Kate Middleton Gets Sporty in Culottes & $50 Sneakers From This British High-Street Favorite

Kate Middleton went for an athletic-inspired ensemble today as she attended a SportsAid event at the London Stadium in Stratford, U.K.

The Duchess of Cambridge sported a now $20 green sweater from Mango with a square neck and three-quarters sleeves. She teamed the top with a pair of high-waisted culottes from Zara. The pants were initially priced at just $50 before being marked down to $8 on the brand’s site. Possibly due to the “Kate Middleton Effect” (the phenomenon where Kate’s sartorial choices inspire mass sales) the culottes are sold out.

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Kate Middleton wears Zara culottes and Marks & Spencer sneakers at an event in Stratford, U.K. on Feb. 26.
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While the duchess is known for her love of Superga’s all-white Cotu sneakers, she opted for a different shoe today. She chose vegan Marks & Spencer sneakers with a white upper and green accents on the heel tab and striped along the sides — perfectly coordinating with the rest of her look.

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Kate Middleton wears Zara culottes and Marks & Spencer sneakers at an event in Stratford, U.K. on Feb. 26.
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A close-up look at Kate Middleton’s Marks & Spencer sneakers.
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The shoes are designed not only for fashion but also for comfort, with Insolia Flex tech for easy walking. M&S is a longtime British high-street staple and the kicks are accessibly priced at just $50 — and they haven’t sold out yet at Marksandspencer.com.

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Although Kate was clad in sneakers today, she often is more dressed-up for her public appearances. Favorite shoe brands of the University of St. Andrews alum’s include Gianvito Rossi, Rupert Sanderson and Jimmy Choo.

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