In early 2020, Emily Ratajkowski turned her dog walks with Colombo in New York City into a useful study in how sneakers can change the feel of an outfit.
Across three winter looks, she paired relaxed tailoring with black athletic sneakers, wore white Veja Esplar sneakers with a head-to-toe cream look, and used classic Nike Air Force 1 sneakers to balance a bright red puffer jacket and jeans.
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The outfits differ, but the styling idea stays the same: simple low-top sneakers keep polished pieces from looking too formal and give everyday winter layers a more relaxed finish.
1. Tailored With a Twist: Givenchy Blazer Black Sneakers
On March 11, 2020, Ratajkowski walked Colombo in New York City wearing a white Wolford turtleneck bodysuit under a structured beige Givenchy wool blazer.
Rather than carrying the tailoring through to formal footwear, she paired it with loose neutral trousers and low-profile black athletic sneakers.
Emily Ratajkowski gives relaxed tailoring a sporty finish, pairing a beige Givenchy blazer and wide-leg black trousers with chunky black athletic sneakers while walking Colombo in New York City on March 11, 2020 (Credit: Instar / WENN)
The black sneakers relax the outfit, creating a sharper contrast with the blazer and trousers than a pump, loafer, or ankle boot would.
A close-up reveals the all-black athletic sneakers’ rugged tread, layered construction, and technical detailing beneath Emily’s floor-skimming trousers
She also wore tortoise-framed Versace sunglasses and Jennifer Fisher Mini Samira gold hoop earrings.
The oversized Givenchy blazer and slouchy trousers create a deliberately loose silhouette, while black sneakers keep Emily’s dog-walking look grounded and casual
2. Monochrome in Motion: Veja Esplar Sneakers Cream Tailoring
On February 17, 2020, Ratajkowski and then-husband Sebastian Bear-McClard took Colombo for a walk in New York City.
Emily shifts into a softer neutral palette with tortoiseshell sunglasses, a white crop top, and a beige trench, adding a chunky gold chain for contrast
For this outing, she stayed within a cream-and-white palette, pairing a low-cut white crop top with an oversized cream coat and high-waisted wide-leg trousers.
Walking Colombo alongside Sebastian Bear-McClard, Emily coordinates cream tailoring with white low-top sneakers for a polished take on practical dog-walking style on February 17, 2020
Instead of breaking up the monochromatic look with dark footwear, she continued the light palette with white Veja Esplar sneakers.
The minimalist leather low-tops feature Veja’s stitched V at the sides, flat laces, and rubber soles, giving the oversized tailoring a cleaner, more casual finish.
A long beige trench and high-waisted wide-leg trousers give Emily’s monochromatic outfit its relaxed proportions, finished with white Veja Esplar sneakers
Emily styled the look with a chain-strapped cross-body bag and Jennifer Fisher silver hoop earrings.
Emily’s Veja Esplar sneakers feature a minimalist white leather upper, tonal V branding, and an off-white rubber sole that complements her cream trousers
The Esplar takes its name from a Brazilian nonprofit that works with organic cotton farming families. Its simple court-shoe design—leather upper, stitched V branding, flat laces, and a rubber sole—has made it one of Veja’s recognizable everyday sneakers.
Where to buy: Emily Ratajkowski wore her Veja Esplar sneakers back in 2020, but the style remains part of Veja’s lineup. As of August 2026, Farfetch has Veja Esplar leather sneakers available, with this version listed at $113. Prices and sizes can change.
The Veja Esplar’s streamlined court silhouette and tonal white finish explain why the low-top works so naturally with Emily’s neutral tailoring
3. Winter Color Pop: Nike Air Force 1 Sneakers Red Ienki Ienki Puffer
Emily Ratajkowski brightens a winter dog walk with a vivid red Ienki Ienki puffer, skinny jeans, and crisp white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers in New York City on January 23, 2020
On January 23, 2020, Ratajkowski took Colombo out in New York City wearing a black fitted tee, slim blue jeans, and a bright red Ienki Ienki Michlin puffer jacket.
The oversized red puffer dominates Emily’s streamlined winter look, while white Nike Air Force 1s and scrunched crew socks add a classic streetwear finish
She finished the winter look with all-white Nike Air Force 1 sneakers.
A close-up of Emily’s Nike Air Force 1 sneakers shows the monochrome white leather construction, signature Swoosh, and chunky rubber sole
Unlike the slimmer black trainers in her Givenchy look, the chunkier white leather sneakers add visual weight at the bottom of the outfit while picking up the clean, uncomplicated feel of the tee-and-jeans base.
Where to buy: The all-white Nike Air Force 1 remains widely traded years after Emily wore hers. As of August 2026, StockX lists the Nike Air Force 1 Low ’07 White with a lowest ask of $84. StockX prices fluctuate by size and seller.
The all-white Nike Air Force 1 keeps its basketball-inspired shape simple with a perforated toe box, tonal Swoosh, and substantial platform-like sole
Emily Ratajkowski’s Shoe Style Goes Far Beyond Sneakers
From understated court sneakers to cow-print boots and barely-there red-carpet heels, Ratajkowski regularly uses footwear to change the character of an otherwise simple outfit. These standout looks show the range of her shoe wardrobe beyond the three New York dog-walking outfits above.
👠 Explore Emily Ratajkowski’s Best Shoe Fashion Moments:
- 📏 Standing at 5’7¾” (172.1 cm) and wearing a US shoe size 8.5, Emily Ratajkowski has worn everything from Stuart Weitzman and Paris Texas heels to Miu Miu, Proenza Schouler, and Acne Studios footwear.
- 👠 Her standout 2019 shoe wardrobe moved from Andrea Wazen PVC mules and Jimmy Choo Minny sandals to red sock boots and strappy Met Gala heels.
- 👢 Emily’s memorable 2022 footwear moments included Miu Miu biker boots, Proenza Schouler zebra knee-highs, pointed-toe boots, and Western-inspired styles.
- 👡 Her Paris Texas Lidia mules became a press-tour signature, including a striking pairing with an archival Tom Ford for Gucci snakeskin-print mini dress.
- 🐄 Her cold-weather shoe rotation ranged from Fendi cow-print knee-high boots and Chrome Hearts boots to low-profile Puma Palermo sneakers.
- 🤎 UGG Classic Ultra Minis and Nike Air Force 1 sneakers show two very different ways she grounds relaxed New York street style with familiar everyday shoes.
- 👟 Her Reebok Club C 85 styling captures the minimalist side of her sneaker wardrobe, pairing vintage-inspired court shoes with easy off-duty separates.
- ✨ Her Stuart Weitzman Nudistsong sandals represent the opposite end of the spectrum: a delicate nude patent heel designed to disappear beneath a polished red-carpet look.