Anne Hathaway’s Footwear Evolution: From Asics Sneakers to Red-Carpet Heels

Anne Hathaway’s style has always thrived on contrast—high fashion and real life, red carpets and sidewalks, couture heels and performance sneakers.

Across different moments in her career, she’s shown how personal style evolves not by abandoning comfort or confidence, but by refining both.

From off-duty maternity dressing in Los Angeles to polished New York appearances during a major awards-season run, Hathaway’s wardrobe choices tell a story of adaptability, intention, and timeless footwear.

Below, we revisit several standout looks from different years—each anchored by shoes that perfectly suited the moment, whether practical, statement-making, or unapologetically glamorous.

Off-Duty Ease: Anne Hathaway’s Maternity Athleisure in Los Angeles (March 2016)

Spotted in Los Angeles in March 2016, Anne Hathaway offered a refreshingly real glimpse into her off-duty maternity style—proving that pregnancy didn’t slow her down so much as refine her approach to comfort and movement.

A pregnant Anne Hathaway wears her hair down while hiking in Los Angeles on March 12, 2016 (Credit: Cousart / JFXimages / WENN)

The actress stepped out for a hike and later a gym visit alongside her husband, Adam Shulman, embracing an active routine grounded in ease, practicality, and dependable footwear.

Anne Hathaway keeps her hike look simple and functional in a black tee and leggings, grounding the outfit with colorful Asics Gel-Kinsei running shoes built for comfort and support

Favoring breathable layers, black leggings, and her trusted Asics Gel-Kinsei trainers, Hathaway’s look felt effortlessly modern—an early reminder that functional athleticwear can be just as timeless as any red-carpet moment.

A close-up reveals Anne Hathaway’s colorful Asics Gel-Kinsei trainers, with bright coral laces and cushioned soles designed for stability and long-distance comfort on the trail

The popular actress also had a gray jacket with her, which she later tied to her waist.

Anne Hathaway enjoys a sunlit hike with husband Adam Shulman, pairing a black tee and leggings with her Asics Gel-Kinsei trainers, while a gray jacket tied at the waist keeps the look practical and relaxed

Anne was also spotted leaving the gym in a pink top, printed mesh leggings, a gray jacket, and the same pair of Asics shoes. The actress tried to avoid the cameras by hiding behind an umbrella until she reached her car.

Anne Hathaway keeps things low-key while heading out in Los Angeles on March 15, 2016, layering a gray zip-front jacket over a bright pink top, Chillbywill Love crop leggings, and her go-to Asics Gel-Kinsei 6 sneakers, finishing the look with a teal umbrella for off-duty practicality (Credit: Michael Wright / WENN)

You can order Anne’s go-to pregnancy running shoes (no, you don’t have to be pregnant to use them) at Zappos and Nordstrom.

Asics Gel-Kinsei 6 Running Shoes, $199.95 – $200

Talk-Show Polish: Platform Pumps for a Pre-Premiere Moment in New York (December 2012)

In December 2012, Anne Hathaway showed off her feet in statement-making Tom Ford Spring 2013 RTW sandal boots. Later the same month, the American actress showed us more high heels from her shoe collection.

Anne Hathaway shows off her pixie-cut hairstyle at the Ed Sullivan Theater for a guest appearance on the “Late Show with David Letterman” in New York City on December 10, 2012 (Credit: HRC / WENN)

Anne was a guest on the David Letterman show before she attended the premiere of Les Misérables.

The Princess Diaries actress styled a red, floral-patterned cocktail dress from Mafalda with a pair of Aldo “Fronime” platform pumps. This style has unfortunately sold out online.

Anne Hathaway steps out in New York City wearing a red floral cocktail dress by Mafalda, styled with a black coat and sleek black platform pumps for a polished, modern evening look (Credit: Kyle Blair / HRC / WENN)

Soft Glamour on the Red Carpet: Nina Ricci & Blush Satin Heels at MoMI (December 2012)

The following day, Anne hit the red carpet alongside “Les Misérables” co-stars Eddie Redmayne and Hugh Jackman.

The event honored Hugh Jackman’s achievements and raised funds for the museum’s programs, exhibitions, and educational activities.

Anne Hathaway attends the Museum of the Moving Image Salute to Hugh Jackman in New York City on December 11, 2012, wearing an embellished light pink Nina Ricci dress paired with delicate blush satin Stella McCartney heels for an elegant red-carpet finish (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

Anne donned an embellished light pink dress by Nina Ricci, styled with a Jill Milan clutch, vegan Stella McCartney heels, and Kwiat jewelry.

Anne Hathaway complements her sequined Nina Ricci dress with a sleek pixie haircut, minimal makeup, and delicate stud earrings, letting the gown’s shimmer and refined neckline take center stage alongside Hugh Jackman (Credit: C.Smith / WENN)

She complemented her stunning sequined peplum slip dress from the Spring/Summer 2013 Collection with a pair of triple strap blush satin sandals by Stella McCartney.

Anne Hathaway sparkles in a sequined blush Nina Ricci dress, finishing the elegant look with delicate blush satin ankle-strap heels as she poses alongside Hugh Jackman at the Museum of the Moving Image gala (Credit: Joseph Marzullo / WENN)

From Sneakers to Stilettos: Anne Hathaway’s Footwear Evolution Across a Decade

Whether she’s navigating city sidewalks in performance trainers or stepping onto the red carpet in couture heels, Anne Hathaway’s footwear choices consistently reflect intention, confidence, and range. Across the years—and across vastly different moments in her life—her shoes have anchored each look, balancing practicality with polish and risk with refinement.

To see how these individual style moments connect within her broader fashion evolution, the highlights below trace Hathaway’s most defining designer-shoe eras, from off-duty realism to statement-making glamour.