Kate Middleton's favourite metallic Veja trainers are back in stock and have 20% off
The Princess of Wales has been spotted wearing this particular pair of Veja trainers numerous times over years, causing them to sell out. They're now back in stock – and on sale
Kate Middleton is no stranger to wearing comfy and practical footwear when required to, such as on daytime royal engagements or visits to sporty causes. Veja seems to be her favourite brand of trainers, and she's regularly been snapped sporting one particular style, which usually flies off the shelves straight after. Now, however, we've spotted they're back in stock – and have 20% off in a spring sale.
The Princess of Wales' exact style are the VEJA Esplar Logo Leather Extra White Platine Trainers with metallic gold leather detailing on the back and sides. Usually retailing for £120, they're now down to £96 on Daniel Footwear, saving you £24. At the time of writing they were still available in most sizes too, from EU sizes 35-40 – although we can't say how likely they'll stick around.
VEJA Esplar Logo Leather Extra White Platine Trainers
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This particular design is made from premium leather with an organic cotton lining (ideal for warm weather) and a sole made from wild rubber sole sourced from the Amazonian rainforest. The brand's 'V' and the logo at the back are crafted from gold leather, adding a cool, glam touch to an otherwise sporty and casual item of footwear.
We think they pair perfectly with, as Kate often wears them, cropped jeans, a T-shirt and a casual blazer, and they'd also look equally as good worn with a summery midi dress, or smarter wide-leg trousers for the office.
You'll need to be quick if you want to bag a pair though, as we reckon they'll sell out again soon, especially now that they're currently discounted in price.
The Princess of Wales was giving up more wardrobe envy earlier this week too, as she and Prince William visited Mull in Scotland on their wedding anniversary. Catherine wore a chic countryside look, consisting of a blue button-up shirt, tweed blazer, brown skinny trousers and chunky brown boots. The exact blue shirt Kate appeared to be wearing is Boden's Blue Longline 100% Linen Safari Shirt, £98 and amazingly still in stock in sizes 8-18 – though, again, not for long, we imagine.
We also spotted a couple of cute personalised necklaces around her neck, depicting the initials of her children's names – a trend we've also spotted Michelle Keegan wearing following the birth of her daughter Palma. PRYA's Custom Name Necklace, £42, is a good lookalike for Michelle's, while you could layer up Lily & Roo Solid Gold Curve Initial Necklaces, £125, to copy Kate's multi-letter look.
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