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 yours truly to Dior.
Below, we've curated a selection of white sneakers for men worth brightening up your rotation with right now, with price points ranging from affordable to pricey.
Read on to view all of our favorite white sneakers for men.
Salomon XT-6 ADV Sneakers
XT-6 ADV Sneakers
Salomon
Although Salomon is known for its incredible colorways and gradient color schemes, the French brand makes solid, all-white sneakers too. This XT-6 ADV is no exception, as it combines outdoor design elements with a solid base.
DRKSHDW x Converse TURBODRK Chuck 70
TURBODRK Chuck 70
DRKSHDW x Converse
Rick Owens makes no secret about how inspiring he's found the Converse Chuck Taylor, using the silhouette as a base for some of his own designs. Of course, though, when the Dark Lord got his hands on the real thing, he made it something completely new.
Maison Margiela Replica Sneakers
Replica Sneakers
Maison Margiela
If you're on the hunt for a pair of all-white sneakers, you're likely looking for something versatile and timeless. Maison Margiela's Replica can trace its roots back to the mid-20th century as the German army's standard-issue exercise sneaker. This silhouette is unchanged and going nowhere fast.
Axel Arigato Ace Lo Sneakers
Ace Lo Sneakers
Axel Arigato
When it comes to luxury white sneakers, the tennis shoe has been an overwhelming winner in terms of silhouettes. Axel Arigato's Ace Lo Sneakers feature suede panels to the toe box and heel to bring texture and structure to the classic upper.
Nike x CdGH Air Carnivore Sneakers
CdGH Air Carnivore Sneakers
Nike
Nike is the undisputed king of collaborations and its partnership with COMME des GARÇONS always delivers the goods. The most recent product of the duet is the Air Carnivore, a retro-heavy basketball silhouette that looks wildly clean in its all-white outfit.
Golden Goose Pure Start Sneakers
Pure Start Sneakers
Golden Goose
Golden Goose usually distinguishes its sneakers with a beaten finish but the Pure Start Sneakers take an unusually immaculate tack. An enlarged sole unit couples with a pop of blue to the heel tab to give this classic white tennis sneaker unique personality.
New Balance Tokyo Design Studio 574 Sneakers
574 Sneakers
New Balance Tokyo Design Studio
Well, it's a New Balance 574 like you've never seen it before. With the help of the New Balance Tokyo Design Studio, the 574 gets a very mature update, making it something like a dress shoe with a stitched sole unit. Then again, the jagged outsole feels more akin to a hiking design. We're not sure what's going on but we're into it.
Highsnobiety x adidas Originals ZX 8000 “Qualität”
ZX 8000 “Qualität”
Highsnobiety x adidas
We still have a few sizes of our limited-edition collaboration with adidas from earlier in the year. Using “Quality” as inspiration, we gave the ZX 8000 a premium leather makeover with minimal branding and a Boost midsole.
On The Roger Centre Court
Roger Centre Court Trainers
On
On’s partnership with Roger Federer goes beyond the traditional athlete x sportswear company relationship, as the Swiss tennis legend is an investor in the company. His first sneaker, the lifestyle-oriented The Roger Centre Court, is a clean take on the classic ’70s tennis shoe with modern-day performance tech.
Parley for the Oceans x adidas Ultraboost 21
Ultraboost 21
Parley x adidas
The adidas Ultraboost 21 is one of the most comfortable sneakers around thanks to its huge Boost midsole. Thanks to adidas’ long-standing partnership with Parley for the Oceans, the shoe is also available in an environmentally conscious, predominantly white colorway.
Dior B23 Oblique High
B23 High-Top Sneakers
Dior
If you’re looking for a white sneaker and have money burning a hole in your pocket, the Dior B23 is the shoe for you. Modelled after the Converse Chuck Taylor, the B23 is a high-end take on a classic and features some of the best craftsmanship in the industry.
Raf Simons Cylon 21
Cylon
Raf Simons
Raf Simons’ Cylon 21 is part of the designer’s (Runner) collection and represents a pivot towards a new aesthetic, one we might not even be ready for yet. But considering Simons is always at the forefront of trends, and sometimes even too early for his own good (look at the adidas Ozweego), you’d be well off getting a pair of the Cylons now before they are sold out everywhere.
New Balance 2002R
ML2002RI
New Balance
The New Balance 2002R used to be a luxury running shoe, priced at $250 and aimed at CEO-level runners. Now, it’s undergone a sole swap and has a much more modest price tag. It’s also one of the cleanest sneakers on the market, so you’re crazy if you think we’d leave it off this list.
Acne Studios Prey Leather Trainers
Perey Leather Trainers
Acne Studios
Acne Studios mixes various influences on this sneaker, most notably the lowtop ’80s basketball silhouette. As with all things Acne, this sneaker is very subtle and perfect for combining with different kinds of outfits.
New Balance X-Racer Leather
X-Racer
New Balance
The utilitarian New Balance X-Racer is also available in a predominantly white color scheme. The leather pocket attached to the shoe is left untanned, while the rest of the sneaker is all-white.
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