  BUY CONVERSE TRAINERS

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