Wimbledon szn is now in full swing (pun intended), which means that the famous and fashionable Brits are out and about—and the royals are no exception. Princess Kate Middleton visited the courts yesterday and even helped out the ball boys and girls as they trained, plus, she hit a few balls herself.
The Princess of Wales is obviously stunning, I mean, how is she playing tennis and not sweating at all in these pics? But of course, she also rocks the court with her fashion, too. For the event, the princess donned some cute tennis whites—a collared shirt and skirt with an athletic jacket over it—but I personally can’t stop staring at her cool sneaks. Team Women’s Health immediately sleuthed and found the tennis shoes on Amazon, and some pairs are legit 20% off right now, depending on the size and color you pick.
The Babolat Women's Tennis SFX 3 All Court Tennis Shoes usually retail at around $90 to $100, but right now the biggest on-sale pairs are just $80 on Amazon, and they’re available in white/silver, which appear to be the ones Kate is wearing, or blue/pink.
Babolat is an iconic tennis brand, and reviewers are aware—this pair has a 4.2-star average on Amazon. Customers rave about how comfy they are, and how great the cushioning is for tennis. (They even work for people who have wide feet and bunions!) The shoes boast a rubber sole and are built for stable, breathable performance. Multiple reviewers said they even work for stability on the pickleball court.
“These are my top favorites for my wide arched feet with bunions,” one reviewer wrote. “I played hours of pickleball in them—brand new, first day—they were simply perfect. They’re light, airy, breathable, and have great cushioning. The soles are designed well for my forward sprints and quick lateral pivots. I wore them for three days (nine hours of play) and my feet feel wonderful.”
And if those rave reviews aren't enough, check out how much Kate seems to be enjoying them as she rocks them on the tennis court:
Someone else wrote that wearing these shoes literally feels like walking on air. “I love how fast my feet are moving in these tennis shoes,” they said. “They have such incredible start-stop traction and they are so comfortable. You can wear them all day.”
Okay, so you can wear these Babolat sneakers for tennis and pickleball, they’re comfy, and the Princess of Wales approves of them…done and done. Make these your next pair of versatile sneaks.
Addison Aloian (she/her) is the assistant love & life editor at Women’s Health. Outside of topics related to lifestyle, relationships, and dating, she also loves covering fitness and style. In her free time, she enjoys lifting weights at the gym, reading mystery and romance novels, watching (and critiquing!) the latest movies that have garnered Oscars buzz, and wandering around the West Village in New York City. In addition to Women's Health, her work has also appeared in Allure, StyleCaster, L'Officiel USA, V Magazine, VMAN, and more.
