Scarlett Johansson's adidas Samba Janes are the perfect shoes to wear with wide-leg trousers
I've been seeing them everywhere, but Scarlett has finally convinced me to try this trainer alternative
Scarlett Johansson knows what she's talking about when it comes to shoes. I'm still in love with the cosy trainer/snow boot hybrid style by Sorel that she convinced me to buy a while back, and now she's just solved another footwear dilemma for me.
Pictured out in New York earlier this week, she wore the adidas trainers that think they're Mary Jane shoes. I've been seeing these so-called Samba Janes a lot in the last few months, but when styled with houndstooth wide-leg trousers, a chic grey coat and a skull scarf, I'm convinced this is the chicest autumn outfit idea I've come across.
White trainers have faded away a little in recent seasons, in favour of bright colours and suede textures. But this twist on a classic feels fresh - and incredibly practical, too. I don't know about you, but every time it starts raining, I realise I have very few shoes that are wearable in wet weather, but these might just fix that.
These are available in several other colour combinations if black and white isn't for you, plus there are half sizes up for grabs too. One customer wrote this glowing review: "Being fashionable doesn’t have an age limit, and these shoes prove exactly that! For me, the Adidas Samba Jane is the perfect mix of comfort, simplicity and timeless style. They’re practical enough for everyday wear but stylish enough to make an outfit stand out."
We love Skechers here at woman&home, and these feature an Air-Cooled Memory Foam® insole, so you know they're going to be comfortable. The quilted finish is a nice touch, too.
For a fraction of the price, these are very similar to Scarlett's adidas Samba Janes. Don't wait too long if you want to try them, though, because sizes are running low.
Alexander McQueen's iconic skull scarf is well and truly back, and khaki green is a stylish choice. It's a much softer alternative to black and white, and it will complement everything in your autumn wardrobe.
Scarlett mixed things up by teaming her sporty shoes with a tailored wool coat, and it works perfectly. Zara's double-faced coats are always worth the money.
Scarlett's wide-leg trousers look like they have a subtle houndstooth print on them, which makes me love this outfit even more. The drawstring waist on this option makes them comfortable to wear, and you can currently save 20% with the code EXTRA20.
The Mary Jane strap brings a slightly more feminine feel to the traditionally sporty adidas Samba, and the streamlined shape of the shoe works beautifully with a looser trouser leg.
I'm a big fan of versatile shoes, and this is where the Samba Jane really will prove to be a great investment. Aside from wide-leg trousers, they'll look effortlessly chic with straight-leg jeans and chunky knitwear, or even with a printed midi dress.
They're a sturdier alternative to ballet flats, and you can, of course, wear them with socks, too. Just like Sambas, customers report that Samba Janes are very lightweight, plus the strap is adjustable, so you can find your perfect fit.
