Jessica Alba pairs waterproof hiking boots, leggings, and a cross-body bag to create a comfortable and practical combination perfect for winter strolls and outdoor adventures.
The star stepped out in the low-key ensemble for a hiking day in the Austrian mountains earlier in the summer. With the sun shining, it was a far cry from today's cold and rainy weather. But given how difficult it is to find an outfit that looks as good as it is comfortable (and waterproof), perhaps it's no surprise that Jessica Alba is our style inspiration for exploring the great outdoors.
Being from Hoka, these boots are in our tried and tested best walking shoes guide. But paired with a set of the best black gym leggings (and an additional layer or two), this is a go-to look for winter days this year.
The new and improved Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid Gore-Tex walking boots are unique with their bright purple sole, made of a sugarcane EVA midsole and Vibram Megagrip outsole, for comfort and stability even across wet and rocky terrains. They have a supportive forest green upper that sheds water and keeps feet dry by blending materials like Nubeck leather with a GORE-TEX membrane. It doesn't get much more waterproof than this.
As a keen hiker and the digital health editor at woman&home, I've had a pair of these boots and can attest to their excellent waterproofing. I wore mine through boggy fells and pouring rain in the Lake District - certainly not as glamorous as Jessica's rolling Austrian hills - and returned with my feet still dry and comfortable.
Given their waterproof materials, these boots also dry surprisingly quickly when wet. I'd recommend popping them close to (but not under) a radiator for a couple of hours. If they are truly saturated, ball up some newspaper in each boot to help retain the shape as they dry.
Jessica paired the Hoka Anacapa 2 Mid Gore-Tex walking boots with white socks, classic black leggings with a stripe down the side, a loose-fitting light green t-shirt to match her footwear, a black cap, sunglasses, silver hoop earrings, and a black cross-body bag.
Shop Jessica's style for winter
Jessica's black leggings were the perfect pair to the Hoka walking boots. Ideal for winter, Sweaty Betty's Therma Boost leggings have a stitch design down the front and sides with pockets for your essentials. The brushed fleece-feel lining will also keep you warm as the temperature drops. Available in full length or 7/8 - and now 50% off! You'll find similar options in the Lululemon sale for Black Friday.
Mirror Jessica's colour choice with this long-sleeve, now available in the Lululemon sale. The pop of blueish green provides a welcome break from the darker colours we tend to wear during the winter months, while the four-way stretch and sweat-wicking materials make it a great choice for your daily stroll or more strenuous hikes - as well as gym workouts, yoga, Pilates, and more.
A cross-body bag like this one from Uniqlo is ideal for storing your phone, keys, and other essentials when you're walking. Easily accessible while staying secure against your body. The strap is adjustable and the bag has a season-proof design (especially if you mirror Jessica's style and buy it in black) that'll see you through to summer.
Mirror Jessica's discreet style and shield your eyes from glaring winter sun with the George Arthur sunglasses from Taylor Morris - now also in the Black Friday sale with £30 off.
One way to level up your hiking outfit and add a casual element is with a pair of chunky earrings. The Dome Link Hoops from Astrid & Miyu are almost identical to Jessica's with their unique hoop design.
Jessica wore a Los Angeles Dodgers baseball cap on her hike. But, if you prefer to keep your logos and slogans to T-shirts, you can find a plain black cap for as little as £8 from Decathlon. This one is also breathable when you're on the move, complete with panels for better airflow.
If you want to layer this outfit up for the chilly weather, I'd suggest a puffer jacket over the top for a practical, outdoorsy look. Otherwise, a waterproof trench coat could make for a perfect throw-on layer for city strolls, over the top of a jumper or cardigan. I recently bought the waterproof belted trench coat from M&S (£99) and it's kept me warm and dry in the downpours this year.
Posting at the time about the trip, Jessica wrote: "While we thought we were going on a leisure #hike, we wound up having about 89 near death experiences - it was basically rock climbing with no ropes 😂🤣".
"I almost fainted after looking down a few cliffs (#scaredofheights 😳) but we made it!! I never felt more like a city girl in my entire life -hence my dramatization 🤭".
