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The Best Cheap White Shoes You Can Buy for $100 or Less

Skip the raffles, swerve past the lines, and stop overpaying for your kicks.
Four pairs of white sneakers on a wavy background

The best cheap white shoes just make sense. When loafers feel too fancy and clogs too crunchy (and a highfalutin designer tennis shoe simply too precious), where else would you turn but the very foundation of all men's sneakers: classic white kicks. Sure, you could go hog-wild and splash out on a pair designed to elicit double-takes from your neighborhood sneakerheads, but there are plenty of dimes that won't break the bank, too.

The Sub-$100 White Kicks Hit List

To help narrow down the field, we sought out the cleanest, crispest low-tops a single Benjamin can buy (for the most part, at least), whether you’re the kind of dude who scrubs down his shoes after every wear, or the type to simply let ‘er rip and beat ‘em into the ground. Also, if you’re the latter, have no fear—cleaning white shoes is a breeze if you know what you're doing.

Below you'll find 15 of the best cheap white shoes to lace up non-stop and buy on repeat. We're not saying you need to wear them with everything you own, but we are saying 9 out of 10 times putting on one of these will be the appropriate move—even with a suit.

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  • 1/15

    Converse

    Chuck 70 Hi Sneakers

    $90

    Nordstrom

    With a thicker, cushion-y sole and throwback good looks, this 1970 archival model is not your average Chuck Taylor.

  • 2/15

    Vans

    UA OG Classic Slip-on LX Sneakers

    $69

    Sneakersnstuff

    A legendary West Coast silhouette ready-made for California living.

  • 3/15

    Nike

    Air Force 1 '07

    $115

    Nike

    No introduction necessary.

  • 4/15

    US Rubber Co.

    Military Low Top

    $103

    US Rubber Company

    The Military Industrial Complex is nefarious and far-reaching, but sometimes it yields a stunner actually worth of your tax dollars. These old-school sneakers were first issued to the US Army in the late 1800s, and in 2023, their tough-as-nails canvas uppers and a slip-resistant rubber soles will still keep you standing upright and in charge on all your strolls.

  • 7/15

    Converse

    Jack Purcell Low Top Leather Sneaker

    $75

    Nordstrom

    Come for the sleek leather uppers, stay for the trademark “smile” on that retro-inspired toe cap.

  • 8/15

    Salomon

    Gender Inclusive RX Moc 3.0 Slip-On Sneaker

    $110

    Nordstrom

    Sure, Salomon's ultra-grippy slip-ons might cost you an extra ten bucks, but they're worth every dollar. The breathable mesh uppers keep your feet from sweating, while the extremely cushy midsole does its darndest to add a little pep to your step. Ultimately, though, the Hailey Bieber cosign is excuse enough to buy 'em.

  • 9/15

    K-Swiss

    Classic 66 Sneaker

    $90

    Nordstrom

    The '60s were a decade of polarity, but these shoes were (and still are) a unanimous win.

  • 10/15

    Nike

    ACG Watercat+ Woven Leather and Rubber-Trimmed Woven Sneakers

    $125

    Mr Porter

    If you dig the comfort and flexibility of a sandal but want to, like, protect your toes from falling off in the dead of winter, Nike's cult-loved Watercat is for you. The huarache-inspired silhouette boasts a tightly-woven knit upper that contours to your foot for a secure fit, keeping comfort in—and icy cold air (largely) out.

  • 11/15

    Superga

    2750 COTU Classic Sneaker

    $70

    Zappos

    So damn Italian we almost coughed up a cup of cappuccino looking at 'em.

  • 12/15

    Nike

    Blazer Mid '77 Vintage Sneakers

    $100

    Nike

    Retro any shoe back to the '70s and they'll be an instant hit today. Not convinced? We present to you exhibit A.

  • 13/15

    Stepney Workers Club

    Dellow Canvas Sneaker

    $95

    End.Clothing

    Whether you're pounding the pavement or looking to eke out a few extra steps before you go into full hibernation mode, Stepney Workers Club's fascist-fighting kicks will keep you sure-footed.

  • 14/15

    New Balance

    530 Sneakers

    $100

    New Balance

    Perhaps the only sneaker Boomers, Millennials, and the angsty teens dancing on TiKTok can agree on.

  • 15/15

    Onitsuka

    Tiger New York Sneakers

    $85 $75

    Zappos

    Slip into these and you're one step closer to launching New York's next alt-rock wave–or, at least, looking like you might.

Michella Oré is GQ's commerce writer covering all things style and grooming. Her writing has been published in Vogue, Allure, i-D, 10 Magazine, Barron's, and WWD. Michella holds a B.A. in political science from Williams College and an M.A. in fashion journalism from Central Saint Martins.
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