Kate Middleton, Hailey Bieber and Chrissy Teigen love these affordable summer shoes
While the rich and famous are known for their wildly expensive tastes in shoes (among other things), every now and again, they slip into a pair of sneakers that, shockingly, don’t require a personal bankruptcy filing.
Whether it’s Kate Middleton and her Superga sneakers, Hailey Bieber in her Nike Air Force 1s, or Kourtney Kardashian sporting Converse high-tops, we found nine affordable shoes that A-listers, and many others, swear by.
Starting at just $75 CAD, scroll down to check out what celeb-approved sneakers are worth buying this summer.
Kate Middleton in Superga Cotu Classic sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Kate Middleton in Superga Cotu Classic sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
Time and time again, Kate Middleton has proven to be a fan of classic white sneakers. The Duchess of Cambridge’s shoe of choice? The surprisingly affordable Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers (shop here in Canada, here in the U.S.)
$75 CAD at DSW
$65 USD at Shopbop
Meghan Markle in Veja V-10 sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Meghan Markle in Veja V-10 sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
Take a page out of Meghan Markle’s style book and pick up a pair of Veja V-10 sneakers for your summer wardrobe (shop here in Canada and here in the U.S.). The stylish sneakers are sustainably made, using recycled fabric and wild Amazonian rubber.
$175 CAD $206 CAD at Farfetch
From $150 USD at Anthropologie
$152 USD at Farfetch
Hailey Bieber in Nike Air Force 1 sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Hailey Bieber in Nike Air Force 1 sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
Nike’s Air Force 1 sneakers have become a footwear staple among the Hollywood crowd, with fans ranging from Hailey Bieber and Addison Rae to Kendall Jenner and Bella Hadid.
$160 CAD at Nike
$100 USD at Nike
Chrissy Teigen in APL TechLoom Bliss sneakers
Chrissy Teigen has been twice-spotted wearing APL’s top-rated TechLoom Bliss sneakers: The first, with husband John Legend (pictured above), and again while donning this Catwoman-like bodysuit.
$292 CAD/$220 USD at APL
Kaia Gerber in Vans Authentic sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Kaia Gerber in Vans Authentic sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
For laid-back summer style, model Kaia Gerber is the ultimate fashion inspiration. Take a cue from her simple yet comfortable wardrobe and pick up a pair of Vans Authentic sneakers (shop here in Canada, here in the U.S.).
$70 CAD at Journeys
$55 USD at Zappos
Bella Hadid in Adidas Forum 84 Low sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Bella Hadid in Adidas Forum 84 Low sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
New kicks for summer? Take a note from supermodel Bella Hadid’s book and grab a pair of blue and white Adidas Forum 84 Low Sneakers for a fresh look this season (shop here in Canada, here in U.S.).
$120 CAD at Adidas
$90 USD at Nordstrom
Addison Rae & Kourtney Kardashian in Converse Chuck Taylor All Star (Shop in Canada)
Addison Rae & Kourtney Kardashian in Converse Chuck Taylor All Star (Shop in the U.S.)
A testament to the agelessness of Converse sneakers, the brand’s high-top Chuck Taylor All Stars (shop here in Canada, here in the U.S.) have been spotted on a range of celebrities, including 20-something Addison Rae and 42-something Kourtney Kardashian. The unofficial shoe of Hollywood influencers, the Converse sneakers are available in a range of colours, including black, white, maroon and charcoal.
$100 CAD at Little Burgundy Shoes
$65 USD at Converse
Emily Ratajkowski in Vans Old Skool Lite sneakers (Shop in Canada)
Emily Ratajkowski in Vans Old Skool Lite sneakers (Shop in the U.S.)
New mom Emily Ratajkowski is frequently snapped hitting the streets of New York in wallet-friendly sneakers, including this pair of classic Vans. The vintage-inspired Old Skool shoes (shop here in Canada, here in the U.S.) are available in a range of colours, including red, blue and black.
$90 CAD at Little Burgundy Shoes
$65 USD at Zappos
Jennifer Garner in Soludos Rainbow Wave sneakers
Always a ray of sunshine, Jennifer Garner brought a bright and colourful feel to the classic white sneaker style. Featuring embroidered rainbows and sunbeams, her Soludos Rainbow Wave Sneakers (shop here in Canada, here in the U.S.) are welcome addition to any wardrobe.
$176 CAD/$139 USD at Shopbop