Celebrities Wearing Sneakers on the Golden Globes Red Carpet [PHOTOS]

A trend of sneakers taking over the red carpet at award shows has been brewing for quite some time. Some stars prioritize comfort, ditching high heels and elegant dress shoes for sneakers. Some also showcase their status as sneaker enthusiasts, bringing Jordans and Air Force 1s to the red carpet.

Ahead of the Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 11, FN takes a look at some of the most unforgettable sneaker moments on the Golden Globes red carpet over the years.

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Jason Sudeikis

Olivia Wilde and Jason Sudeikis attended the 73rd Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 10, 2016 in Beverly Hills, California.

Sudeikis’ Shoes

Sudeikis famously wore the Air Jordan 11 Retro Low ‘Concord’ on the red carpet at the Golden Globe Awards.

Kathy Bates

Kathy Bates attended the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Bates’ Shoes

Bates went for comfort to attend the event, opting for a pair of navy blue Sneex. She opted for the brand’s Icon Hy-Heel sneaker, which combines the elevation of high heels, measuring 78mm, with the ease and comfort of sneakers.

Dax Shepard

Dax Shepard and wife Kristen Bell attend the 82nd Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 5, 2025 in Beverly Hills, California.

Shepard’s Shoes

Shepard opted for the classic Vans Checkerboard Slip-On sneakers in black and white.

David Cross

David Cross attended The 61st Annual Golden Globe Awards on Jan. 25, 2004 at The Beverly Hilton Hotel in Beverly Hills, California.

Cross’ Shoes

The actor kept it casual in a pair of white leather Adidas Superstar shoes with red three-stripes and a rubber shell toe cap.

Spike Lee

Spike Lee arrive to the 76th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 6, 2019.

Lee’s Shoes

The legendary movie director wore a pair of all-gold custom Jordan Brand sneakers created by footwear designer Tinker Hatfield. The shoes were created with a thick translucent outsole that featured “Truth To Power,” “Speak on It,” “Resist” and “Blackkklansman” on the sides.

Ramy Youssef

Ramy Youssef attended the 77th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 5, 2020 in Beverly Hills, California.

Youssef’s Shoes

Youssef kept it simple and clean in a pair of all white Air Force 1 sneakers.

Davis Burleson

Davis Burleson attends the 80th Annual Golden Globe Awards at The Beverly Hilton on Jan. 10, 2023 in Beverly Hills, California.

Burleson’s Shoes

The social media personality opted for wearing a shimmering Golden Goose suit and Golden Goose sneakers in black and white.

Jackson Lee

Jackson Lee, Spike Lee’s son, attended the 78th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at The Rainbow Room on Feb. 28, 2021 in New York.

Lee’s Shoes

He followed in his dad’s footsteps with the sneaker option, wearing the Comme des Garçons x Air Jordan 1 Retro Strap High sneaker in the all black colorway.

Barry Adelman

EVP of Television for Dick Clark Productions and Golden Globes producer Barry Adelman chose comfort for the 75th Annual Golden Globe Awards held at the Beverly Hilton Hotel on Jan. 7, 2018.