The perfect white sneakers are tough to come by, but I think I’ve found them – and so have celebs like Gigi Hadid and Sofia Richie Grainge. They’re the retro-looking Reebok Club C 85 Vintage sneakers, and in addition to the aforementioned tastemaking celebrities, they can be spotted on... me!
These slightly off-white sneakers seem to go with everything, so I find myself wearing them almost daily – they look just as good paired with a casual dress as they do with my athleisure. And did I mention that they ring up under $100? No celebrity status required at that price point.
The sneaker’s original full name is the Club Champion, according to GQ, and it launched in 1985 as an off-duty shoe for tennis players. Like many of Reebok’s now-iconic 1980s designs, it quickly became popular off the court – Mick Jagger wore these or a very similar pair in the music video for his “Dancing In The Streets” duet with David Bowie – and the shoe’s cool factor persists to this day.
Plus, these sneaks are so comfortable. I wear them on long walks, in airports and while running errands. They had no break-in period, and I’ve never had to go home because of aching feet. All that while making every outfit look infinitely cooler.
