White sneakers have become a staple in my daily wear and for all the clean simplicity that they offer, are actually quite varied. That being said, You will never be in short supply of white sneakers, so finding the best ones that work into your wardrobe is as essential as finding the right fit of sneaker. Whether you are more street style minded or city sharp, white sneakers will give you the polish on the ground level to really let your style shine.
Budget can really come into play here because there are sneakers that run the gamut of pricing, but the best thing I suggest is to find where your style is and work backwards from there. Check out my picks of the best white sneakers that you can buy right now as a guide to updating your footwear.
The Forever Classic
This shoe has been (or SHOULD be) in your closet for years, and for a good reason. This classic white sneaker is iconic because it can go with just about any look — and it still looks fresh.
The Minimal Update
A clean update to the minimal sneaker looks, these from Good Man Brand have rose-gold tone eyelets that give an elegance to a clean-cut sneaker crafted from fine and flexible Italian leather.
The Vintage Vibe
The vintage tone automatically set these classic Reebok style apart. This classic tennis style has a padded terry-lined tongue, cushy insole and perforated toe box.
The Luxe Standard
The ‘Original Achilles’ sneakers have gained cult status thanks to their minimalist design and superior construction. In fact Common Projects has been the prototype for this style of sneaker and a key in pulling off crisp city-smart looks.
The Street Styled
While available in a continuous growing pool of color ways, there is something so sleek about the all white Air Max 97. The original rippled design was inspired by Japanese bullet trains, and will take your street style full-speed ahead.
The Everyday Essential
These court inspired sneakers feature insets of waterproof mesh made from recycled plastic bottles and the iconic minimal branding make these perfect for every day wear.
The (not quite) White Hi Top
The Chuck Taylor High Tops are an iconic canvas sneaker that is always cool and super versatile. While available in stark white, these in parchment have a modern update to the original and bring this 1970’s style into standard rotation now.