Form, function, and everything in between
Photo: Courtesy of the vendors The past few years have taken us on something of a white-sneaker odyssey, with the boom of Stan Smiths around 2017, the rise of the ugly dad sneaker in 2018, and Common Projects becoming the ubiquitous shoe of “creatives” somewhere along the way. In 2020, the dust of the white sneaker craze seems to have settled somewhat, but they’re still our go-to for work, errands, going out, and just about any other time we leave the house.
From $34 at Amazon Buy From $34 at Amazon Buy Asics Gel-Kinsei OG $180 Another running-sneaker pick comes from Rilka Noel, e-commerce planner at Kith, who says that the Asics Gel-Kinsei OGs are her “current and probably forever” favorites. “I love how comfortable these are, and the classic Asics formstripe gives a nod to the original 2000s silhouette,” Noel says. “They’re designed for running, but I’ve been wearing them every day for all occasions.
$140 at Net-a-Porter Buy Best high-top white sneakers Converse Chuck Taylor Monochrome High-Top $55 Artist Shantell Martin told us that while she’s a bit biased after designing her own line of sneakers for Puma, she still turns to Converse for her “staple go-to sneaker”: A pair of canvas monochrome Chuck Taylor high-tops. “They’re easy to travel with, super comfy, and the perfect work sneakers for when I’m doing big jobs outside.
$70 at SSENSE Buy Nike Blazer Mid by Yoyo $120 Digital media strategist and sneaker enthusiast Evelynn Escobar-Thomas loves these “timeless and chic” Nike high tops, which she wears everywhere — including her own wedding reception. “I wore wore my Blazers to my wedding reception, because they sparked our first conversation ever,” she says. “He complimented my shoes, and the rest was history.
$80 at Adidas Buy Veja V-10 Low-Top Sneakers $150 Michelle Li, fashion and beauty editor at Teen Vogue, chose Veja Low-Tops as her favorite . “I really love the Veja brand, for one — they’re transparent and ethical with their sourcing, and their shoes are affordable,” says Li. “But I love the design too — it’s streamlined but still classic, and hits the perfect balance between chunky and modern. They’re my supernova white shoes.
$65 at Madewell Buy $70 at Feiyu Buy Best platform white sneakers Converse Run Star Hike Sneaker From $130 If you prefer a pair of sneakers with some lift, stylist Julia Carrizosa names this pair of Converse as a go-to. She calls them “playful” and “unique” and appreciates that they add a couple of inches to her stature. “Since I’m petite, I like that they give me a bit of height,” she says.
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