The white sneaker, much like the white t-shirt, is an essential building block to a wardrobe. You never need to anxiously fret about how to style the shoe—it looks great peeking out from underneath a floral vacation dress and it looks great when worn with cuffed jeans and a band t-shirt.
The white sneaker doesn’t command a lot of fuss and whether you prefer them crisp and clean (a tried-and-true tip: use Mr. Clean magic erasers to gently erase stains and dirt build-up), or more distressed, this street-style shoe never looks stale.
Especially since this season’s newest selections come with cool designs like quilting, logos, elevated platforms, eco-friendly touches, and more. Plus, there’s a pair of white kicks for every budget as far as we’ve found. Ahead, 28 of the best white sneakers for 2021 that are worth the perpetual cleaning cycle.