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The 20 Best White Trainers To See You Through All Of Summer
The white trainers you need in your life now.
Something of a wardrobe stalwart, the classic white trainer is arguably the easiest item to style. Once deemed too casual for workplace pursuits (and reserved strictly for sports or loungewear), the white trainer has evolved into a universally beloved wardrobe essential.
Since the mid-2010s, when Normcore was king, fashion’s infatuation with white trainers has only intensified. It all truly began in 2011, when the original queen of quiet luxury, Phoebe Philo, stepped out in a pair of classic white Stan Smiths to take her bow after her fourth Céline show. From that moment onwards, interest in white trainers surged. The practical shoe was no longer just for your commute or something you discreetly swapped out upon arriving at the office — it became a discreet proclamation of the understated cool and easy elegance championed by Philo and the women who diligently followed her.
Other prominent fans including the Princess of Wales and the Duchess of Sussex, both love a carefully placed white trainer for off-duty outings, regularly stepping out in eco-conscious Vejas, a classic Superga plimsol or Stella McCartney for Adidas Stan Smiths.
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It wasn’t until last summer, however, that we truly reached peak white sneaker. Zendaya’s Challengers press tour propelled tennis-style trainers into the sartorial spotlight. Along with sporty headbands, knitted vests, and tennis skirts, court-ready kicks became a summertime essential.
Our obsession with the style shows no sign of slowing down. All of our favourite It-girls are in on it: Kendall Jenner favours chunky, dad-style pairs; Hailey Bieber leans into sleek, flat-soled Sambas; and Dua Lipa fully embraces the sneakerina trend with all-white Puma Speedcats.
Whether you're an easy-breezy summer dress devotee or looking to rack up some extra cool points in your wedding suit, white trainers — be it ‘dad-style’ or super-slim silhouettes like those we've been seeing everywhere — can complete your look. With brands high and low, from Adidas and New Balance to Prada and Loewe, offering their own takes on the classic white sneaker, there’s no excuse not to have a fresh pair of dazzling creps at the ready.
Here are 19 of the best white trainers you need in your life now.
When Zendaya speaks, we listen. If the actor's Challengers' press tour wardrobe wasn't enough to convince you, we can confirm these are as cloud-like as their name suggests. This is how to style them when not out on a run.
Yes, the classic white trainer also comes with Mrs Prada's seal of approval.
The Puma Speedcat dethroned the Adidas Samba as the favourite streamlined shoe, with the latest Lyst Index identifying them as one of the world’s hottest products for the season ahead. This white and silver just jumped to the top of our wishlist.
Instantly comfy, ultra-flattering and the kind of trend-proof workhorses that will earn a spot in your steady rotation for years to come. If you don’t already own a colourful pair of Mexico 66's, it's time to invest in the classic all-white version.
Nike has been the go-to for sneakers for the past 60 years. This chunkier pair will nail that It-girl approved 'dad-style' we're all striving for.
If there’s one sneaker that has taken over the fashion world by storm over the past few seasons, it’s got to be the Adidas Samba. The slim shoe's unmatched comfort and easy-wearing abilities make it a true wardrobe hero. This is how all our favourite celebrities are styling them.
Sometimes a box-fresh pair of white trainers can feel a little too flash. Golden Goose has done the hard wearing in work for you with its True-Star Trainers, which are aged in all the right places and exude that lived-in feel.
A timeless classic since 1982, the Nike Air Force 1 has earned its stripes as a fan favourite. The former basketball shoe goes with everything from summer dresses to suiting.
The ultimate fashion-meets-function trainer, the Salomon XT-6 is worth the hype. Uber-comfortable, sleek in design (we love a quick lace) and available in a myriad of playful colourways, start by investing in a classic white pair, then watch your collection grow.
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The classic Converse, but not as you know it. The sportier older sister of the iconic Chuck Taylor, the Run Star has a slim design and grippy gum-sole, making it great for any outdoor pursuit.
The celebrity-loved, LA-based brand Alo has found its place in the off-duty wardrobes of many. But the brand's footwear collection also employs the same quest for comfort as the yoga leggings and sports bras of its beloved mainline offering. These white leather gum-sole trainers look as great on the way to a pilates class as they do in the workplace.
The one trainer that unites both Forrest Gump and Whitney Houston, the Nike Cortez is a failsafe white trainer to invest in for summer.
Worn recently by Sofia Richie Grainge with an all white outfit and raffia handbag, the Reebok Club C 85 are comfortable, functional and classic.
Sleek white trainers from The Row – need I say more?
One of Kendall Jenner's favourites, these New Balances have just the right amount of chunk and techy flourishes to look cool on and off the court.
The royal-approved sneaker from the French eco-conscious brand Veja. Take cues from Megan and style yours with straight-leg jeans and a crisp white cotton shirt.
These Jonathan Anderson-designed Loewe trainers will bring Challengers chic to your everyday.
A high-fashion collab from one of our favourite trainer makers, these New Balance x Junya Watanabe are the white trainers to add to your arsenal now.
Sure to be a style of the summer – as long as it's not one filled with rain with these suede trims.
To celebrate the brand's 100th year, Onitsuka Tiger has launched a new high-performance trainer, which borrows from the beloved sleek design of the Mexico 66 with added grip.
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