The Best White Sneakers for Warmer Weather

No sneaker looks better beat up than the Chuck Taylor All Star. But, to ensure you get more than a year out of 'em, you should upgrade to the Chuck 70, a modern rendition of the iconic sneaker made with sturdier canvas uppers, an enhanced rubber outsole and a cushioned insole. These will wear nicely, even after they've earned their fair share of scuffs. (Note: I've been wearing the same pair for five years...)

ALL-STAR VS CHUCK 70

Salomon is one of the many brands that have benefitted from the "GORP" trend — when outdoors products are prized as high-end fashion. The brand's sneakers are durable, designed for distant hikes and ultra-distance racing. The XT-6 Advanced, for example, comes with a cushioned insole for sticking landings on tough terrain, and abrasion resistant mesh and mud guards.

Vans classic Authentic is ideal for the warmer months: It won’t break the bank, plus it's easy to wash. This version of the Authentic sneaker has a white canvas upper and includes a vulcanized waffle rubber outsole, tonal metal eyelets and a woven logo tab.

The Samba Classic is the iteration with the extended tongue — the pair truly meant for indoor soccer. It has higher arches, a longer tongue and is easier to slip in and out of. The OG, on the other hand, has almost no arch support, much like the Chuck Taylor-All Star, and a much shorter tongue. There are slight differences in the outsoles, too, but not in tread or traction control, just color.

First introduced in 1985 as a tennis shoe, the Club C follows in the steps of Reebok’s highly popular Revenge, but with a toned-down look. The Club C’s have experienced a resurgence in recent years as the popularity of vintage and throwback sneakers have grown (see: Converse Chuck 70, Nike Blazer Mid ’77). It’s taken on an almost IYKYK following and the classic shoe doesn’t pander to the hype machine, making it a verified icon that’s equally deft on the tennis court or the sidewalk.

Like Nike’s Air Force 1, Adidas’ Stan Smith has inspired countless imitators (including a few on this list). The OG tennis shoe features the brand’s signature Three Stripe motif, Ortholite cushioning and a durable rubber cup sole. Plus, this iteration is made from faux leather for even better breathability.

The Air Force 1 is a grandfather to countless basketball shoes after its introduction in 1982. The legendary shoe has inspired knockoff after knockoff, inciting famous cease & desists as well as countless queues for exclusive collabs and limited-edition releases. But you can always count on the total white version to keep your fit fresh. It’ll never get sold out nor go out of style.

Founded in France in 2005, Veja commits itself to producing fair-trade footwear that does not compromise on design. These sneakers, made in Brazil, have a white calfskin upper that’s complimented with an off-white rubber sole and a perforated leather toe-box.

Made with smooth Vitello calf leather, the Capri sneaker features a removable insole, a lightweight Margom outsole and a calf-leather lining. It is made in the Marche region of Italy and is available in sizes 7 to 13. These are the quintessential white sneakers, albeit upgraded quite a bit. The $268 dollar price tag is high, sure, but these will last a lot longer than a pair of Vans, for example.

Thousand Fell's recyclable Classic Lace Up Sneakers look like leather but are actually made from corn waste, coconut husk and recycled bottles. Not only does that make them vegan, but they're completely recyclable. When you buy a pair — in one of over a dozen colors — you pledge to return them at the end of their life cycle (a point which you determine). You'll then get $20 toward your next pair of Thousand Fells.

Another sneaker with sporting roots, the Jack Purcell low is the eponymous signature shoe of badminton legend Jack Purcell. It looks quite a lot like the Chuck Taylor, but it predates the low-top iteration by over two decades. (Yes, the All-Star came out first, but it was only a high-top until 1957.)

The Star Dribble has a silhouette vaguely reminiscent of the regular Chuck Taylor All-Star but it's slightly cheaper — and made by Novesta, not Converse. The Slovakian brand has made this simple sneaker for decades, and it's gone relatively unchanged. If you're looking for something a little more unique yet kind of the same, this is the pick for you.

New Balance has been on a tear — releasing new sneaker after new sneaker to increasingly demanding shoppers. What's that mean? Well, the sneakers are good. And they sell out fast. One newer silhouette that sticks around, though, probably because New Balance has bolstered its inventory of them, is the 5740LT, which is a part of the 57/40 collection. These feature leather and mesh accents, a gum sole and a comfortable plush tongue.