Vanessa Hudgens Turns Dogpound Gym Runs Into a Mercer Amsterdam Sneaker Moment

Vanessa Hudgens has long framed wellness as something personal rather than prescriptive—guided by intuition, balance, and joy instead of rigid routines. In October 2021, the actress spoke candidly about her pescatarian diet and her love of movement, revealing that feeling good informs not just how she eats but also how she dresses.

That philosophy played out across two consecutive gym outings in Los Angeles, where Hudgens turned everyday workouts into distinct style moments—each grounded in comfort, confidence, and a surprisingly elevated footwear choice.

Rather than defaulting to mass-market trainers, she stepped out in Mercer Amsterdam sneakers, a rare celebrity sighting for the Amsterdam-based luxury label known for its handcrafted design, premium materials, and sustainability-minded approach to streetwear.

Earlier that year, she also wore an orange sports bra with orange tie-dye joggers and white Mercer Amsterdam Jupiter shoes.

Burgundy Athleisure, Elevated: Vanessa Hudgens Grounds Her Gym Look in Mercer Amsterdam Sneakers

Vanessa Hudgens keeps her post-gym look effortlessly cool, grounding a burgundy activewear set and fuzzy plaid cardigan with crisp white Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” sneakers, logo crew socks, and layered silver jewelry for a polished off-duty finish (Credit: Mega / WENN)

In an interview published in October 2021, the High School Musical star shared a closer look at her everyday eating habits, offering insight into how food fits into her broader philosophy of feeling strong, energized, and grounded.

Rather than subscribing to restrictive diets, Hudgens emphasized simplicity and intention, explaining to Shape that she prioritizes real, minimally processed ingredients and listens closely to what her body wants—an approach that continues to resonate as wellness conversations evolve.

Best friends GG Magree and Vanessa Hudgens head to the Dogpound gym in Los Angeles on October 12, 2021, stepping out in contrasting sneaker styles—Magree in chunky Nike trainers and Hudgens in her go-to white Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” sneakers (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She also spoke about her gym obsession with her best friend, revealing that they dance hard in between sets.

“As the world started to reopen, I found myself obsessed with Dogpound. I go with my best friend; we’re extremely competitive. We have the best time—the amount of dancing we do between sets is ridiculous. Everyone knows when we’re at the gym. They say they hear us before they see us.”

Vanessa Hudgens reveals she and her best friend GG Magree dance hard in between sets during a workout session (Credit: Mega / WENN)

True enough, the American actress appeared to be in high spirits while heading to the gym in Los Angeles with her gym buddy GG Magree.

Vanessa Hudgens shows off her toned curves in a burgundy sports set with a fuzzy purple cardigan (Credit: Mega / WENN)

GG kept it simple in a white Tommy Jeans tee with gray leggings. She tied a gray sweater around her shoulders and paired it with white socks and red-and-white shoes.

Vanessa, on the other hand, couldn’t be missed in a burgundy sports set. She showcased her enviably toned body in a sports bra paired with matching leggings.

Adding some style to her workout wear, the My Little Pony voice actress layered her look with a Daydreamer Indigo Haze oversized cardigan in purple, black, and red combination.

Vanessa Hudgens adds bling to her sportswear with several necklaces, earrings, and rings (Credit: Mega / WENN)

She completed her look with sterling silver Etah Love “Live by the Sword” earrings, a The M Jewelers nameplate necklace, an Etah Love Bewitched cushion-cut amethyst stone ring, and a Cartier Love bracelet with diamonds. Hudgens also layered several silver necklaces, including an Etah Love Lifesaver necklace.

The American actress pulled her brunette tresses into a bun and wore barely-there makeup while hiding her eyes behind a pair of Vehla Olsen square-framed sunglasses.

To finish off her athleisure, Vanessa wore a pair of Social Tourist logo crew socks and her favorite Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” sneakers.

Vanessa Hudgens finishes her gym-ready look with crisp white Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” sneakers, grounding her vibrant leggings with a clean, sporty silhouette made for off-duty movement (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Chocolate Brown & Cool Confidence: Vanessa Hudgens Repeats Her Mercer Sneakers After Dogpound

The previous day, Vanessa and GG were at it again, leaving the Dogpound gym after a sweat session. The Australian DJ and singer displayed her legs in a pair of snake-print biker shorts, a black skeleton-print hoodie, and Nike sneakers.

Best friends GG Magree and Vanessa Hudgens step out after a workout in Los Angeles on October 11, 2021, mixing sporty staples as Magree opts for chunky Nike sneakers while Hudgens sticks to her go-to white Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” trainers (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Vanessa, meanwhile, drew attention to her fit figure in a brown activewear set from White Fox Boutique.

She flashed her abs in a chocolate-brown short-sleeve crop top, matching seamless leggings, and a cropped sweater wrapped around her waist.

Vanessa Hudgens leans into sleek, monochrome athleisure, finishing a chocolate-brown White Fox crop top and leggings with playful yin-yang socks and her go-to white Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter” sneakers for an effortlessly cool post-workout stride (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Highlighting her cleavage, the Thunderbirds star accessorized with a long rosary-inspired necklace by Etah Love.

She further added bling to the look with an Etah Love Amen cross earrings, bracelets, and several rings, including the Etah Love Bewitched ring and the coffin-and-eye rings from The Great Frog.

She then tied her dark locks into a bun, covered her face with a black face mask, and slipped on a pair of Miu Miu square-framed crystal-embellished acetate sunnies.

Vanessa Hudgens wears a sleek bun and hides her eyes behind Miu Miu crystal-embellished sunglasses (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Carrying a Givenchy Medium 4G crossbody bag, available for $1,890 at Farfetch, Vanessa finished the look with Petals and Peacocks yin-yang socks and her go-to gym white sneakers, the Mercer Amsterdam “Jupiter”—a sleek, sustainably crafted style from the European luxury sneaker label she’s worn on repeat.

Vanessa Hudgens keeps her gym-run style sleek and unfussy, pairing a chocolate-brown White Fox crop top and leggings with layered silver jewelry, a Givenchy 4G crossbody bag, and an iced coffee in hand as she steps out post-workout (Credit: Mega / WENN)

Why Vanessa Hudgens’ Gym Shoes Matter: Wellness, Personality, and Repeat Wear

Vanessa Hudgens’ off-duty style proves that even the most routine moments—heading to the gym, leaving a workout, or running post-Pilates errands—can become an extension of personal expression.

Over the years, she’s consistently blurred the line between performance wear and playful fashion, using footwear to inject humor, comfort, and confidence into her fitness looks. Whether practical or intentionally unexpected, her shoe choices have become as recognizable as her laid-back wellness philosophy.