Best White Sneakers for Men in 2020

10 White Sneakers You Need in Your Rotation

By Feleg Tesema in Editor's Picks

In a sneaker landscape full of overdesigned sneaker collaborations and garish colorways, it can be easy to get lost in the multicolor and overlook an essential of all rotations – the white shoe. There’s no denying the versatility of clean white sneakers for men, whether it’s to add a smarter touch to your ’fits or add some box-fresh shine to your summer look (for our women readers, you can find your white pair here).

If chosen wisely (and cleaned properly, unless you’re going for that beater vibe), the right pair of all-white shoes will be the star of any sneaker collection. With smart looking options in canvas or leather – all-white kicks come in every shape and size, from the slick and smart to chunkier, retro silhouettes, designed by everyone from

Below, we’ve curated a selection of white sneakers for men worth brightening up your rotation with right now, with price-points ranging between

Read on to view all of our favorite white sneakers for men.

Reebok Zig Kinetica Concept_Type1

ZIG KINETICA CONCEPT_TYPE1 SHOES

$180

Reebok

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After launching its all-new Zig Kinetica silhouette earlier this month with the help of champion UFC fighter Conor McGregor, Reebok’s back with another clean colorway, this time in a “White/Gum” iteration. This version of the Zig Kinetica — dubbed the ‘Concept_Type1’ — blends an array of shapes, lines, and panels together on its upper while an adjustable midfoot strap ties the futuristic kicks together. The silhouette was originally inspired by an early-’00s zig-zag midsole from Reebok’s archives, and the minimalist look of the Zig Kinetica Concept_Type1 makes them a stylish option for casual wear.

Vans Sk8-Hi

SK8-HI

$65

Vans

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Another spring-ready canvas option. These legendary Vans Sk8-His are not just ideal for the warmer months, but they’re the perfect beaters, too, thanks to their sturdy canvas upper and reinforced toe, not forgetting that super affordable price tag.

Heron Preston Protection

Protection Logo Patch Sneakers

$258

Heron Preston

Buy at Farfetch

The Protection sneaker by Heron Preston looks built for exploring lunar surfaces. It also looks built for a white-sneaker-needing wardrobe. For those that don’t want to go all white, this sneaker adds some nice vivid yellow splashes through the toggle-fastening lace system.

HOKA One One x Opening Ceremony Bondi 5

Bondi Running

$233

HOKA One One

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Coming with the signature HOKA cushioning system, a full EVA midsole, and an extra-wide footbed, Opening Ceremony’s spin on the HOKA Bondi is one comfy white sneaker. A chunky clean white sole is offset nicely by the off-white upper.

Puma CELL Viper

CELL Viper

$90

PUMA

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Another one for those that don’t want to go all-white, the CELL Viper brings back some ’90s Puma nostalgia. Green overlays add some color to a piece that is all-out retro.

New Balance CT1500

CT1500

from $119

New Balance

(Available at 3 Merchants)

OK, this isn’t strictly white, but hey, it’s close enough! Going retro again, the New Balance CT1500 is inspired by the original version that launched back in 1988. Coming with a court-inspired upper but with a low-style form, the CT1500 is a New Balance you don’t see much of on the street.

adidas Superstar

Superstar Sneakers

$115

adidas

Buy at Slam Jam

adidas is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Superstar this year, and while we’ve just been treated to the merging of two icons by way of the new Superstan, we’re still all about the classic. This updated Superstar, from the SS20 collection, follows the classic form but adds some nice new detail through the red heel tab.

Salomon XT-Wings 2 ADV

XT-Wings 2 ADV

from $83

Salomon

(Available at 3 Merchants)

We all know Salomon sneakers are technical, but the brand’s Advanced subline takes things even further. This icy white piece from the line packs a bungee-style lace system, rubberized reinforcement at the heel, and a treaded Contragrip® rubber outsole. No slipping in this one.

A.P.C. Jay

Jay Reflective Suede-Trimmed Trainers

$340

A.P.C.

Buy at Matchesfashion

A.P.C. is well known for doing minimal staples, and doing them well. Blending athleisure with hiking footwear, this reflective detail suede piece will go with pretty much everything.

Veja x Rick Owens Venturi

Venturi Faux-Leather Hiking Trainers

$206

Rick Owens x Veja

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Getting a pair of Rick Owens-designed sneakers for $200 is a pretty smart move. And as if the price wasn’t reason enough, this pair, in collaboration with eco-conscious footwear label, Veja, is also made from biodegradable faux leather.

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