Your weekend of kicking around the city might not need an upgrade from those year-round kicks, but why not give the darker leathers a rest until winter. They’ve had a rough go of it, after all, and these white two-tone sneakers will brighten up your jeans and polo better than anything you’re used to wearing with a sweater. [$110; genericsurplus.com]
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The classic white sneaker upgraded, and reinvented. K-Swiss has been a fixture of Billy Reid’s personal wardrobe for so long that a partnership was inevitable. Copper eyelets give these lace-ups a bit of extra flare, but otherwise it’s the same timeless style. [$135; billyreid.com]
Simple, no-nonsense white lace-ups, for when your feet don’t need the attention. We like these for city weekends and casually kicking around the house, but they’ll do just fine for those last-minute lunch plans or day trips out to see the family at the lake, shore, or anywhere else they might take you. [$350; rag-bone.com]
Playing off the hemp sole tradition, these simple slip-ons are ideal for that sunset luau or that afternoon rooftop party — anywhere you need your best summer whites and some room to breathe at the same time. While we’re happy to see them on sand, you might want to be careful where you stash them if you head for the water. [$520; usa.hermes.com]
The classic white boat shoe has a place in American style, and always will. Whether you’re at home on the water or a nautical novice is irrelevant, as they’re now welcome far from the water. The good news is they also made them universally appropriate, and pair comfortably with tie or T-shirt. [$150; sebago.com]
Toms may be most famous for a roughly constructed canvas slip-on, but this laced oxford is just as simple and significantly more stylish. We like this for a summer suit, though a pair of jeans and a button-down make it appropriate for dressing up on any occasion. [$129; toms.com]
The driving loafer is a tough look to pull off — frequently worn sans socks and not always at home outside the automobile. Still, these are your weekend getaway go-tos, as they’ll fit three distinct settings well: Friday at the office, evening travel, and morning arrival in your next destination. [$495; gucci.com]
A fantastic off-the-court trainer, this pair is definitely a welcome throwback. You probably won’t want to tie these on for a pick-up game, but they’ll definitely get you to and from the gym, and around the city in style. [$250; epauletnewyork.com]
