Summer is coming up quick, and I for one cannot wait. It’s time to start thinking about your summer staples – maybe a bucket hat, some crisp tees, and definitely some white sneakers. But you know by now that not all white sneakers are the same – so if you’re looking for the best white sneakers for summer, read on.
New Balance 550 White Grey
We’re kicking this one off with one of the hottest sneakers out right now, the New Balance 550 White Grey. This shoe has been everywhere in 2022, and while team NB have dropped some killer colourways, the White Grey stands out as the cleanest and meanest.
The New Balance 550 White Grey features a white leather upper with monochromatic perforated leather overlays and puffed New Balance logos. From there, a woven New Balance Basketball tongue label and matching sole completes the design.
ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 JJJJound Silver White
Another day, another hyped up JJJJound release. The ASICS Gel-Kayano 14 JJJJound Silver White released in August to much acclaim, selling out with the quickness and ushering in a new era of Kayano wearers.
The shoe features a white mesh base with chrome silver overlays and white accents. GEL cushioning in the midsole keeps your feet sweet on those long days, while the JJJJound logo on the lateral side of the shoe lets people know who you’re rocking with.
Converse Chuck Taylor All-Star 70 Ox Comme des Garcons PLAY White
Converse Chuck Taylor All Star 70s Ox Comme des Garcons PLAY White is an iconic coming together of two powerhouse brands. It blends CDG’s minimalist eye and heart logo on the classic white canvas you know and love from Converse. It’s the shoe you can wear with almost anything – pair them with some shorts for casual days over summer, or throw some jeans on with them when you’re headed out in the evening – either way you’re winning. Plus, Chucks are timeless. Go get ‘em.
Nike LD Waffle sacai White Nylon
These scream summer, right? The Nike LD Waffle sacai took the world by storm when it first dropped at Paris Fashion Week a few years ago, with industry heads and sneaker fans alike fawning over the silhouette. The OG colours were snapped up quick, which led to a later release of this certified summer banger, the Nike LD Waffle sacai White Nylon.
The shoe features a white nylon upper with greay suede overlays. It also has a white doubled sole, tongue, and swoosh.
This is the pair I’m reaching for when I know I’m going to be on my feet for a long time – infinitely comfortable, clean, and credible, the Nike LD Waffle sacai White Nylon is one of the nicest summer sneakers around.
Salomon XT-6 White Lunar Rock
Salomon are having a moment right now, and with silhouettes like the XT-6, it’s easy to see why. The XT-6 first released back in 2013, but has been re-released and is now enjoying huge popularity.
The shoe features a single layer of mesh on the upper for ultimate breathability and flexibility, while a supreme lockdown is achieved thanks to Salomon’s Quicklace system. A lugged outsole pays homage to the trail heritage of the XT-6, while a dash of colour is provided on the tongue. The XT-6 is a great shoe for those with a bit of style who want to have some fun with their fits this summer.
Nike Air Max 1 Patta Waves White
Patta blew things up with their Waves releases over the past year, putting people back into Air Max 1’s for the first time in a while. After the runaway success of the first 4 colourways, a white version first surfaced online back in June, before releasing in August.
Featuring a silver mesh upper with white leather overlays and silver swooshes, the Nike Air Max 1 Patta Waves White is a great summer sneaker for the collectors out there. With no local release, you won’t be seeing a lot of these on foot in Australia – giving you even more reason to cop them.
