From skirts to stylish handbags, white is, well, white-hot. While wearing a white shoe used to feel incredibly indulgent—after all, they won’t mask a scuff or scratch as easily as a black shoe—this season, style codes are shifting. You don’t have to reserve them for Sunday best, nor do you need to be concerned about a little scuff or a crease; if anything, that lends the shoe some well-earned character. But if you do favor a pristine pair, that works too.
Naturally, there are several white shoe styles on the market to brighten up your wardrobe. Whether you’re looking for a sleek fisherman sandal to wear upstate or a polished loafer for downtown, brands including Tory Burch, Khaite, and Reformation have rolled out several must-have styles.
For spring/summer 2025, we got a glimpse at how different designers would be interpreting the rising trend: Khaite presented a selection of white peep-toe heels and loafers, while Prada sent a pair of worn-in, scuffed-up cowboy boots tucked over loose trousers down the runway. Niccolò Pasqualetti paired white derby shoes and high-vamp, ankle-strap heels with a rotation of cropped trousers, crisp poplin dresses, and sequined gowns adorned with ruffles crafted out of tulle.
It’s hard to deny the vintage look of a white shoe, and Alaïa indeed reminded us that what’s old is new again in the world of fashion by pairing thong sandals and structured mules with elevated sporty looks. Celebrities like Georgia May Jagger and Katie Holmes have also gotten in on the fun, the latter spotted wearing A.P.C.’s aptly named Katie shoes, a retro pointed-toe flat, for a day running around New York City.
The key to making this trend work is to view it like a blank slate. White shoes can serve as the foundation of a monochromatic look or as the anchor to a more colorful outfit. If your style is more laid-back, why don’t you pair a woven leather sandal with a pastel button-down tucked into a tapered blue jean? For a more elevated look, slip on a white stiletto to add a nice visual contrast with a strapless black gown or a sequined slip. And why not try pairing a colorful printed sock with your shoes as a quick and easy way to make it pop even more?
Below, we’ve shopped out a selection of the best white shoes for women to shop this spring, from contemporary mesh ballet pumps and sleek jelly slides to throwbacks like thong sandals and patent wedges. These styles will level up your outfits this season and beyond.
Mango Mesh Shoes With Buckle Strap
Repetto Zizi Flats
Nomasei Before Sunrise Sandals
Vince Barcelona Jelly Slides
Reformation Pam Pump
Emme Parsons Ernest Sandal
Gucci Horsebit 1953 Leather Loafers
Khaite Elio 65 Loafer Pumps
Tory Burch Violet T-Strap
Everlane Ballet Slingback Heel
Miista Rilla Boots
G.H. Bass Mary Jane Weejun Loafer
Magda Butrym Pointed Pearl Ballet Flats
