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It’s more ideal for winter than you might think.
Winter footwear can feel a bit limiting. So many of my favorites—pumps, ballet flats, and mules—get put on the backburner in favor of warmer and more practical boots. But there’s one style that we should be reaching for more in these cold months, and while typically considered spring’s ‘It’ shoe, Katie Holmes and Naomi Watts seem to agree.
The two actresses were spotted wearing classic white sneakers this week. But they weren’t the ultra-thin Adidas Sambas or Vans we’ve grown accustomed to seeing celebs wear. Rather than reaching for those lightweight styles, both opted for thicker, more heavy-duty designs, with Holmes wearing Autry’s Medalist sneakers and Watts donning Løci’s editor-approved Fusions.
Autry Medalist Low Sneaker
$200 at Nordstrom
Løci Fusion Sneaker
$195 at Lociwear.com
Those styles still have that versatile, comfy-cool look, but thanks to their thick design, are better equipped for January weather. Below, shop even more winter-perfect white sneakers from Reebok, Nike, Veja, and more.
9 Winter-Ready White Sneakers
- Katie Holmes-Worn: Autry Medalist Low Sneaker, $200; nordstrom.com
- Naomi Watts-Worn: Løci Fusion Sneaker, $195; lociwear.com
- 1,100+ Five-Star Ratings: Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Sneaker, $60 (Originally $90); amazon.com
- New Balance 515 V3 Sneaker, $75; amazon.com
- Nike Cortez 23 Premium Leather Sneaker, $85 (Originally $110); nike.com
- Madewell Court Sneaker, $98; madewell.com
- Cariuma Salvas Sneaker, $139; cariuma.com
- Vionic Kimmie Court Sneaker, $140; nordstrom.com
- Veja V-12 Sneaker, $170; amazon.com and nordstrom.com
Reebok Club C 85 Vintage Sneaker
$90 $60 at Amazon
Reebok’s Club C 85 leather sneakers, which have more than 1,100 fans at Amazon, are on sale for $60. Like Holmes’s sneakers from Autry, these have that throwback, basketball-inspired look that makes any pair of jeans or wide-leg slacks look instantly cooler. Plus, a shopper who walked more than 80,000 steps in these while traveling reported that the sneakers are “extremely comfortable and durable.”
Vionic Kimmie Court Sneaker
$140 at Nordstrom
Vionic’s Kimmie sneakers aren’t just a shopper favorite, they’re also podiatrist-approved. The leather shoes have a cushioned insole that fans say makes them comfortable straight out of the box. One person even reported that these reduced their foot pain and swelling.
Madewell Court Sneaker
$98 at Madewell.com
For the logo-weary, shopping for sneakers can be difficult, but I found a pair that’s practically unbranded at Madewell. For the first time maybe ever, people will actually have to ask you where your sneakers are from. But not only are these more low-key than other styles, they’re also really soft, with shoppers calling them the “most cushioned” court sneakers they’ve ever worn.
White sneakers can totally be a winter shoe, you might just need to upgrade for something a little more substantial than your favorite lightweight styles. Below, shop more winter sneakers.
New Balance 515 V3 Sneaker
$75 at Amazon
Nike Cortez 23 Premium Leather Sneaker
$110 $85 at Nike.com
Cariuma Salvas Sneaker
$139 at Cariuma
Veja V-12 Sneaker
$170 at Amazon