5 Shoes Stylish Frequent-Flyer Celebrities Always Wear to the Airport
As anyone who travels often will tell you, there is much to be said for a good airport outfit, especially if you need to look chic when you arrive at your destination. You'll want your look to feel put-together enough so that you can travel straight from the airport to any events, but still comfortable enough to ensure that you feel at ease in-flight.
When I'm considering an airport outfit, I often look at what celebrities have been wearing for their recent flights. As very frequent flyers, this particular style set has come to master the art of dressing for the skies. Choosing sleek silhouettes with comfort in mind, I'm usually inspired after a good scroll. Having come to understand the anatomy of a great airport look with the help of my favourite celebrities, I can now appreciate that shoes are the most important part of any airport ensemble.
Airport shoes need to be three things: comfortable, versatile and easy to slip off and on for security. They're often the hardest part of any outfit to get right, let alone one crafted for the airport. Keen to understand the styles that celebrities keep coming back to, I spent some time figuring out exactly which shoes they call upon for this specific occasion.
Read on to discover the five airport-ready shoes celebrities always wear to fly.
5 SHOES CELEBRITIES ALWAYS WEAR TO THE AIRPORT
1. TRAINERS, AS SEEN ON LAURA HARRIER
Style Notes: Any frequent flyer will tell you that there's no outfit combination more airport-proof than leggings and comfortable trainers. Styling hers with a flash of leopard print, Laura Harrier's trainers are a great choice for comfort whilst guaranteeing easy removal through security
SHOP TRAINERS:
These classic trainers are a capsule-wardrobe staple that you can style in endless ways.
Brown trainers are a nice change from black.
2. BALLET FLATS, AS SEEN ON KATE MOSS
Style Notes: Simultaneously chic and comfortable, ballet flats are one of the first shoe styles I think of when planning an airport look. The easiest to take off and pop back on, these classic flats ensure you breeze through security while setting you up for an elegant look upon arrival.
SHOP BALLET FLATS:
The burgundy colour trend is taking off this winter.
3. LOAFERS, AS SEEN ON ZOE SALDAÑA
Style Notes: Perfectly polished, glossy loafers are some of my favourite shoes to wear to the airport. Pairing well with thick socks for additional comfort, this classy shoe trend instils a polished silhouette in ways few other flat shoes can. To give your look a casual edge, follow Zoe Saldaña's lead and style your loafers with baggy jeans, a cosy cardigan and a warm layer on top.
SHOP LOAFERS:
4. CLOGS, AS SEEN ON DAKOTA JOHNSON
Style Notes: The best shoe to wear through security by a mile, backless clogs are your friend for the airport. Though they're comfortable and easy to take off, I'd recommend avoiding styles with metal buckles if you don't want to have to add them to your tray. If that doesn't faze you, I have one thing to say: Birkenstocks.
SHOP BACKLESS CLOGS:
5. PULL-ON BOOTS, AS SEEN ON ELIZABETH OLSEN
Style Notes: Winter calls for excellent boots, but with the faff of buckles and zips, they're not always the most practical to wear to the airport. Luckily, chic pull-on styles have been trending this season, and Elizabeth Olsen's pair have inspired me to shop some for myself.
SHOP PULL-ON BOOTS:
Sturdy Chelsea boots come back around every winter.

Natalie Munro is Who What Wear UK’s news writer and has worked in the fashion industry since she graduated with a degree in Journalism from the University of the Arts London. Natalie’s experience in the industry spans journalistic and styling roles that have seen her work for publications including British Vogue, Conde Nast Traveller, Vogue Ukraine, AnOther Magazine and Elle UK.
With an interest in uncovering the latest fashion trends, Natalie takes a leading role in identifying news for Who What Wear UK. Reporting on a daily basis, Natalie focuses on trends on and off the runway, as well as street style and celebrity fashion. Natalie also creates content for Who What Wear’s social channels including TikTok and Instagram on a weekly basis.
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