There are few shoes as universally loved as a pair of white trainers. Much of the credit goes to Phoebe Philo, who, in March 2011, famously took her bow after her fourth Céline runway show in a cashmere roll-neck (hair artfully tucked), slim-cut black jeans and a pair of well-worn white Stan Smiths. The look cemented the white trainer as a fashion staple.

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In her recent story for , declaring that the white trainer is back, Victoria Moss noted that the style is enjoying something of a renaissance. “The white trainer is in a period of rehabilitation, it’s the personality of the style that’s pulling it in myriad directions, allowing you to make a statement with that clean outfit punctuation it offers. Arguably, the mix-and-match attitude of the incoming fashion season – full of colour, texture and whimsy – calls for a low-key footwear mood.”

Michael Rider’s Celine menswear collection featuring a new collaboration with Reebok, June 2026.

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There are signs of that revival everywhere, not least in Michael Rider’s Celine collaboration with Reebok – a particularly fitting partnership given Rider’s tenure under Philo. According to global shopping platform Lyst, demand for white Reebok trainers rose by 172 per cent year-on-year in September 2026, ahead of Celine’s June menswear show reveal.

A far cry from the orthopaedic, commute-safe shoe you’d discreetly step out of upon arriving at the office, today’s styles aren’t just worn by Philophiles. Whether slim and retro, chunky and sporty, or even the elusive sneakerina, It-girls far and wide are known for favouring the staple. Kendall Jenner and Hailey Bieber have long championed the white “dad” sneaker for their off-duty outfits, while the recent ’90s-inspired flirtation with the white tennis shoe offers a more pared-back alternative.

In our eyes, the best white trainers are those that don’t look too overtly new; worn-in pairs with patina boast charm, like any good accessory, so don’t hesitate to look in vintage shops or on resale sites for second-hand styles. But it’s also worth noting how to care for them properly with ’s definitive guide so they survive the winter.

Whether you opt for something technical that can tackle any number of long hikes, like Salomon’s XT-6, something with It-girl appeal, like Dries Van Noten’s streamlined leather trainers, or you’re looking for something suitable for your long runs, like On’s Cloud Runner – which is a current favourite amongst avid runners – there’s a white trainer for every occasion in our carefully curated edit. Scroll on for ’s top picks.

White slimline trainers

Sunny F White and Gum Leather Mix Low Top Trainers

White sneakerinas

Bridge Bow Vichy Off White

White running trainers

X On Cloudtilt Premium Embroidered Mesh Trainers

204L Trainers

White leather trainers

X Puma Speedcat Leather Sneakers

White technical trainers

White tennis shoes