Although you can often find Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen stepping out in luxe layers from their brand The Row, that never stops them from leaning into casual comfort where footwear is concerned, regularly styling sneakers within their everyday mix. A recent Mary-Kate spotting in New York City got us thinking about the best sneakers we’ve seen the twins wear IRL, along with the many ways we can instantly replicate them to wear right now, by simply using their methodical way of styling chic city looks with sneakers.
A Guide to the Olsen’s Go-To Sneakers:
If this week’s snow storm in the Northeast is any indication, winter isn’t over yet, so plan for plenty of layering over the weeks ahead. From Mary-Kate’s cozy wrap coat and paisley scarf, worn with her favorite Adidas Sambas sneakers in black, to Ashley’s bundled-up puffer moment, paired with Nike’s V2K sneakers, getting through the last weeks of winter is easy with these outfits as your guide. You’ll find transitional ideas to take into spring, as well, starting with the day-to-night way to wear clean white sneakers—think a lacy camisole, satin trousers, and a tuxedo-style coat. Plus, it’s a good time to think about injecting color into your wardrobe (yes, even neutral loyalists!), inspired by Mary-Kate’s vibrant, pop-of-red ensemble, which also happens to fall perfectly in line with 2026 sneaker trends—this new season is all about embracing rainbow brights and sport-coded references.
Ahead, find the Olsen-approved go-to sneakers and the many ways to wear them.
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Effortless Classics
A recent Mary-Kate spotting in New York City showed the designer wearing a beloved sneaker, kept in her personal rotation for years: the Adidas Sambas sneakers in black. It’s safe to say, these are far from being over—simply style them with a cozy wrap coat, black trousers, and a paisley scarf the way she does. Effortlessly mixing the idea of high-low fashion, she finished things off with an elusive crocodile handbag from the Row—you can get a similar feel with the leather Ingrid bag, currently in-stock.