The One and Only Guide to the Best Celebrity Sneaker Looks

It's difficult to spot any fashion girl these days and not spot a pair of sweet sneakers, too. Whether our favorite style A-listers are running around town or out for the night, trainers consistently seem to be the footwear silhouette of choice. And we totally get why—slipping into a pair is the simplest way to make your outfit 10x cooler. What's even more interesting is the multitude of different outfits you can put together with sneakers. They go with everything!

To show you what we mean, we're showcasing how celebs style some of the It brands of the moment completely differently. So essentially, there's something for everybody—no matter your taste.

Keep scrolling to see how Olivia and Kendall wear their Nikes, Gigi and Reese style their Pumas, and more!

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Laid-back

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Sophisticated

Looking to wear your white Adidas sneakers to brunch? Follow Karlie Kloss' lead with cropped jeans, a sweatshirt, and a cozy coat. If you're wanting to dress up a similar style, Victoria Beckham's trousers and turtlneck combo is perfect.

On Karlie Kloss: Proenza Schouler PS1 Leather Shoulder Bag ($1425) and Alphabet Pin ($75); Adidas Originals Stan Smith Sneaker ($75). 

On Victoria Beckham: Cutler and Gross sunglasses; Adidas sneakers. 

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High-Fashion

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Cool

It's easy to give Nikes a high-fashion twist by pairing them with leather leggings and a furry sweater like Olivia. Going for a cool look? Try them with leggings and a crop top like Kendall!

On Olivia Palermo: Iris von Arnim Scarf; Givenchy Purse; Fendi Key Chain; Salvatore Ferragamo jacket; Nike shoes.

On Kendall Jenner: Garret Leight Wilson Sunglasses ($395); Givenchy Micro Lucrezia Satchel; Express One Eleven Mock Neck Cropped T-Shirt ($20); Sass & Bide coat; Nike leggings; Nike Free 4.0 Flyknit Running Shoes ($120). 

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Downtown

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Girly

Give Converse sneakers a downtown vibe by copying Kylie's uniform of leather skinnies and a turtleneck. A flowy skirt and easy tee will give a more Emma Roberts-feeling girly vibe.

On Kylie Jenner: Dior Technos Sunglasses ($560); Acne Studios Mock Leather Moto Jacket ($1600); Maven Faux Leather Sweatpants ($55); Commes Des Garcons Play sneakers; Tech21 Evo Elite Case ($50).

On Emma Roberts: Ray-Ban Clubmaster Sunglasses ($150); Jennifer Meyer Cutout Heart Pendant Necklace ($975); Proenza Schouler The Lunch Bag ($935); Alexander McQueen Deconstructed Cotton T-Shirt ($325); Essentiel Antwerp Ladwog Skirt ($231); Converse Chuck Taylor All Star ($55).

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Sporty

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Preppy

Keep your Pumas sporty by following Gigi's lead with leggings and an athletic jacket. A similar pair can also look preppy if you go for a Reese-inspired button-up under a V-neck sweater and skinny jeans look.

On Gigi Hadid: Karen Walker Deep Freeze Sunglasses ($250); Mansur Gavriel Mini Lady Bag ($750); Alo Yoga Scuba Crop Jacket ($148) and High-Waist Airbursh Leggings ($92); Gooseberry Intimates Pretty Much Perfect Bra ($80); Puma x Rihanna Creeper Sneakers ($120). 

On Reese Witherspoon: Balenciaga V-Neck Cashmere Sweater ($855); Draper James Elliot Shirt ($140); Frame Le Skinny de Jeanne Jeans ($199); Puma Match Lo Leather Sneakers ($65). 

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NYC

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L.A.

In the mood to look like all the N.Y.C. girls? Take a cue from Alexa Chung and pair your Vans with cropped jeans and a crisp jacket. Ease it up (L.A. style!) with Alessandra's oversized moto jacket look.

On Alexa Chung: Vans SK8-Hi Slim ($55). 

On Alessandra Ambrosio: Illesteva Leonard Sunglasses ($177); Tod’s T Plaque Shoulder Bag ($1066); Lovers + Friends Chance Jacket ($167); Vans Sk8-Hi Slim Sneakers ($55).

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What's your favorite way to style sneakers? Let us know in the comments below!

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Bobby Schuessler
Market Director

Bobby Schuessler is a fashion editor with over a decade of editorial experience covering shopping, style, and beauty. He's spent over seven years at Who What Wear, currently leading the market team to deliver highly covetable and convertible content. He creates data-driven shopping guides featuring top retialers like Nordstrom, Shopbop, and Net-a-Porter and is at the forefront of Who What Wear's shopping tentpole strategies, including Amazon Prime Day. He also works on branded content initiatives and appears on camera in video and shopping livestream franchises. He has also worked across a variety of other media brands and fashion retailers like Refinery29, PureWow, Men's Health, and Gilt covering commerce, trend reporting, women's and men's fashion, home, and lifestyle.