They may spend many of their working hours in high heels — but when celebrities aren’t on a red carpet, they typically prefer to slip into something more comfortable: sneakers.
Frequently spotted in off-duty Instagram snaps and paparazzi photos alike, stylish sneaks work for everything from coffee runs to daytime dates, and pair perfectly with denim, dresses and most looks in between.
But not all casual kicks are created equal. And while stars certainly love their Nikes and Adidas like the rest of us, a few lesser-known labels have managed to make a name for themselves in the game as well.
Below, shop 20 classic sneaker styles celebs like Rihanna, Taylor Swift and Kate Middleton can’t stop wearing.
Nike Air Force
![Hailey Baldwin, Emily Ratajkowski and Kendall Jenner wearing Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-nike-air-force-one-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
So iconic that Nelly once dedicated a whole song to the shoe, this style was introduced in 1982 — and to paraphrase the rapper, stars are still stompin’ in their Air Force 1s four decades later. Available in high-, mid- and low-top versions, they’re most often spotted in classic white.
Nike Air Force 1
![A white Nike Air Force 1 Sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-air-force-1-sneakers-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Nike Air Force 1 Pixel SE Sneaker
![One pink Nike Airforce 1 pixel sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-pixel-airforce-01.jpg)
Nike Air Force 1 07 LE Low
![A white Nike Airforce 1 sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-airforce-low-1.jpg)
Cariuma
![Helen Mirren, Alexandra Daddario and Jon Hamm wearing sneakers from Cariuma](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/NYPICHPDPICT000006717678-1.jpg)
What do Pete Davidson and Helen Mirren have in common? Their love for Cariuma’s vegan footwear, of course. The sustainability-focused sneaker brand sells pairs in a slew of cute colors (including a new version in Pantone’s 2023 Color of the Year, Viva Magenta) and both high- and low-top designs. No wonder Jon Hamm, Whitney Port and Naomi Watts are also among the brand’s famous fans.
Cariuma Oca Low
![A white Cariuma sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-cariuma-04.jpg)
Cariuma Ibi Low
![A navy blue Ibi sneaker from Cariuma](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-cariuma-02.jpg)
Cariama Salvas
![A white Cariuma sneaker with black detailing](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-cariuma-01.jpg)
Adidas Stan Smith
![Charlize Theron, Victoria Beckham and Reese Witherspoon in white Adidas sneakers](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/NYPICHPDPICT000006721724.jpg)
First launched in 1965 and later renamed after the legendary tennis pro in 1978, this on-court staple is beloved for its sleek, minimalist silhouette. While the green-trimmed version is most popular, there are a wide range of accent colors to choose from — and if you’re willing to splurge, designers including Stella McCartney and Raf Simons have put their own spin on the Stan Smith in recent years.
Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneaker
![A white pair of Adidas Stan Smiths](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/best-sneakers-stan-smith.jpg?w=1024)
Adidas Stan Smith Sneaker
![A white and teal pair of shoes](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2023/02/best-sneakers-02.jpg?w=1024)
Adidas Stan Smith Sneaker
![A white Adidas stan smith sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-03.jpg)
Converse
![Gigi Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski and Beyoncé wearing Converse](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/NYPICHPDPICT000006717676.jpg)
Nothing screams “classic” quite like Converse. The design of the Chuck Taylor All-Star, with its white rubber toe cap and stitched canvas upper, hasn’t changed much since its introduction roughly a century ago, although the shoe is now available in pretty much every color and print imaginable. No wonder pop stars and vice presidents alike still love their Chucks.
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Lift High Top Platform Sneaker
![A white high top Converse sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/converse-high-tops-1.jpg?w=1024)
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Low Top Sneaker
![A black Converse sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/converse-all-star-01.jpg?w=1024)
Comme des Garçons Play x Converse Polka Dot High-Top Sneakers
![A white polka-dotted Converse high top sneaker with a red heart on it](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/converse-celebrities-02.jpg?w=1024)
Superga
![Karlie Kloss, Kate Middleton and Dakota Fanning wearing Superga sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-superga-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
As affordable as they are chic, these easy canvas sneaks hail from Italy, but gained major visibility stateside when Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen became the brand’s creative directors in 2011. Like many of the other styles featured here, they’re most often seen in wear-with-everything white, but are available in numerous colors as well as stacked platform versions for a boost of height.
