The Best White Sneakers for Women: Three Pairs With Deep Rating Bases
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Our picks at a glance
- Best OverallSkechers Women's D'Lites Fresh Start SneakerCheck price on Amazon
- Most Rated ClassicReebok Women's Princess SneakerCheck price on Amazon
- Best Platform PickPUMA Women's Carina Leather SneakerCheck price on Amazon
A white sneaker goes with almost anything, so the choice comes down to cushioning, shape and what the upper is made of. These three women's sneakers each rest on thousands of ratings on Amazon, and all three are sold by Amazon.com.
How we picked
We searched Amazon for white sneakers for women, set aside sponsored results and unbranded listings, and kept listings rated 4.3 or higher across at least 200 ratings. Then we saved each finalist's bullets, specification fields, seller and return terms. Some of these listings make health claims we leave out; comfort claims we mention are credited to the brand.
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Best Overall: Skechers Women's D'Lites Fresh Start Sneaker
The highest rated of the three, on more than 41,000 ratings. Skechers builds it around an Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole, which it says molds to your foot, plus a lightweight midsole it describes as shock absorbing and a flexible rubber traction outsole. It is a lace-up in a White/Silver colorway. The listing disagrees with itself on material: a bullet describes a smooth leather and synthetic upper, while the fabric type field says 100% synthetic.
What the listing says
- Air-Cooled Memory Foam insole (per Skechers)
- Midsole Skechers calls lightweight and shock absorbing; flexible rubber traction outsole
- Bullet: smooth leather and synthetic upper
- Fabric type field: 100% Synthetic
- Lace-up; White/Silver colorway
Most Rated Classic: Reebok Women's Princess Sneaker
The most rated of the three, at 42,800, and Amazon ranked it #1 in Women's Tennis Shoes when we checked. Reebok calls the Princess an iconic heritage shoe. The listing describes a synthetic leather upper that Reebok says is easy to wipe clean, a low-cut lace-up shape, a removable foam sock liner, a terry lining and a rubber outsole.
What the listing says
- Synthetic leather upper; fabric type 100% Synthetic
- Low cut, lace-up
- Removable foam sock liner and terry lining
- Sole material: Rubber
Best Platform Pick: PUMA Women's Carina Leather Sneaker
For a little extra height, PUMA describes an elevated platform cupsole on an 80s-inspired low top, with a leather upper, a perforated vamp and the PUMA formstripe. The fabric type field lists leather and synthetic. One practical note from the listing itself: it calls the fit tight and recommends one size up.
What the listing says
- Leather upper; fabric type 100% Leather and Synthetic
- Elevated platform cupsole
- Perforated vamp and PUMA formstripe
- Sizing note: tight fit, one size up recommended
Side by side
| Sneaker | Upper (as listed) | Style | Ratings |
|---|---|---|---|
| Skechers Women's D'Lites Fresh Start Sneaker | Leather and synthetic (bullet) / 100% synthetic (field) | Lace-up, memory foam insole | 41,181 |
| Reebok Women's Princess Sneaker | Synthetic leather | Low-cut tennis style | 42,800 |
| PUMA Women's Carina Leather Sneaker | Leather and synthetic | Platform low top | 16,156 |
What to look for
Upper material
Leather, synthetic leather and mixed uppers look similar in white. Read the fabric type field as well as the bullets.
Shape and sole
A raised platform cupsole like the PUMA's changes the look. Check the side profile in the listing photos.
Sizing notes
One of these listings recommends sizing up. Read the sizing note before you order.
Exact colorway
Two of these three come in white with silver in the colorway we checked. Confirm the colorway selected on the listing.
The bottom line
- Best Overall: the Skechers D'Lites Fresh Start, the highest rated, with a memory foam insole.
- Most Rated Classic: the Reebok Princess, with the most ratings and a synthetic leather upper.
- Best Platform Pick: the PUMA Carina, on a raised cupsole; size up per the listing.
Frequently asked questions
Are all three sold by Amazon?
Yes. Each listing showed Amazon.com as the shipper and seller when we checked, with free 30-day returns.
Which of these is leather?
The PUMA Carina lists leather and synthetic. The Reebok Princess has a synthetic leather upper. The Skechers bullet says leather and synthetic, but its fabric field says 100% synthetic.
Should I size up?
The PUMA Carina listing recommends one size up for its tight fit. The other two listings we captured do not give that advice.
How do I keep white sneakers clean?
See our how to clean white sneakers explainer, which collects Nike's care advice by material.
Why are the ratings different from what I see on Amazon?
Ratings change over time. The figures here are what each listing showed on the date at the top of this page.
Ratings and listing details were checked on Amazon on the date shown at the top of this page. We have not worn these; everything above is from their Amazon listings.
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