When it comes to courtside fashion, Kim Kardashian has mastered the art of the “high-low” athletic aesthetic.
A prime example of her functional yet branded street style occurred in Los Angeles on January 27, 2023, when she was photographed attending her children’s basketball game.
Kim Kardashian’s Courtside Style Blends Vintage Sportswear With Modern Sneakers
Accompanied by NBA player Tristan Thompson, the outing served as a masterclass in off-duty dressing, proving that even a trip to a local gym can be a significant style moment.
While the appearance of the two together sparked temporary headlines, the lasting takeaway from the day was Kim’s seamless integration of vintage sportswear with modern footwear trends.
Kim Kardashian pairs a vintage Roma x Diadora jersey and biker shorts with black Yeezy Boost 700 “Triple Black” sneakers and oversized Carrera Epica 0Uc/W3 shield sunglasses as Tristan Thompson accompanies her to Saint and North West’s basketball game in Los Angeles on January 27, 2023 (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Despite the complex family dynamics often surrounding her public appearances, Kim’s focus remained on supporting North and Saint West in an outfit that balanced comfort with her signature brand loyalty.
Tristan Thompson, who shares daughter True and a son with Khloé Kardashian, is seen walking with their daughter during a family outing in Los Angeles (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Kim Kardashian Styles a Vintage Roma x Diadora Jersey With Yeezy Boost Sneakers
Kim Kardashian is known for her fashion-forward looks and constantly evolving style, but she kept things simple and sporty for her recent outing.
The Skims founder leaned into sporty nostalgia with a short-sleeved Roma x Diadora jersey in bold red-and-orange hues, styling the vintage football top with sleek black biker shorts.
She grounded the look with adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN “Triple Black” sneakers—an understated yet technical silhouette featuring a lightweight nylon upper and the line’s signature Boost cushioning—adding a modern streetwear edge to the retro athletic ensemble.
Kim Kardashian grounds her sporty courtside outfit with adidas Yeezy Boost 700 MNVN “Triple Black” sneakers, styled with biker shorts and a vintage Roma x Diadora jersey (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Kendall Jenner’s sister showed off her chic style with a sleek, polished hairstyle. Her dark brunette locks were slicked back into a single ponytail braid that flowed behind her, preventing stray hairs from getting in the way.
The media personality added a touch of sophistication to complete the look with oversized Carrera Epica 0Uc/W3 sunglasses and carried a smartphone in her right hand.
Kim Kardashian hides her eyes behind Carrera’s Epica 0Uc/W3 sunglasses and wears her hair in a braided ponytail (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Tristan Thompson Keeps It Casual Courtside
Meanwhile, Tristan Thompson kept his look casual and effortless as he accompanied the Kardashian beauty to see North and Saint play hoops.
Khloé Kardashian’s ex opted for a black hooded sweatshirt with matching sweatpants. He slipped into white crew socks and sneakers to finish his look, creating a comfy, relaxed outfit perfect for a fun day at the court.
Tristan Thompson opts for a sporty attire with a black hooded sweatshirt, matching sweatpants, white crew socks, and a pair of white sneakers (Credit: BauerGriffin / INSTARimages)
Kanye West, Kim Kardashian’s ex-husband, was reportedly in attendance as well. However, he maintained his distance and watched North and Saint’s game with his wife, Bianca Censori.
Kim Kardashian’s Sneaker Style Goes Beyond the Court
From vintage football jerseys and biker shorts to Balenciaga’s oversized runners and Yeezy staples, Kim Kardashian’s off-duty wardrobe shows how sneakers have become just as essential to her style identity as stilettos and red-carpet gowns.
For a closer look at how she has worn sporty footwear across different eras and occasions, explore more of her standout sneaker and athleisure moments below.
👟 Explore Kim Kardashian’s Sneaker & Sporty Style Moments:
- 🖤 Kim Kardashian gets pampered in Yeezy “Boost 350 V2” sneakers pairs black Yeezys with workout leggings, a Pony velvet jacket, Céline sunglasses, and a Hermès Birkin for an off-duty athleisure look.
- 🤍 Kim Kardashian brings sporty-chic style in Skims, Vetements, and Yeezy slides captures her mixing a white Skims tank and cobalt Vetements track pants with black Adidas Yeezy slides at North West’s basketball game.
- 👟 Kim Kardashian wears Balenciaga 3XL sneakers after the Met Gala highlights her black bralette-and-leggings look finished with oversized gray-and-black Balenciaga 3XL sneakers for a modern performance-inspired finish.
- 🤍 Kim Kardashian shines in all-white Balenciaga at her son’s basketball game features an all-white athleisure outfit completed with white-and-gray Balenciaga 3XL sneakers for a monochrome sporty statement.
- 👶 Kim Kardashian shares her family’s matching Nike Air Yeezy II sneakers spotlights the family’s coordinated “Red October” sneaker moment in one of YNS’s early Kim-and-sneakers features.
- 🌫️ Kim Kardashian wears Yeezy 750 Boost sneakers focuses on the sand-colored adidas collaboration, styled casually while carrying North West to ballet class.
- 🖤 Kim Kardashian’s Nike Roshe Run Winter sneakers and leather jacket revisits an earlier casual look built around minimalist black Nike sneakers and a biker jacket.