In May 2016, Kendall Jenner stepped through Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) en route to Cannes in one of her most understated travel looks of the era, pairing layered neutral separates with crisp white Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneakers.
Kendall Jenner wears an Etro coat with a sand-colored Elle Sasson Anouck belted sweater (Credit: WENN)
The model balanced comfort and polish with a ribbed Elle Sasson set worn beneath a floral Etro coat, finishing the outfit with a black Givenchy “Lucrezia” tote decorated with playful Fendi pom-pom bag charms.
Kendall Jenner at the Los Angeles Airport (LAX) in a Bardot sweater, pants, and a Givenchy Lucrezia satchel decorated with a Fendi Smiley pom pom bag charm on May 10, 2016 (Credit: WENN)
But it was her low-profile white sneakers that grounded the entire airport look and reflected the growing shift toward luxury casual dressing in celebrity travel style during the mid-2010s.
Kendall Jenner slips into the “Kam” sneaker from her favorite-of-the-moment casual shoe brand, Kenneth Cole (Credit: WENN)
As photographers followed her through the terminal, asking about the Kardashian family’s personal headlines at the time, Kendall kept her focus on navigating the airport in a practical outfit built around easy layers and comfortable footwear.
Kendall Jenner steps out in ribbed Elle Sasson separates layered beneath a burnt-orange Etro coat, accessorizing with a black Givenchy “Lucrezia” tote adorned with playful Fendi smiley pom-pom keychains, while finishing the relaxed airport look with crisp white Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneakers
You can shop Kendall Jenner’s white Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneakers on Amazon. The low-profile sneaker has remained a longtime favorite in the clean white category thanks to its minimalist silhouette, versatile styling, and comfortable fit.
Designed with Kenneth Cole’s Techni-Cole cushioning system, the leather sneaker combines a flexible rubber sole with layered arch-support padding that many wearers describe as comfortable straight out of the box.
The sleek shape, rounded toe, and subtle metallic heel accent also make the style easy to dress up or down, whether paired with relaxed airport layers like Kendall’s or tailored separates for a more polished everyday look.
White Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneakers showcase the minimalist low-profile silhouette and clean leather finish that made the versatile style a celebrity favorite for off-duty dressing and airport travel
Frequent travelers have especially embraced the “Kam” as an airport-ready sneaker because of its lightweight construction and breathable microfiber lining, which was specifically designed for sockless wear.
The black leather Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneaker offers a sleek monochrome take on the brand’s signature casual style, pairing a streamlined upper with a crisp white rubber sole for a polished everyday look
While some long-term reviewers note that the leather finish can scuff or peel more easily than higher-end luxury sneakers, the accessible price point and versatile styling continue to make the Kenneth Cole design a reliable staple for casual, business-casual, and travel wardrobes alike.
Studded Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneakers add a tougher edge to the minimalist design with gold-tone embellishments that bring subtle texture and attitude to the clean low-top silhouette
Kendall Jenner’s Kenneth Cole “Kam” Sneakers Became a Mid-2010s Off-Duty Staple
Before Kendall fully leaned into The Row-style minimalism and luxury tailoring, her airport and street-style wardrobe often came grounded by one surprisingly accessible shoe: the Kenneth Cole “Kam” sneaker.
The clean white leather style worked across leggings, knit sets, leather pants, and even tailored jumpsuits, making it one of her most versatile casual footwear choices of the era.
👟 Explore Kendall Jenner’s Kenneth Cole “Kam” Sneaker Era:
- 🖤 Her sporty LAX outfit with Beyond Yoga leggings and denim layers showed how the minimalist Kenneth Cole sneaker became one of her most-worn off-duty staples during the mid-2010s.
- 🤍 Kendall’s skincare-run street style combined white “Kam” sneakers with Lululemon leggings, a cropped Naked Wardrobe top, and a Louis Vuitton backpack for a polished athleisure look.
- 🇫🇷 Her Paris Fashion Week jumpsuit moment styled the clean white sneakers with a pinstriped Alessandra Rich jumpsuit, proving how easily the low-profile design worked with tailored fashion pieces.
- 🧥 Kendall’s leather pants and turtleneck outfit in Beverly Hills leaned into sleek monochrome dressing, with the Kenneth Cole “Kam” adding a relaxed finish to the sharp winter layers.
- ✨ Ashley Tisdale’s Kenneth Cole footwear moment highlighted the brand’s broader celebrity appeal, pairing platform Kenneth Cole sandals with a sheer embellished Davidson Zanine gown on the red carpet.