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. 

Blake Lively

When she’s not on a film set, Blake Lively is the ultimate stylish ‘mom’ in trainers. Rather than the skyscraper heels she once wore on the Met steps, Blake cosies-up in a New York City off-duty look in high-top Vans, joggers, a parka and beanie; so snug. Other celebs who like to channel their inner sk8er girl include Rita Ora, Hailey (and Justin) Bieber and Christina Aguilera. You can’t argue with the timeless monochrome style.

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).  

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.

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. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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. 

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.

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?

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