Sartorially speaking, 2026 is about keeping a low profile. At least, when it comes to your sneakers. Sleek white sneakers anchored several of Celine and Polo Ralph Lauren’s S/S 26 runway looks, a far cry from the chunky Y2K styles we’ve seen the last few seasons. Celine’s version, in particular, is sure to become a cult classic. Crafted of smooth white leather with a long toe and limited space for laces, it's a cross between flats, lace-up jazz shoes, and Oxfords. While still low profile, Polo Ralph Lauren’s white canvas sneakers have more sport and heft to them. They’re heavily reminiscent of a certain laid-back Southern California skateboarding brand. Venice Beach meets Upper East Side summer.
The slim sneakers seen in Dries Van Noten’s S/S 26 collection have an almost fitted appearance. They outfitted nearly every look that came down the runway. While they were done almost exclusively in bright colors and patterns, I couldn’t help but home in on their sleek white sneaker take. In typical Dries fashion, they were adorned with colorful charms.
So, kiss your Asics Gels goodbye—24 of our favorite sleek white sneaker picks are moments away.
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The Ralph Lauren sneakers have entered the chat.
Are they Oxfords? Sneakers? Flats? I don't know and I don't care.
The OG low-profile sneaker.
I gasped when I found these Celine dupes.
As a born-and-bred L.A. girl, I'll always have a soft spot for Vans.
The Dries sneakers aren't out yet. In the meantime, these will do.
Sleek and chic.
The nostalgia I have for white Supergas!
Classic is as classic does.
The leather cousin to the canvas Keds champion.
The stock in these is very limited!
Toteme, I love you.
A very good white sneaker.
I love the blue accent here.
Speedcats are where it's at.
These may be ultra lo, but they're still mighty.
I never knew I needed Oxfords so much until now.
Sale alert.
There was a time when I lived in Veja sneakers.
Cute!
Okay, Reformation!
I love me some Converse low-tops.
These are almost sold out.
Retro in the best way.