Actors are just like us, looking to bag the freshest of fresh kicks. Of course, given that they have a far larger budget to work with, they can afford some of the most exclusive and expensive pairs out there (and in far bigger numbers, too). However, there are those actors who have their finger on the pulse of sneaker culture. Those who will rock their fav sneakers with everything and to any event. Without further ado, here are 10 actors with the best sneakers in the game.
Tom Cruise
A little-known fact about Tom Cruise is that he has a keen eye for Nike sneakers; he even has some grails in his collection. He’s been pictured casually wearing pairs like the Nike SB Dunk Low “Joe Strummer Before,” and Complex’s Dom Deluca even spilt the beans about how Tom was a little more than eager to get his hands on a pair of “Tiffany” Dunks from 2005. Yet he also has pairs like the Concord 11s, LeBron 7s, and triple white Air Force 1s on rotation. A pretty diverse lineup. See more of Tom Cruise’s best sneakers.
Bradley Cooper
Bradley Cooper is, by and large, a Jordan Brand guy. He owns grails like the Travis Scott “Mocha” Jordan 1 Highs (which he wears A LOT), but also more low-key pairs like the “Paris” Jordan 4s. That said, he also has an eye for high-end designer kicks like the Louis Vuitton Beverly Hills silhouette. One thing about Mr. Cooper is that he isn’t afraid to wear his kicks to death, and we love him for it.
Michael B. Jordan
When you share first and last names with a basketball and sneaker legend, your style game has to be on point. Michael B. Jordan has been spotted in plenty of Jordan must-haves, including Jordan 1 Breds, Jordan 1 Black Toes, and Space Jam Jordan 11s. The actor even ensured his character in Creed was outfitted with the best Nike and Jordan kicks, too.
Will Smith
Will Smith has been a sneaker icon since his “Fresh Prince” days. He often wore OG Air Jordans before they were officially released to the public. The show is still regarded as one of the most influential sitcoms in the history of sneaker culture. So we have to give respect where it is due. See more of Will Smith’s best sneakers.
Samuel L. Jackson
It’s no coincidence that Mr. Cool himself is the star of adidas’s latest campaign. The Hollywood veteran told Complex’s Joe La Puma that he owns approximately 150 pairs of Adidas Stan Smiths and Rod Lavers. But most importantly, he understands how to wear them with style.
Jerry Seinfeld
If you ever watched the Seinfeld show back in the ’90s, you’d know that Jerry Seinfeld wore sporty Nike and Jordan sneakers with just about everything! Even at the age of 71, the comedian hasn’t lost his touch, but now, he prefers to wear Nike Shox exclusively. See more of Seinfeld’s best sneakers.
Jason Sudeikis
Jason Sudeikis has been a sneakerhead since he got his first pair of Air Jordans back in the ’80s. The multihyphenate star now owns around 250 pairs of sneakers, as he shared with The New York Times, and has even shown off some of his pairs on the Ted Lasso show. But you can tell from his red carpet appearances and interviews that Sudeikis is the real deal. He has been lacing up hit after hit.
Kevin Hart
Kevin Hart went from selling shoes to having his own Nike signature sneakers, the Free Train Instinct a.k.a the Hustle Harts. Back in 2016, the comedian told Vogue that he owned between 500 and 600 pairs of sneakers, ranging from Jordans to rare Air Force 1s and limited edition pairs like the Air Yeezy 2 Red October. We can only imagine that he has more now.
Ben Affleck
Ben Affleck is one of Hollywood’s biggest budding sneakerheads right now. The actor has an enviable collection of kicks that he’s frequently spotted in, from limited-edition Off-Whites to Travis Scott Jordan 1s and some of the most hyped Nike and SB Dunk Lows out there. Then again, he was a movie about how the Jordan Brand all started, so it’s no surprise he’s got a serious collection of his own.
Mark Wahlberg
Marky Mark is so into sneakers that he launched his own line of kicks under his brand Municipal. But the actor has also built an incredible collection of other sneakers, valued at well over $100,000 USD. Let’s not forget his own pair of green Air Jordan 4s, which can sell for five to six figures on resale sites.
