Usha Vance’s White House Footwear Turns Heads – and the Internet Has Thoughts
When the Ohio State Buckeyes visited the White House to celebrate their College Football Playoff championship, most expected the spotlight to stay squarely on the winning team.
Instead, it was Usha Vance — the wife of Vice President JD Vance — whose outfit unexpectedly became a social-media talking point.
And it all came down to one surprising detail: her shoes.
A Game-Day Inspired Look… at the White House
The event was especially meaningful for the Vances, as Ohio State is JD’s alma mater. On April 16, Usha shared Instagram photos from the ceremony, proudly holding a red No. 2 jersey while JD held a white No. 50 version — both customized for the second couple.
Usha dressed in classic Buckeyes colors:
a bright red, mid-length dress
a crisp white blazer with rolled sleeves
The outfit was spirited, personal, and picture-perfect for an Ohio State celebration… until viewers got a closer look at her footwear.
The Shoes Everyone Is Talking About
Instead of heels or dress shoes typically worn for formal White House events, Usha opted for:
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white low-top athletic sneakers with yellow soles.
The shoes weren’t offensive — just unexpected. Many understood the sporty nod to the Buckeyes, but others felt the look clashed with the formality of the setting.
Comments online included suggestions that:
simple white flats
classic pumps
or even sleeker sneakers
would have elevated the outfit while still keeping it comfortable.
Fashion critics didn’t call it a “failure” — but definitely a mismatch for a White House ceremony.
But the Real Mishap? The Trophy That Broke Apart
Even Usha’s footwear wasn’t the day’s biggest surprise.
During the celebration, the CFP National Championship Trophy broke apart as it was being handed to JD Vance. The shiny base slipped, dropped to the floor, and created a split second of chaos that instantly went viral.
To his credit, the Vice President handled it with humor, joking about the incident on X (formerly Twitter) and calming the room with a smile.
A Visit That Fans Won’t Soon Forget
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Between the unexpected sneaker moment, the viral trophy mishap, and the Vances’ clear enthusiasm for JD’s alma mater, the Buckeyes’ White House visit became one of the most memorable championship celebrations in recent years.
Not necessarily for the reasons people expected —
but undeniably unforgettable.
