Kate Middleton and Meghan Markle Can't Stop Wearing These Affordable Sneakers
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It's safe to say that members of the royal family have enviable shoe collections. From black tie-worthy pumps to classic riding boots, both the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex have a number of high-end footwear options at their disposal. However, when the two women have long days of engagements or are running after their kids, they often opt for a much more approachable style—a good, old-fashioned pair of sneakers.
Sure, they may not be the glitziest shoes in the royals's closets, but for a mesh of form and function, the two women have clear preferences; namely, a mutual love for white sneakers. Often, they even opt for the same brands—in particular, the eco-friendly footwear company Veja. In addition, Kate often sports dainty, white Superga sneakers, while Meghan has worn classic Stan Smith Adidas. There is consistency here—a royal-approved sneaker is white, minimal, and streamlined (not to mention, relatively affordable) AKA everything we could ask for from a royal style we can replicate.
Below, find our favorite Kate and Meghan sneaker moments, plus where to buy your own pair of royal-approved tennis shoes.
Lululemon Chargefeel Low Women's Workout Shoe
The Princess of Wales showed off her sporty side in Lululemon sneakers at the Maidenhead Rugby Club in June 2023, where she took part in drills on the pitch.
Chargefeel Low Women's Workout Shoe
Chargefeel Low Women's Workout Shoe
$138.00
lululemon.com
Veja V-10 Lace Up Sneakers
The Duchess of Sussex and the Princess of Wales both love Veja sneakers. Meghan wore her black and white pair on day two of the 2018 Invictus Games in Sydney.
Veja V-10 Lace Up Sneakers
Veja V-10 Lace Up Sneakers
$195.00
shopbop.com
Veja Metallic Sneakers
Kate took a page from Meghan's book and sported her sister-in-law's beloved sneaker brand. In June 2021, the Princess wore a gold and white pair of Vejas to the London Natural History Museum.
Esplar Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers
Esplar Bicolor Leather Low-Top Sneakers
$150.00
neimanmarcus.com
Veja Metallic Sneakers
She has since wore the pair several times—most recently, over coronation weekend as seen here.
Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers
The Princess of Wales's most worn sneaker is by far the Superga Cotu Classic. A white, canvas sneaker that's been around forever, this style is truly universal. Here, Kate wore a pair to play tennis in Edinburgh, Scotland in May 2021.
Superga Unisex 2750 Cotu Classic Sneaker
Superga Unisex 2750 Cotu Classic Sneaker
$49.95
amazon.com
Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers
We all know that Kate is not afraid of a rewear. The Princess grabbed her Supergas for the 2019 Chelsea Flower Show as well.
Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers
Kate also rocked the trusty canvas shoes for the Wales family's 2022 holiday card.
Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers
The Duchess of Sussex also loves a simple white sneaker. She is often spotted wearing the classic Adidas Stan Smith style. This pair, worn on a New Zealand trip in 2018, has navy blue detailing on the back.
Stan Smith Shoes
Stan Smith Shoes
$77.00
adidas.com
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