The White Sneaker Craze

Kate Sibery and Sophie Grand|December 18, 2019

White sneakers have become the fashion essential of the decade–their influence has permeated the high fashion sphere as well as the life of the casual consumer of “on trend” footwear.

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Matthew Hantgan • Dec 19, 2019 at 8:08 AM

I really like white sneakers depending on the style. I also don’t like white sneakers because I don’t like my shoes dirty.


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