Best White Sneakers For Women

My clients are always requesting white sneakers. They believe white sneakers go with “everything.” Interestingly enough, they do not, and it is always a struggle to find a good pair. In fact, I have put off this post on the best white sneakers for women because there are never enough excellent pairs of stylish white sneakers to necessitate an entire article on the matter — until now. Darlings, I finally found the BEST white sneaker for women as well as some wonderful honorable mentions to share with you. 

Best White Sneakers For Women

These Joseph Seibel Claire sneakers are the BEST off-white sneakers for women. The weight, silhouette, and shape of the toe box are perfection. No clunky duck feet shape. No overzealous sole. These stylish white sneakers are perfectly slim, deeply comfortable, and the perfect combination of an off-white upper leather with a true white sole. This color combo enables the sneaker to pair with all the shades of white in your closet. For all of these reasons, this is the BEST white sneaker for women I have come across in 15 years of shopping. Get them now. Seriously. You know they’re going to sell out and disappear like all my all-time favorite pieces. These sneakers are available at Nordstrom and Zappos.

How To Wear White Sneakers

First of all, a white sneaker can act as a pop of color at the bottom of a monochromatic look for just about any color. Other than that, here’s how to wear white sneakers…

1. There must be a smiler shade of white somewhere else in your outfit.
2. Optic white sneakers pair with bright colors, super-saturated shades, and crisp pastels.
3. Off-white sneakers pair with most other colors, but especially more muted tones.
4. White sneakers go best with shorts, athletic leggings, joggers, short casual dresses (like t-shirt dresses), and cropped straight-leg pants/jeans

I generally skip white sneakers with maxi and midi dresses. There are exceptions, of course. Check out Shelbi from Bucket List Bums rocking white sneakers with lots of longer dresses, but I would describe most of these looks as “making it work” versus thriving flattering outfits. It is more flattering to show more leg when wearing white sneakers.

More Stylish White Sneakers

I’ll continue to add stylish white sneakers as I come across pairs I love. All new additions will be dropped below for your browsing pleasure. Feel free to mention in the comments if you have tried any of my recommendations and how they worked for you.

Frye Ivy Low Lace

Available at Zappos, Macy’s, Belk, and Frye.

Sizing: 5.5-11M

Material: leather upper, rubber outsole

Cole Haan Grand Crosscourt II

Available at DSW.

Sizing: 6-11M

Material: leather upper, rubber sole

Available at Nordstrom, Zappos, DSW, Macy’s, Belk, Dillard’s, and Vionic.

Sizing: 5-13, available in medium and wide widths

Material: leather upper, textile and synthetic lining, rubber sole

Cole Haan GrandPro Tennis Shoe

Available at Nordstrom, Zappos, Macy’s, Cole Haan, and Amazon.

Sizing: 5-11M

Material: leather or textile upper, leather and synthetic lining, rubber sole

Cole Haan GrandPro Topspin Sneaker

Available at Nordstrom, Amazon, Zappos, and Cole Haan.

Sizing: 5.5-11M

Material: leather upper, synthetic lining, rubber sole

Rothy’s The RS02 Sneaker

Sizing: US 5-17.5M, runs large; order half size down.

Made of: 100% recycled plastic bottles.

Chloe Lauren Low-Top Leather Sneakers

These stylish white sneakers are available at Bloomingdale’s, Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom.

Sizing: US 4-12M, whole sizes only; for 1/2 sizes, order next size up.

Made of: Leather upper and lining, rubber sole

Saint Laurent Andy Log Low-Top Sneakers

This stylish white sneaker is available at Saks Fifth Avenue.

Sizing: US 4-12M

Made of: Leather upper, lace-up vamp, lining: Leather, synthetic sole

Golden Goose Ballstar Leather Low-Top Sneakers

This stylish white sneaker is available at Bergdorf Goodman.

Sizing: US 5-12M, whole sizes only; for 1/2 sizes, order next size up

Made of: Leather and nylon upper, leather and cotton lining, rubber sole

Sam Edelman Women’s Ethyl Low-Top Sneakers

This stylish white sneaker is available at Bloomingdale’s, Nordstrom, Macy’s, and Zappos.

Sizing: US 5-11M, true to size

Made of: Leather or synthetic upper/synthetic lining and sole

Vionic Winny Sneaker

These sneakers are available at DSW, Vionic, and Amazon.

Sizing: US 5-11, available in medium and wide widths

Made of: Leather upper and rubber sole

Axel Arigato Clean 90 Lace-Up Sneaker

These sneakers are available at Nordstrom and Shopbop.

Sizing: US 5-10M; If between sizes, order 1/2 size up.

Made of: Leather upper and lining/rubber sole

Josef Seibel Claire Sneaker

Sizing: US 5-11.5M; True to size.

Made of: Leather upper, textile lining, synthetic sole

Taos Footwear Star

These sneakers are available at Zappos, Taos Footwear, and Amazon.

Sizing: US 5-11, available in medium and wide widths; Order 1/2 size up.

Made of: Canvas, rubber