Reese Witherspoon has given the humble white trainer a luxury makeover, wearing an $895 (£682) pair of Chloé platform sneakers while an almost identical-looking Amazon alternative costs just $24 (£19).
The 50-year-old actress and Hello Sunshine founder wore the white platform trainers while promoting her latest Reese's Book Club pick on Instagram. With their elevated sole and clean white finish, the shoes put a more polished spin on one of fashion's most dependable wardrobe staples.
But shoppers do not need to spend nearly $900 to achieve a similar effect. Seven platform sneaker styles highlighted by Amazon all cost less than $100, with the cheapest currently reduced to $24.
And one of the most affordable pairs has attracted particularly impressive reviews, with a customer claiming they wore them for more than 27,000 steps in one day without developing blisters.
Reese Witherspoon's $895 Take on the Timeless White Trainer
White trainers have remained a go-to choice because they can be worn with almost anything, from casual holiday outfits to everyday city looks.
Witherspoon's Chloé pair takes that familiar formula and adds height with a platform sole, giving the classic sneaker a more fashion-forward finish while keeping its versatile white colour.
The actress's choice is particularly suited to summer, with the elevated design working for travelling, walking around town or simply adding a little extra lift to an everyday outfit.
For those inspired by the look, the Lucky Step Platform Sneakers offer one of the more affordable alternatives at $40.
The shoes have received glowing feedback for comfort, including from one customer who spends '10 hours a day' on their feet and said they experienced 'no pain whatsoever'. Another shopper described them as 'wearing supportive slippers' and said they had already bought three pairs.
They are also available in 32 colours, including beige, khaki and rainbow stripes.
The $24 Amazon Pair Shoppers Take on Long Walks
The strongest budget alternative is the Dream Paris Tweed Platform Sneakers, currently reduced from $30 to $24.
Unlike a basic white sneaker, the style features a textured platform and tweed upper, giving it a slightly more elevated appearance that echoes the fashion appeal of Witherspoon's designer pair.
More than 1,000 Amazon shoppers have given the shoes five-star ratings, while reviews highlight their suitability for long days on the move.
One customer who wore the trainers while travelling around Europe claimed that after '27,000+ steps in one day', they experienced 'no blisters'. Another shopper called them the 'best travel tennis shoes [they've] ever purchased' after walking approximately 15,000 steps a day while exploring Korea and Japan.
There are several other options for shoppers who want the platform look. The Circus NY by Sam Edelman Tatum Sneaker starts at $36, the Project Cloud Memory Foam Sneaker costs $45 and the Sernial White Platform Sneakers are reduced from $27 to $24.
For even more height, the Lucky Step Platform Wedge Canvas Sneaker costs $45. Meanwhile, Dr. Scholl's Time Off Most Sneakers have been reduced from $125 to $80 and feature a rounded toe, cushioned collar and ribbed platform sole.
Witherspoon's look proves that white trainers do not need to be complicated to make an impact. A clean silhouette, a little extra height and a versatile colour are enough to turn an everyday essential into a celebrity-approved fashion statement, and Amazon offers plenty of ways to recreate it without the designer price tag.
