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Prince William Gets Sporty With Brown Suede Sneakers To Visit Fistral Beach

The low-top shoes featured a white rubber sole.

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Prince William, shoes, sneakers, Fistral Beach

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Prince William was spotted at Fistral Beach in Newquay, England, on Thursday, wearing brown sneakers.

The Duke of Cornwall paid a visit to the southwest of England to meet with representatives from local organizations, like Holywell Bay and Newquay Life Saving Clubs, who are working to create a safe environment across the beach area. During his time in Newquay, he also stopped by the area where Kate Middleton’s first ever housing project will be built.

It has been a very long time since the prince was seen wearing a casual pair of sneakers. While visiting the construction site earlier that day, Prince William wore a pair of brown velvet Chelsea boots. Last week, he opted for a pair of black lace-up loafers when officially opening James’ Place, a charity in Newcastle. This set was similar to the shoes he wore to the 2024 BAFTA Awards back in February.

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About The Shoes

For the sandy occasion, Prince William slipped into a pair of brown sneakers. The low-top shoes featured a suede upper with silver eyelets against the lace up closure. The sneakers were completed by a white rubber sole. The set is similar to British luxury label Sunspel’s Suede Tennis Shoe, which retails for $300.

Within the last week, several public figures have been seen wearing sneakers including Kansas City Chiefs quarterback Patrick Mahomes who wore a Dior pair during Formula One in Miami on Saturday.

Sneakers

The first style of sneakers dates back to 1876, when England-based New Liverpool Rubber Company created the first rubber-soled shoes. Since then, the sneaker industry has become a phenomenon with brands like Nike and Adidas creating a following that allows them to sell out styles within seconds. Along with the rubber sole, the basic composition of a sneaker relates to the lace up closure and closed silhouette. The retail market is saturated with several reinterpretations in various materials and supportive levels.