Based on Melania Trump's public appearance [1], it may seem like all she owns are heels [2]. The shoes, specifically a pair of Manolo Blahniks, even started their own internet controversy [3], and Melania's raised quite a few eyebrows with her other outfits, too [4]. Drama aside, she does keep a few understated, everyday footwear options in her closet. When it comes to a pair of comfy sneakers, she turns to crowd favorites Adidas Stan Smith [5] and Converse [6]. In fact, she owns the latter in multiple colors and wears them, not surprisingly, with her luxe designer shirts. Read on to see which sneakers Melania keeps in rotation, then shop the shoes if you wish.
Stan Smith
After drawing intense criticism for wearing designer stiletto heels [8] to visit the victims of Hurricane Harvey in 2017, Melania switched into a pair of Adidas Stan Smiths [9]. She wore the cult-favorite sneakers [10] with black jeans, a white button-down, and a baseball cap that read "FLOTUS." If Melania showed any signs of distress over people's reactions to her fancy footwear, you couldn't tell — she was wearing sunglasses.
Converse
For her second visit to Texas [11] following Hurricane Harvey in September 2017, Melania stuck to a sensible pair of sneakers. This time, it was a pair of green Converse, which she wore with a "Texas" hat, skinny jeans, and blue button-down.
During a visit to Florida in September 2017, Melania debuted a pair of white Converse. She coordinated in a white cap and jeans and, once again, paired a simple button-down with the outfit.
Melania hosted schoolchildren in the White House garden in September 2017 and appeared to wear a very casual outfit. The price tag of her Balmain shirt (it was $1,500), however, caused an uproar on social media [12]. She wore the plaid top with black skinnies and Converse sneakers.
Adidas Stan Smith Leather Sneakers
Adidas Women's Stan Smith Leather Sneakers [13] ($75)
Converse Chuck Taylor Sneaker
Converse Chuck Taylor Low-Top Sneaker [14] ($50)
Adidas Sneakers
Adidas Women's Stan Smith Leather Sneakers [15] ($85)
Converse Chuck Taylor Trainers
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star Metallic Trainers [16] ($52)
Converse "Jack Purcell" Sneaker
Converse "Jack Purcell" Low-Top Sneaker [17] ($80)
Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers
Adidas Stan Smith Sneakers [18] ($146)
Converse Chuck Taylor Sneakers
Converse Chuck Taylor Classic Shoes [19] ($50)
Converse Chuck Taylor Sneaker
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star Seasonal Ox Low-Top Sneaker [20] ($55)
Adidas Sneakers
Adidas White and Green Stan Smith OG PK Sneakers [21] ($120)
Converse Chuck Taylor Sneaker
Converse Chuck Taylor Low-Top Sneaker [22] ($50)