The 21 Best Cheap White Shoes for Men in 2023, Tested by Style Editors

Aug 10, 2023

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These kicks are white hot and so are the prices

WHAT’S BETTER than a pair of white shoes that goes with pretty much everything in your closet? A pair of shoes under $100. We’re talking, of course, about the best cheap white shoes on the market today. You can wear them with jeans, chinos, shorts, a swim trunks, or just a suit. Seeing as how white shoes go with just about most casual looks, almost nothing is off limits. Throw them on loud-patterned camp shirts, or play it cool with monotone fits. All that versatility comes at a steal, considering the price-per-wear value, with the cheap white shoes we’ve assembled below.

Maybe you’re of the school of thought where white shoes look better dirtied up, or maybe you prefer to keep them nice and clean. We’re not here to pick sides, and we probably couldn’t if we tried. Honestly, cheap white shoes work their magic either way. At these prices, you could start a collection. However you choose to wear them, these cheap white shoes are year-round wardrobe essentials.

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Call it a dad shoe—which is often a compliment these days—and the New Balance 574 is a perfect combo of comfort and style. Originally released in 1988 as a cutting-edge running shoe, the design has gone pretty much unchanged for decades. Newer versions exist, but the Core is built to the original specs, with a wider base and the proprietary ENCAP heel and arch support. Whether you're mowing the lawn or at a swanky rooftop bar, these are the sneakers for the job.

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Finding a good pair of loafers under $100 is a challenge. Finding a pair in a silky smooth off-white suede loafer under $100 is nearly impossible. Fortunately, ASOS came to the rescue by building the perfect cheap white dress shoes just in time for all those summer events. No matter what level of formality the dress code calls for, these loafers fit the bill. When you don't have any specific occasion, they also look sweet with jeans and a plain white t-shirt. These loafers are ready to carry a fit.

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Cariuma got into the business to prove that stylish and comfortable sneakers could also be environmentally friendly. Aesthetically, minor tweaks were made on a solidly classic low-top design. What really sets these canvas sneakers apart are the hidden details. It has a memory foam and cork insole that is supremely comfortable, and the rest of the shoe is made of natural rubber, organic cotton, and recycled plastic with a little metal for the eyelets. Best of all, Cariuma offers the OCA in more htan two dozen color and fabric combinations including white canvas, white leather, and a white leather-suede combo.

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Asics is one of the most trusted names in running shoes. As such, you would expect all their top tier models to be priced well over $100, but the GT-1000 falls just under that mark. Ample running specs are packed into a smooth and affordable package. This is a running shoe with a lot of correction to counter pronation and keep your heels in line. It is built for moderate running and everyday walking.

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While the Baja from SeaVees looks like a pretty standard slip-on sneaker, it actually feels like wearing a pair of ultra lush house slippers. The linen upper is much more light and breathable than standard canvas. While a cushy memory foam footbed with airflow channels feels like walking on pillows all day. Specifically, those hotel pillows that always hit just right. With an appearance that is so sleek it could almost pass for a dress shoe, there really is no occasion where you can't wear this cheap sneaker.

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The definition of "Business Casual" has evolved greatly over the past few years. Much more consideration has been given to comfort in an age where the line between office and home office is blurring. Which means that an all white leather sneaker, meeting somewhere between an oxford and a tennis shoe, is usually office appropriate. Take Cole Haan's Grand Crosscourt II. All the comfort of a premium sneaker in an elegant all-white package. It's the perfect complement to slacks and a button down shirt, or dark jeans and a blazer.

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Nike has a glorious history of tennis sneakers, highlighted by the legendary Killshot II. For a more affordable alternative, we like the Court Legacy. Not only does this sneaker incorporate sustainable materials, including post-consumer plastics and textiles, but it showcases the classic Nike tennis look. Subtle features, like the tag wrapped around the tongue and the canvas strip around the welt, make all the difference. You can rock all that history for a very friendly price.

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Pro skateboarder Nora Vasconcellos designed her signature line of gender neutral sneakers for Adidas. The influence of the vaunted Stan Smith is clear, but a reinforced toe box references Nora's skateboarding chops. The suede patch on the back is another enhanced detail. These are a welcome change-up to the Stan Smiths that still offer the same infinite styling possibilities. Not to mention, they're also $20 cheaper. You really won't find a better deal on an every-day, with every fit shoe.

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As polarizing as they may be, we can't argue with the comfort and ease of the Crocs Classic Clogs. One wear and you can tell how they were designed for professionals in the food and medical fields. These cheap shoes are comfortable enough to wear for very long stretches, wont hold in moisture, provide a non-slip sole, and easily slips on and off. Regardless of what you do for a living, those are handy features. As far as cheap casual shoes go, you can't do much better.

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Nike built the Juniper 2 as a trail running shoe, but it looks real nice as an everyday sneaker, even if you don't get anywhere near a nature trail.

"Chucks" have a timeless style that is impossible to duplicate, so you might as go with the original high tops.

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Boat shoes are dangerously easy to spend your entire summer in. If you're hooked on brown leather, try these white Stacy Adams for a change of pace.

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Toms threw a light splash of color on the brand's original loafers by adding rainbow stitching, adding a little flavor to one of the most affordable shoes out there.

Before Jordans, Walt "Clyde" Frazier had thee signature basketball shoe in the 1970s. Puma recently reissued them, and they look as good as ever.

Fun Fact: The founder of Vans was inspired to make the check board slip ons when he saw teens drawing their own designs on plain white Vans. Whether you keep them crisp white or doodle away is up to you.

With the meteoric rise of pickleball, it was only a matter of time before sport specific shoes came out. Asics makes a beautiful pair that works just as well off the court.

Palladium took the original high top basketball shoe design and threw some off-roading tires on it. This mostly-white sneaker is loaded with cool little details.

Golf has a long tradition of great white shoes. FootJoy holds that tradition up as well as any brand.

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Clarks added their signature crepe sole to a white leather sneaker and made it extra thick. That much crepe beneath your feet is like walking on couch cushions.

Brad is a contributing style commerce editor. After a decade working for menswear brands including J.Crew and Ralph Lauren, Brad switched from selling fashion to writing about it. His words have appeared in Huckberry, Heddels, and The Manual.

As Men's Health's Deputy Editor, Commerce, Christian Gollayan oversees all shopping content on menshealth.com. He relocated back to New York by way of Portland, where he was the Associate Managing Editor at TheManual.com. Christian's work has also been featured in InStyle, Food & Wine, the New York Post, and Tatler Asia.

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