Superga 2750 Cotu Classic
![A white Superga canvas 2750 Cotu Classic sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/12/duchess-kate-supergas-sneaker_61.jpg)
Superga 2750 Cotu Classic
![A navy blue Superga sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-05.jpg)
Superga 2790 Platform Sneaker
![A white platform Superga](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-04.jpg)
Veja
![Katie Holmes, Meghan Markle and Reese Witherspoon wearing Veja sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-veja-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Thank the Princess of Wales and Duchess of Sussex for making these eco-friendly, Brazil-made sneakers a smash hit. They’re produced from fair trade materials including organic cotton, Amazonian rubber and recycled plastic bottles, and can be instantly identified by the “V” logo stitched onto the side of every pair. Stylish and sustainable!
Veja V-10 Lace Up Sneakers
![A pair of Veja sneakers](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-07.jpg)
Veja Esplar Low Sneakers
![Veja esplar sneakers](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/best-sneakers-018.jpg)
Veja V-12 Mesh Sneakers
![A Veja sneaker with red and blue accents](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/veja-v-12-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Golden Goose
![Ana de Armas, Megan Fox and Taylor Swift wearing Golden Goose sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-golden-goose-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Unquestionably the priciest kicks on this list, Golden Goose’s designed-to-look-distressed sneakers will set you back around $500 per pair. But for many celebs, the comfort and cool factor of these star-embellished styles make them worth the cost. Unconvinced? Consider these dupes instead.
Golden Goose Superstar Metallic Glitter Low-Top Sneakers
![](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/golden-goose-celebrities-01.jpg?w=1024)
Golden Goose Slide High Top Sneaker
![](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/golden-goose-celebrities-02.jpg?w=1024)
Golden Goose Midstar Sneaker
![A white Golden Goose sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/golden-goose-02.jpg)
Vans
![Zendaya, Rihanna and Kourtney Kardashian all wearing Vans](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/NYPICHPDPICT000006717675.jpg)
For stars with rocker- or skater-influenced personal styles, nothing tops this California brand’s cool slip-ons and lace-ups. Just look for that signature checkerboard print and curved side stripe.
Vans Classic Sneaker
![Vans Classic Sneaker ($54.95)](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/vans-checkerboard-slip-on-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Vans Sk8-Hi Core Classics Sneaker
![A black high top Vans sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/vans-celebrities-01.jpg?w=1024)
Vans Old Skool Platform Sneaker
![A white Vans Old Skool Platform Sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/vans-old-skool-platform-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Common Projects
![Martha Hunt, Miranda Kerr and Alessandra Ambrosio wearing Common Projects sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-common-projects-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Easily spotted by the line of golden numbers along the heel of each shoe indicating its style, size and color, these sleek and chic sneakers are particular popular amongst off-duty supermodels and fashion-industry insiders.
Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers
![Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers ($425)](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/common-projects-achilles-sneakers-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers
![Common Projects Original Achilles Leather Low-Top Sneakers ($435)](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/common-projects-achilles-sneakers-2.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Common Projects Original Achilles Mid-Top Sneakers
![A white Common Projects mid-top sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2022/10/common-projects-celebrities-01.jpg?w=1024)
Nike Air Jordan 1
![Rihanna, Kylie Jenner and Bella Hadid wearing Nike Air Jordan sneakers.](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/celebrities-wearing-nike-air-jordan-sneakers.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
You’ll often see stars rocking special-edition styles of these swoosh-sided sneakers. But while those limited versions will easily set you back four figures (assuming you can find a pair in your size, that is), you can scoop up a standard-issue pair of Jordans for under $200.
Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid Sneakers
![Nike Air Jordan 1 Mid Sneakers (from $165)](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-air-jordan-sneakers-1.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG
![Nike Air Jordan 1 Retro High OG (from $230)](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-air-jordan-sneakers-3.jpg?quality=90&strip=all)
Air Jordan 1 High Sneakers
![A silver and black Air Jordan sneaker](https://pagesix.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/3/2021/04/nike-air-jordan-01.jpg)