Duchess Sophie's comfy trainers are a pair you'll wear on repeat – and they're on sale today
These royal-approved chunky Puma trainers are so versatile


Duchess Sophie’s white PUMA trainers are so simple to style and versatile you can wear them on repeat.
Spring has sprung and although we haven’t seen the last of the cold weather quite yet, we’re looking forward to storing away our winter boots and wearing other styles of shoes again. Trainers are always top of our most-worn list for spring and summer outfits and when it’s comfort and style you want, Duchess Sophie’s best white trainers from PUMA are a brilliant option. Just like the Princess of Wales, the Duchess of Edinburgh enjoys stepping out in more smart-casual looks for engagements and in March last year she wore her PUMA Carina trainers for a day in Birmingham at the All England Open Badminton Championships.
For this sporty engagement her trainers were a practical choice as well as being very elegant, with their tennis-shoe inspired silhouette and chunky rubber sole. They’re made from durable leather and have a small gold PUMA logo on the side, but are otherwise plain white and they’re currently just £40 on Amazon.
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Duchess Sophie's PUMA trainers have a tennis shoe inspired silhouette and subtle gold branding on the side, with a chunky sole. They're crafted with a leather upper and rubber sole and we'd wear them with tailored trousers for a smart-casual outfit, or with summer dresses or jeans for a more everyday look.
Not everyone will be a fan of a chunkier sole, but these PUMA trainers are a lovely alternative that still has a similar plimsoll look to Duchess Sophie's shoes. They come in various different colourways, though these white ones are especially easy to wear and have a pale grey detail at the back.
As much as we love having pieces in our spring capsule wardrobe which bring a pop of colour into an outfit, white trainers are one of the most versatile shoes precisely because they’re so neutral. They go with everything and the more fashion-forward design of Duchess Sophie’s PUMAs makes them easy to wear in various different ways - not just on the badminton court!
Although the senior royal put her skills to the test during the day and played a game with Para-Badminton player Rachel Choong, her white trainers would work just as well with dresses or skirts for a date night outfit, or jeans for something more relaxed. The Duchess of Edinburgh wore hers with tailored wide-leg trousers, a blue jumper and matching navy blazer.
This combination was perfect given that she was attending the championships as part of her royal duties. It showed how these white PUMA trainers also pair effortlessly with more formal, tailored pieces without looking too sporty or casual. The thicker sole and scalloped toe detail on Duchess Sophie’s shoes give a good amount of elevation and now they’re reduced from £59.99 to £40 on Amazon, they’re even more tempting.
If you’ve been eyeing up these trainers, or just want a timeless design for the warmer months, it’s worth picking them up sooner rather than later so you’re ready for spring/summer dressing and don’t risk missing out. Caroline Parr, Digital Fashion Editor of woman&home is a big fan of these shoes and believes they’re worth the investment.
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"Whilst Kate's white trainer of choice is the Superga plimsolls, Sophie loves the slightly chunkier Carina style by PUMA. Cara Delevingne is a fan too, and they're the kind of trainers that will work with everything in your wardrobe, making them worth every penny," she says.
The Duchess of Edinburgh has still been wearing a lot of boots in recent weeks but as the weather improves, we would expect to see her wearing these PUMAs and her other trainers a lot more this year.
Emma is a Royal Editor with eight years experience working in publishing. She specialises in the British Royal Family, ranging from protocol to outfits. Alongside putting her royal knowledge to good use, Emma knows all there is to know about the latest TV shows on the BBC, ITV and more. When she’s not writing about the latest royal outing or unmissable show to add to your to-watch list, Emma enjoys cooking, long walks and watching yet more crime dramas!
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