When Memorial Day weekend arrives, we immediately begin scouring our closets for a cool crisp and comfy pair of white sneakers. Because we tend to love ours to death, at the beginning of the summer we often come up short when it comes to optic white trainers that are actually . . . well, white. The sign of a good summer is when your white sneakers have gone to grey, right? If you’re similarly situated and in the market for a new pair of white sneakers for the upcoming season, we’ve got you. Here are 10 of the best new luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for women for every possible event this summer 2023, including Prada, Balenciaga and more.
best luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for summer 2023
You’ve been there, right? Getting ready for a fun outdoor adventure now that summer is finally here, and reaching for your favorite pair of white sneakers, only to be reminded that . . . they’re not really white anymore.
Sure, you can get by for a while with at-home cleanings with products like the ones from Jason Markk. But at some point, we all have to give up the fight and get a new pair.
10 best new luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for women for every possible event this summer 2023, including Prada, Balenciaga.
Which – if you ask us – is one of the most enjoyable rituals of the start of summer (sort of like shopping for boots in the fall).
And the good news is that this season, there’s a pair of new luxury designer white sneakers for every person and every occasion. From the beach to the boardroom, here are our top picks for the best white sneakers (aka trainers) of summer 2023.
best luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for summer 2023
1. Balenciaga Speed 2.0 Knit sneakers
These extraordinarily comfy sneakers come in a rainbow of colors, in addition to this optic white pair. They’re made from recycled stretch knit that’s stretchy and feels like your favorite pair of socks. The chunky rubber soles get the credit for making these so comfortable and chic that they’ll be perfect for any destination you choose this summer.
BUY NOW: $1,050.00.
2. Veja V-12 low top leather sneakers
These low tops from fan fave Veja are perfect for breezy summer dresses, maxi skirts and more.
BUY NOW: $130.00.
3. Prada high top sneakers
These are the perfect white high tops, in our humble opinion: lightweight, cushioned, and definitively stylish (’cause they’re Pradas!)
BUY NOW: $1,100.00.
4. Ganni sporty low top sneakers
These optic white Ganni low top sneakers are pure summer fun, straight from Scandinavia. The brand’s logo is on a patch on the tongue, and they’re consciously made, with a carbon neutral footprint.
BUY NOW: $235.00.
5. Balmain Unicorn chunky sneakers
Go big with this pair of platform sneakers from Balmain. It’s meant to look straight out of the metaverse for a huge visual impact.
BUY NOW: $1,195.00.
6. Valentino Rockstud Untitled low-top sneakers
Keep it sassy with these instantly recognizable studded low-tops. 
BUY NOW: $760.00.
7. JW Anderson White Bumper Hike low top sneakers
Sporty yet graceful with a sculptural “bumper” sole, we’re pairing these with our tenniscore outfits.
BUY NOW: $550.00.
8. On Running Cloudswift
The oh-so-trendy on running shoe is great for your run – and equally great for a coffee shop run. This Cloudswift sneaker in glacier white is a perfect one and done shoe to pack for all your summer adventures.
BUY NOW: $149.99.
9. Loewe Flow Runner
These Flow Runner suede sneakers from Loewe are so slim and lightweight that they feel more like ballet flats than sneakers on your feet. Making them perfect for any occasion where you want to be a bit refined and totally comfortable.
BUY NOW: $690.00.
10. Toteme Logo-appliqué leather sneakers
Clean and minimalist, this all-white leather sneaker features the label’s zoomed-in logo for subtle texture and polish.
BUY NOW: $570.00.
luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for summer 2023
There are many fabulous pairs of sneakers in the world. But sometimes only an optic white pristine fresh pair will do. For those times, this is our take on the best new luxury designer white sneakers (aka trainers) for women for every possible event this summer 2023, including Prada, Balenciaga and more. Happy shopping, and have a fantastic summer, dear reader.
