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The absolute best (and affordable!) sneakers for summer 2024, according to the rich and famous

Starting at less than $100, these are the shoes your favourite celebrities are wearing this summer.

jennifer garner, olivia rodrigo, taylor swift, kate middleton and jennifer lopez wearing sneakers, The absolute best sneakers for summer 2024, according to the rich and famous (Photos via Getty Images).
The absolute best sneakers for summer 2024, according to the rich and famous (Photos via Getty Images).
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While the rich and famous are known for their wildly expensive tastes in shoes (among other things), every now and again, they slip into a pair of sneakers that, shockingly, don't require a personal bankruptcy filing. Whether it's Kate Middleton and her Lululemon sneakers, Jennifer Lopez sporting On runners, or Taylor Swift in her New Balance dad shoes, we found nine affordable shoes that A-listers — and many others — swear by. Starting at less than $100, scroll down to check out what celeb-approved sneakers are worth buying this summer.

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While we love some glam royal fashion, seeing Kate Middleton embrace her sporty side is just as exciting. When it's time to break a sweat, the Princess of Wales laces up Lululemon's "magic" Chargefeel workout shoes.

$178 at Lululemon

Technically speaking, Jennifer Lopez was photographed wearing the limited-edition Loewe X On Cloudtilt shoe, but if the $650 sneaker is either (A) out of budget or (B) out of stock, On's original Cloudtilt makes for a nice replacement.

$180 at Anthropologie
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$200 at Simons$200 at Foot Locker

Hailey Bieber isn't the only fan of these striped Adidas sneakers. With over 12,000 reviews, shoppers say they're "comfortable and stylish" and "look good with everything."

$130 at Adidas
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$130 at Foot Locker$130 at Holt Renfrew

Technically speaking, Taylor Swift was spotted wearing a pair of limited-edition New Balance x Ganni sneakers (select colours are available here). However, for a near-identical, still-in-stock look, the New Balance 530s are a cute option.  

$130 at New Balance
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$130 at Little Burgundy

Time and time again, Kate Middleton has proven to be a fan of classic white sneakers. The Princess of Wales' shoe of choice? The surprisingly affordable Superga Cotu Classic Sneakers.

$96 at Shopbop
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$109 at Revolve

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Take a page out of Meghan Markle's style book and pick up a pair of Veja V-10 sneakers for your autumn wardrobe. The stylish sneakers are sustainably made, using recycled fabric and wild Amazonian rubber.

$180 at Anthropologie
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$245 at Holt Renfrew

If there's one pair of sneakers that will never truly go out of style, it's Converse's Chuck 70 Vintage high-tops. Beloved by celebs like Olivia Rodrigo, Kourtney Kardashian and Kendall Jenner, the wallet-friendly shoes are a smart wardrobe investment.

$100 at Little Burgundy
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$80 at Journeys$80 at Foot Locker

If you're looking for a practical pair of runners, you can't go wrong with Jennifer Garner's go-to sneakers: Brooks Glycerin 21. The top-rated running shoes offer super-soft cushioning for all-day comfort. 

$200 at Brooks Running

You can never go wrong with a pair of Vans; just ask Emily Ratajkowski. The model has stepped out in the affordable skate shoes several times, like when she rocked this LBD and red handbag combo. Shop them in the U.S. here.

$70 at Vans
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$70 at Journeys

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