14 Best White Platform Sneakers to Shop

Supergas sneakers will forever be a casual classic, only made better with the elevated platform.

With a wear-and-tear canvas material, these lace-up low-tops are best when styled with equally-beloved denim and tees.

Pros:

• Soft material
• Easy go-to style for casual days

Cons:

• Canvas dirties easily

Odds are, when it comes to slip on sneakers, Vans are the first styles to pop into your head.

And, while the skater vibe is still going strong with these, the platform sole makes these kicks decidedly more ready-to-wear than activewear. Style them with casual skirts for a fun and flirty all-day look.

Pros: 

• Easy slip and go style
• Bright cotton canvas has little texture

Cons:

• Platforms can be heavy for looser slip-on fits

Topping the list of classic low-top sneakers is the Adidas Stan Smith. You know and love that bright white color with a Kelly-green heel detail and perforated stripes.

The brand has taken the classic to new heights with this platform version of the original favorite, styled with tailored trousers and a boyfriend tee or cable knit sweater for true cool-girl style.

Pros:

• Recognizable classic vibe
• Understated design with a slight lift

Cons:

• Colored heel might not work with all looks

The ‘80s are alive and well in these from Fila. While their original lug sole design has always been chunky, they definitely make the platform list of today.

Lean into the retro look and style these casual and sporty kicks with sweat shorts and a tee for morning coffee runs and afternoon dog walks.

Pros:

• Statement-making chunky design
• True to their original design

Cons:

• Leans strongly into the retro look

Every stylish girl needs a pair of high top sneakers. So why not take them to the next kick-ass level and shop for a pair with a platform sole.

You’ll love these Converse All Stars, perhaps more than the OG flat versions, best worn with sundresses for a sporty appeal.

Pros:

• Don’t feel quite as statement-making as other platform sneakers
• Distress expertly for that slightly-worn style

Cons:

• Can get hot in the summer

For under-$25, you can’t beat these classic platform low-top sneakers.

Style them for casual days with a pair of ankle crop jeans and boyfriend-style button-down shirt, and dress down a slightly more feminine look by opting for these in lieu of a ballet flat or similarly structured shoe when wearing midi dresses or skirts.

Pros:

• Affordable price
• Classic style

Cons:

• Insole isn’t as comfortable as alternatives for long walks or mileage

If designer styles are your go-to, don’t leave your white platform sneakers behind. You’ll love these instantly-recognizable Gucci sneakers when wearing classic looks, be it jeans and a T-shirt or little white sundresses, all summer long.

Pros:

• Stylized chunky platform sole
• Soft-as-butter leather exterior

Cons:

• Logo stripe doesn’t style with some looks as easily as with others

For a sleek all-white pair that’s largely devoid of logos, Vince’s Slip On Platform Sneaker are just the shoes for you.

The elevated and timeless white suede and matching rubber sole are perfect for both work and play.

Pros:

• Comfortable padded heel detail
• Durable leather design

Cons:

• High price tag

When you are on the hunt for white platform sneakers but don’t want them to be all white, these are the styles for you.

MM6 has crafted these sneakers with a contrasting white and off-white upper, while simultaneously adding a chunky cream-colored platform sole for style.

Pros:

• Adds color without adding, well, color
• Platform sole is bulkier so it takes getting used to when walking

Cons:

• Darker rubber looks more casual

These shoes are a little bit sneaker and a little bit espadrille, all atop a sleek platform sole.

You’ll love these for a whimsical take on the classic, appropriately styled with more fun and flirty mini skirts and dresses all summer long.

Pros:

• Understated top design that goes with everything
• Subtle platform that gives you a little lift without going over the top

Cons:

• Not as appropriate for colder weather

Throw it back to your elementary school days with a Keds lace up sneaker that’s been given the grown-up treatment by way of a platform sole that, aptly named, is triple the height of their classic skimmers.

Wear these with ankle-cropped jeans and a transitional weather sweater and you’re good to go, all day long.

Pros:

• 1.25 inch platform gives lift without bulk
• Streamlined and classic design

Cons:

• More casual than other alternatives

If you’re a die-hard Nike fan and want a little bit of a stylish twist, these white platform sneakers are for you.

Style them with an equally sporty look this summer by way of biker shorts and a boxy tee, topped with a shrunken leather jacket for those fickle weather nights.

Pros:

• Great fit and comfort
• Black swoosh adds contrast to the all-white sneakers

Cons:

• Will always air on the side of athletic

If you’re looking for a white platform sneaker that really shows off its height, shop these Steve Madden styles. Although the entire shoe is a bright white tone, the platform uses texture to make it more visible.

Style these with retro classics like a pair of high-waisted straight jeans and a boyfriend shacket, tucked in at the front.

Pros: 

• Textured sole gives contrast to an all-white look
• Overall chunky design ensures all eyes will notice the platform

Cons:

• As they aren’t made by an athletic company, they’re less supportive than others

While your dad very well rocked similar Reebok kicks in the 1990s, they’re back and ready for your 2023 wardrobe.

Go all out with this throwback style platform sneakers by wearing them with joggers and a crop top, ready for all your off-duty days, all year long.

Pros:

• Wearable all year long
• Have a slightly off-white tint that doesn’t pop quite as much as a clean white

Cons:

• Only suited for off-duty style