Hypebeast or not, it’s hard to ignore the white-sneaker boom in the latter half of the past decade
Photo-Illustration: The Strategist; Photos: Retailers — think of the Stan Smiths craze that unleashed many a copycat, the ubiquitous ugly trainers trend, and the orthopedic-esque Balenciagas out on the streets as we speak. These latest iterations are just further proof of the kicks’ power. To find the very best of the best, we turned to sneakerheads and shoe obsessives for their favorites.
Design: What counts as a well-designed sneaker will be different for anyone you ask. To judge the pairs recommended to us as fairly as possible, we searched for the standout details that might make you pick one over the other. Is there a large logo on a side that lets everyone know these are Nikes? Is there a chunky, almost-cleat-like sole that makes them look like something you picked up at a sports store? Whatever those special features are, we’ve made sure to note them, below.
Their versatility is what makes them an essential for so many. Michelle Silva, co-founder of content creation agency Con.cept, calls AF1s her go-to. Leigh Plessner, creative director of fine jewelry label Catbird, brought hers when her daughter was born — and loved how cool the kicks looked alongside nightgowns whenever she dropped her off at day care. They’re so good that stylist Christel Langué buys a new pair every year.
$55 at Zappos Buy $60 at Converse Buy Best white high-top sneaker Vans Sk8-Hi Core Classics $70 Canvas | Sizes 5–17.5 with unisex sizing | Triple-collar stitching, reinforced toe caps | $ From $44 at Amazon Buy $65 at Nordstrom Buy Best white platform sneakers Keds Triple Kick Canvas $58 Canvas | Sizes 5–11 with half-sizes | One-inch platform | $
Veja’s sustainable ethos is also a big part of its appeal. Every leather sneaker is ethically sourced, and this pair is lined with organic cotton and recycled plastic bottles. And while former Credo Beauty CEO Dawn Dobras prefers the Velcro version of these, she cites the brand’s sustainability as the reason she’s a fan.
Hokas look like sneakers your dad would wear until they fell apart — and that’s part of the appeal. Cookbook author and recipe developer Molly Baz had her Hokas before the dad-shoe trend even began, on the recommendation of an orthopedist. Meanwhile, Dazed executive editorial director Lynette Nylander reaches for the Bondis because she’s a purist, preferring her sneakers to be all white — unlike some of the others on our list, the logo sort of disappears into the design.
$120 at Nike Buy $120 at Foot Locker Buy Best white trainers Feiyue Fe Lo Classic White Sneakers $25 Canvas | Sizes 4–12 | Gum rubber sole, gripped sole for traction | $
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