If you're anything like us, you've probably wondered what it would be like to walk a mile in your favorite celebrity's shoes. And while we'll never really know what it's like to live their life, you can actually step into their favorite pair of sneakers.
Through our Shopping Diaries series, we've spoken to plenty of celebrities about their must-haves — including the shoes that they can't live without. We've gotten to hear about the go-to gardening shoes that actress Jennifer Garner loves and the controversial clogs that Broadway star Kristin Chenoweth says are "great for your feet."
Keep reading to discover some of the sneakers, clogs and sandals that celebrities love.
Best sneakers, according to celebrities
Nike Air Max
Sizes: 5-12 | Shade range: 4
Broadway star Bernadette Peters makes weight training a regular part of her routine. She told us that at 76, it not only benefits her body but her brain as well. "I do progressive weight training, we start with a 10 and then I go up and I go up,” she shared.
When lifting weights, she wears Nike’s Air Max sneakers. While there are a variety of models of the shoe, this pair is a popular option for strength training.
On Women’s Cloud X 3 AD
Sizes: 5-11 | Shade range: 2
Chef and TV host Padma Lakshmi also makes working out a priority. “I really feel something is missing if I don’t go to the gym. Like, four or five days a week is ideal,” she told us. For those workouts, she likes On’s sneakers.
This pair features Cloudtec cushioning for comfort and support, the brand says. They’re designed for all-day wear and cross-training workouts.
Hoka Women’s Mach 6
Sizes: 5-11 | Shade range: 10
Actress and writer Mindy Kaling calls her Hoka Mach sneakers her "old standbys." "I have pretty flat feet and I walk 15 to 20 miles a week, so for me, I live in my Hokas. I buy a pair every six months and they’re so durable and great.”
On Cloudnova 2
Sizes: 5-11 | Shade range: 4
Kelcey Wetterberg is a former Dallas Cowboys cheerleader, star of Netflix's docu-series, “America’s Sweethearts: Dallas Cowboys Cheerleaders,” and a pediatric nurse. So when we got the opportunity to speak with her, we had to know what sneakers she wears during long shifts at work — and she said that On is the brand she wears “almost every day.”
While she didn't share a specific pair, these cushioned shoes are said to be great for all-day wear.
APL Women’s TechLoom Bliss
Sizes: 5-11 | Shade range: 50
Wetterberg also loves these sneakers from APL. “They’re super comfy, they’re really lightweight and easy to walk around in all day,” she told us.
Common Projects Original Achilles Sneaker
Sizes: 35-42 | Shade range: 1
Model Christie Brinkley released a clothing line TWRHLL, inspired by her Hamptons home. And she shared that these sneakers complete the summer town-inspired vibe, calling them “clean” and “simple,” and adding, “I just love a classic white tennis shoe.”
Best shoes, according to celebrities
Crocs Unisex-Adult Classic Clogs
Sizes: 4-19 | Shade range: 75
As Chenoweth told us, "Crocs are back." And clearly, she's a big fan of the trend. When we spoke with her last year, she was eyeing the brand's limited-edition collaboration with 7-Eleven and had also gotten a pair of Barbie Crocs. "People, those are comfortable, they’re great for your feet, get them,” she told us.
OOFOS OOriginal Sandal
Sizes: 6-15 | Shade range: 5
TV host and restauranteur Guy Fieri first bought a pair of these sandals for a trip to Hawaii. Shortly after, he slipped and broke them and his assistant emailed the brand asking how to fix the shoes. Oofos then just sent him two pairs, making him an immediate fan. "They didn’t know it was me. I was just a random customer. And I wrote them back and said ‘That’s customer service!’”
He shared, “I look forward to when summer comes because I get to wear them because they’ve got great support and they’re super comfy.”
SeaVees Bodega Clog
Sizes: 5-11 | Shade range: 8
Garner has an impressive home garden, and these are some of her go-to shoes for when she's out there working in the soil or watering.
They have a memory foam footbed and are made for maximum breathability, so we imagine they'd be a great choice for plenty of activities, in the garden and beyond.
How we chose
For our Shopping Diaries series, we interview celebrities that we think our audience would be interested in. Over the course of the last few years, we've spoken with celebrities like Scarlett Johansson, Drew Barrymore, Jennifer Garner and more about their must-haves. During those interviews, some celebrities spoke with us about their favorite shoes, and we included those picks on this list.
