Ina Garten’s Been Trekking Around Paris, and Her Choice of Footwear Caught My Eye

It’s no secret that Ina Garten is not just a cooking queen but a style icon in her own right, from her breezy chambray button-downs to her perfectly coifed bob (not to mention her daily masterclass in petite dressing). But if I, a self-professed Ina-head, am being totally honest, I’ve never given a thought to her shoes. (Doesn’t the name Barefoot Contessa explain itself? Har har.)

TBH, I assumed Garten wears kitchen clogs around the clock—who knows when someone might need a roast chicken? So when I saw Garten’s choice of footwear for trekking around Paris during the 2024 Summer Olympics, I was surprised to see she was wearing the same sneaker brand worn by J.Lo, Blake Lively and even some PureWow editors.

Check out Ina’s Allbirds. She’s been seen wearing the all-black Wool Runners, the brand’s merino wool everyday sneaker that’s temperature regulating and machine-washable. Of course, comfortable sneakers are a must when you’re traveling, and especially when you’re traversing a city by foot, so it makes sense that she’s chosen this cushy model. (Even better, they’re less than $100 for a pair.)

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