Vanessa Hudgens Debuts Technical Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” Sneakers at Dogpound Gym

Vanessa Hudgens has long been a source of style inspiration, known for a wardrobe that transitions seamlessly from high-fashion red carpets to curated street-style looks.

While her aesthetic often leans toward “boho-chic,” her approach to fitness apparel offers a masterclass in elevating functional gymwear with bold colors and high-end footwear.

During a series of workout sessions in June 2021 at the Dogpound gym in West Hollywood, the High School Musical star showcased how to anchor vibrant monochromatic sets with technical, avant-garde sneakers.

Orange Athleisure Meets Chunky Sneakers at Dogpound

Vanessa Hudgens embraces summer brights in a ribbed orange crop top and tie-dye joggers, grounding the bold look with chunky white sneakers during a workout outing on June 29, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She was pictured with her bestie, DJ GG Magree, who wore an equally bright athleisure outfit that included a black cropped tank top and lime-green snake-print leggings.

Vanessa Hudgens leaving Dogpound gym with her best friend GG Magree in lime green snakeskin leggings (Credit: Mega / WENN)

The Thunderbirds actress showed a hint of cleavage and midriff in her ribbed orange crop top, which she paired with orange-and-black drawstring joggers.

Braless Vanessa Hudgens flashes abs and cleavage in an orange sports bra and orange tie-dye joggers (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She elevated her sporty outfit with $550 Jennifer Fisher Baby Jamma gold hoop earrings and a rope chain necklace from The Sis Kiss. Her round tinted tortoiseshell sunglasses added a hint of a ’70s vibe to her workout look.

She then wore her curly tresses up into a messy do and carried her gym essentials in a $110 Poppy Lissiman Malibu black waist bag.

Vanessa Hudgens wears her curly tresses into a messy bun as she hides her eyes behind her tinted tortoiseshell sunnies (Credit: Mega / WENN)

To tone down her bright outfit, Vanessa wore a pair of vintage striped white socks with chunky white sneakers from Mercer Amsterdam.

Vanessa Hudgens balances her bright workout look with white Mercer Amsterdam Jupiter shoes (Credit: Mega / WENN)

The “Jupiter” features a white-and-gray leather and mesh upper with contrasting pink accents on the side, a rubber Thunder Mercer logo on the tongue, and the brand’s R-Coil sole technology.

Featuring the label’s R-Coil sole technology, Mercer Amsterdam’s most advanced sneaker is named after the Roman God Jupiter (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Vanessa Hudgens Balances Monochrome Athleisure With Statement Sneakers

The American actress wore the same shoes while strolling with GG following another gym session the previous day.

Vanessa Hudgens and GG Magree step out in Studio City on June 28, 2021, pairing sleek black athleisure with chunky white sneakers for an easy off-duty look (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She paired the chunky kicks with WAYF ’98 logo crew socks and a black-and-white athleisure outfit that showed off her toned stomach.

Her outfit included a white, cropped sweatshirt and $62 Stax black leggings, styled with multiple accessories. In addition to her hoop earrings and chain necklace, Vanessa also wore a couple of rings.

Vanessa Hudgens shows a glimpse of her midriff in a white crop sweater and black Stax leggings (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She carried her Poppy Lissiman waist bag across her chest and shielded her eyes behind a pair of ‘80s-style black rectangular sunglasses.

Vanessa Hudgens carries her Poppy Lissiman waist bag across her body (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Sparkly Nike Air Max 97 Sneakers Elevate a Bold Red Gym Look

Continuing her bold gym outfits, Vanessa wore a coordinating cherry-red sports bra and high-rise leggings. She added color to her look with a green-and-purple Frat Fuzzy Stripe cardigan from the London-based brand The Ragged Priest.

Vanessa Hudgens leaving a workout session in a coordinating red sports bra and leggings with a green and purple The Ragged Priest cardigan on June 23, 2021 (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Pulling her tresses up into a tight high bun, the fitness enthusiast glammed up her sporty ensemble with a Jacquie Aiche Hammered Disc necklace, a 31-diamond Emily necklace, and $30 Ten Wilde Amalfi hoop earrings.

Vanessa Hudgens pulls her hair up into a tight high bun and covers her eyes with black sunglasses (Credit: Mega / WENN)

For her footwear, Vanessa opted for a pair of sparkly Nike Air Max 97 sneakers—one of the most recognizable silhouettes to emerge from Nike’s long-running collaboration with Swarovski.

Released in 2017, the crystal-covered Air Max 97 marked the official debut of the Nike x Swarovski partnership, transforming the classic “Silver Bullet” runner into a red-carpet-ready statement shoe.

The design featured thousands of crystals embedded across the upper, reflective fluid lines inspired by high-speed trains, and a full-length Max Air unit, blending performance engineering with unapologetic glamour.

Since then, the collaboration has evolved far beyond lifestyle sparkle. What began as a way to elevate iconic sneakers has expanded into performance-driven basketball and running models, proving that luxury embellishment can coexist with serious athletic function.

Recent releases include crystal-studded Air Jordan 1 Lows, elite running silhouettes like the Nike Vomero Plus, and even NBA-ready footwear in Ja Morant’s signature line—signaling a shift toward maximalist design rooted in sport, not just style.

Vanessa Hudgens steps out in Swarovski x Nike Air Max 97 sneakers, their crystal-embellished upper catching the light as she heads out in sporty style (Credit: Mega / WENN)

The appeal lies in innovation as much as aesthetics. Rather than relying on surface embellishment, Nike and Swarovski often use proprietary techniques such as Crystal Fabric and intarsia construction to fuse crystals directly into textiles and molds, ensuring durability.

Early collaborations catered primarily to women’s luxury streetwear, but newer drops have expanded into unisex and men’s performance categories, marking a new chapter for one of sneaker culture’s most unexpected—and enduring—luxury partnerships.

From Gym Floors to Street Style: Vanessa Hudgens’ Sneaker Playbook

Whether she’s heading to the gym or stepping out for errands, Vanessa Hudgens consistently uses sneakers to anchor bold, color-forward looks.

From Nike classics to statement-making trainers, her footwear choices show how performance shoes can double as fashion staples—both in and out of the workout setting.