Kaitlan Collins’ Favorite Shoes for Work and Play Are So Relatable

In May 2022, Kaitlan Collins attended the Miami Grand Prix, and she looked fantastic. Wearing a trendy cutout summer dress like her friend in the photo, paired with white sneakers that appear to have a slight chunk to them, Collins is definitely embracing her effortlessly chic side. To make this casual but fun look complete, Collins wore her hair down, cascading over her shoulders. Everything about this outfit for this particular event is relatable and in style.

What’s so great about this picture isn’t just the fact that we get to see Collins behind the scenes prepping for her next on-screen appearance — or even the fact that she’s paired her Nike sneakers with slim-fitting pants and a blazer. It’s the caption for the post that says it all: “Fulfilling my dream of only wearing sneakers on TV this week.” Although Collins doesn’t get into the details about what she was covering in Washington, D.C. in August 2023, it doesn’t really matter. What does matter is that this woman knows how to wear a sneaker.

In September 2021, for the first time ever, CNN had an all-female crew on Air Force One. True to form, Kaitlan Collins dressed the part. Wearing a winning monochromatic suit in what appears to be matcha green linen, with a Louis Vuitton bag over her shoulder, a tripod in her hand, and chunky sneakers on her feet, Collins certainly isn’t your grandma’s news anchor. Instead, she’s someone who knows that even while you’re covering the news for millions of viewers, you can still maintain a part of your personal style.

For those who didn’t know, Kaitlan Collins grew up in Alabama and graduated from the University of Alabama with a degree in both political science and journalism. When she returned home in August 2023, Collins posted this photo on Instagram with the jokey caption, “Pleased to announce that I’ve been named as Alabama’s next starting quarterback. See y’all Saturday!” Wearing a summer sneaker look that combined style and comfort, Collins was definitely ready to celebrate her alma mater. The carousel of photos included a shot of her wearing several Alabama Crimson Tide football championship rings.

On May 22, 2022, Kaitlan Collins was spotted outside a U.S. Army aircraft wearing a bright coral pantsuit and white sneakers. Bright colors aren’t always easy to pull off, but Collins nails the look and the sneakers create an energy that make her appear approachable and easy-going — something pantsuits don’t always convey.

Still, while Collins is the queen of sneakers in both casual and professional settings, it turns out she does have an affinity for dressy shoes sometimes. In June 2024, after meeting Marina Larroudé, co-founder of the namesake New York footwear company, Collins told WWD, “I give my friends Larroudé shoes as gifts now.” Those are some lucky friends.