Mastering the travel wardrobe requires a balance of comfort and intentional styling, a formula Karlie Kloss has refined over years of frequent flying.
By focusing on elevated footwear—from deconstructed sneakers to hardware-heavy loafers—Kloss demonstrates how to maintain a polished silhouette while navigating terminal gates.
Karlie Kloss Elevates Airport Dressing With Christian Louboutin “Montezumo Donna” Loafers and a Leather Biker Jacket
Karlie Kloss wearing a Saint Laurent leather biker jacket over a crisp white Hanes x Karla T-shirt
On December 6, 2017, Karlie was spotted at the Los Angeles International Airport in a casual-cool ensemble that’s easy to emulate.
The Victoria’s Secret Angel exuded cool-girl edge in a Saint Laurent leather biker jacket over a crisp white Hanes x Karla T-shirt.
Karlie Kloss sharpens her off-duty airport style in J Brand “Maria” skinny jeans and sleek Saint Laurent sunglasses, grounding the look with glossy Christian Louboutin Montezumo Donna loafers styled with crisp white socks for a modern, menswear-inspired finish
Karlie styled the look with J Brand “Maria” skinny jeans and sharp Saint Laurent sunglasses, keeping the palette sleek and unfussy.
She finished the ensemble with Christian Louboutin Montezumo Donna loafers, worn deliberately with white socks—a styling move that underscored the shoe’s modern appeal.
Seen from behind at LAX on December 6, 2017, Karlie Kloss keeps her travel look sleek and streamlined, pairing skinny black jeans and a leather biker jacket with glossy Christian Louboutin Montezumo Donna loafers worn with white socks for a polished, modern airport finish (Credit: WENN)
Known for its polished, high-shine finish and streamlined silhouette, the Montezumo Donna stands apart from Louboutin’s sky-high heels as a study in everyday luxury, balancing comfort and refinement in a flat designed for life on the move.
Karlie Kloss grounds her airport look with glossy black Christian Louboutin Montezumo Donna loafers, styled with ribbed white socks for a modern, menswear-inspired take on polished travel dressing
Karlie Kloss Masters Off-Duty Travel Style in Adidas x Barneys New York Deconstructed Stan Smith Sneakers
On August 16, 2016, Karlie wore a chic ensemble that showed off her toned abs.
Karlie Kloss arrives at Los Angeles International Airport on August 16, 2016, polishing her off-duty travel look with minimalist Linda Farrow sunglasses and a fresh red lip for effortless airport chic
Karlie sports the collaboration ‘Stan Smith’ sneakers between Adidas and Barneys New York
The model paired a cropped, bell-sleeved Rosie Assoulin top with fluid wide-leg trousers by Tomorrowland, grounding the modern silhouette with accessories that felt both polished and purposeful.
Oversized Linda Farrow sunglasses and a Coach “Bleecker City” weekend tote reinforced the jet-set ease, while the real style authority came from her footwear: Adidas x Barneys New York Stan Smith sneakers, a cult collaboration revered for stripping the iconic tennis shoe down to its most luxurious, minimalist form.
Karlie cuts clean, chic lines in a cropped bell-sleeved top by Rosie Assoulin paired with wide-leg pants by Tomorrowland
With their deconstructed build, softened leather, and barely-there branding, the sneakers delivered quiet fashion credibility—proof that Kloss understands how elevated footwear can transform even the most relaxed airport look into something unmistakably intentional.
The Adidas x Barneys New York Deconstructed Stan Smith sneakers reimagine the iconic tennis silhouette with unlined premium leather, pared-back stitching, and subtle branding for a sleek, luxury-minimalist finish
Karlie Kloss’s Enduring Shoe Style, From Airport Ease to Red-Carpet Glamour
Whether navigating airport terminals in polished flats or commanding the red carpet in statement heels, Karlie Kloss consistently proves that great footwear is the foundation of modern style.
Her ability to balance comfort, proportion, and fashion authority makes her shoe choices endlessly instructive—and worth revisiting beyond a single look. Below, explore more of Kloss’s most memorable shoe and fashion moments, as chronicled by Your Next Shoes.
👠 Explore Karlie Kloss’s Shoe & Fashion Moments on Your Next Shoes:
- 👡 Karlie Kloss Shines in Alexander McQueen Sandals at Victoria’s Secret London After-Party — a red carpet moment where her footwear and styling made a lasting impression.
- 👠 Karlie Kloss Channels Classic Glam in Giuseppe Zanotti Heels — a standout feature highlighting her elegant red-carpet pumps.
- 📏 Karlie Kloss Elevates Her Look: Why She Loves Wearing Heels Despite Her Height — an editorial breaking down her stance on heels and her relationship with footwear.
- 💃 Karlie Kloss in Painful Brian Atwood Heels — a candid look at a red carpet moment where her footwear gave her trouble.
- 👡 Karlie Kloss Honors Ralph Lauren’s Timeless American Style — featuring her red-carpet look anchored by metallic heels at a fashion premiere.