Katie Holmes and Naomi Watts Broke Out Spring’s ‘It’ Shoe Early, and I’m Not Mad
Katie Holmes and Naomi Watts wore the best white sneakers for winter. Shop their exact styles, including Autry’s Medalist sneakers and Løci’s Fusion sneakers, plus lookalikes from New Balance, Reebok, Nike, Cariuma, and more.
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.
Nordstrom
$200 at Nordstrom
Loci
$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.
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
Amazon
$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.”
Nordstrom
$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
$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.
Amazon
$75 at Amazon
Nike
$110 $85 at Nike.com
Cariuma
$139 at Cariuma
Amazon
$170 at Amazon