In my opinion there’s nothing like a fresh pair of white sneakers.
But I’ve seen it, you’ve seen it: People who love wearing their fresh white shoes in places where they SHOULDN’T be worn ie: music festivals, playing sports, to a park with freshly cut GREEN grass.
…and then, about a month later the reality “kicks” in (no pun intended) and its beautiful white canvas gets immediately tainted in scuff marks and stains.
Typically, I see people wearing Keds and Converse shoes made out of canvas or cloth-like material —
I had a pair that I wore them for about 1 month until they got RUINED! Then I started wondering why the heck people even buy the cloth shoes in the first place! Yes, I KNOW some shoes can be put in the washing machine, but honestly, who really wants to do that? I’d rather just find a more practical shoe that looks the same but can withstand the stains and all I have to do is wipe it down with a Lysol wipe!
So, I went on a quest!
Eventually, after spending a month looking in every sneaker store around Toronto, I found this perfect Ked shoe in Little Burgundy! Now the reason why I’m sharing this story is because my eyes played a trick on me…when I saw them in the store I was literally a foot away from them and I didn’t notice it was a plastic/leather material…I actually thought it was cloth!
It went down like this:
I noticed there was a pair of black sneakers with a nice gloss finish with the texture I was looking for and I asked the sales rep, “Is there such thing as a white version of this shoe?” and then she looked at me as if I were mentally ill and proceeded to point right in front of my eyeballs!! It was right next to the black sneakers I was staring at!! I looked like a complete idiot — but a HAPPY idiot. I bought them immediately!
I’ve now had these for about 2 weeks. I’ve travelled in them, gone walking all over the city and they still look good as new!
So don’t make the mistake I did by buying the cloth shoes — go with the practical material. You will get a much longer wear out of your shoe and they will just look better overall. Trust me, you will be much happier in the long run.
The Ked shoe is called “Champion Originals Leather” . They come in black and white. They are 50 bucks. They’re comfy, clean and go with any casual outfit. I highly recommend purchasing a pair.
And because I love them so much and want you to have a chance to own a pair too — I’m going to buy a lucky winner a pair of their own.
Just enter your info below and leave a comment on this page, telling me your shoe size!
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Good Luck!
Rach xo
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Women’s Size 8.5
I am the hugest vans/converse sneaker fan, always in a sneaker when not rocking cute sandals or boots (no heels for this gal)! Anyway, always thought the white converse were to die for but could never bring myself to buy them because of the dirt factor… white is scary! What a cool find! And I am a size 8 🙂
These look so cool! I’ve been looking for something like this for ages. On my second pair of white converse now, due to the amount of dirt that doesn’t wash out. Other than that, they’re good material and last for a good while. I’m a size 10 (U.S)
I have a pair just like those in black and I love them! Size: 8.5
Such an awesome giveaway! I’ve been wanting to buy a pair of Keds for quite some time but never can pull the trigger. Would love a size 7.5
Love these! US size 7.5
Women’s 9.5.
Girl! Thanks for going on a mission, and recognizing some serious WHITE SHOE issues! Loving the blog, and defs loving the shoe! (size 9.5 or 10)
So cute! Size 7.5
I love me some Keds and a fresh pair of kicks. Though, I have never dared to buy white sneakers for the very reasons you’ve listed. Always thought they were super stunning though. If I win the giveaway I am a size 8.5. 🙂
Love these! My shoe size is 8!
This is my first time to your blog and it’s awesome! Thank you for doing this giveaway….I’m a size 7 🙂
Size 8.5/9!!!
womens size 7.5 Thank you!!
Women’s size 8! Want to win for my girlfriend for our upcoming trip 🙂
Womens size 7
Another fun giveaway! Thank you for telling us about these cute shoes, Rachel. My size is women’s 11.
Women’s 8.5. These look super stylish and comfy!
See, I wasn’t going to register, until you wrote the words LEATHER. I have W-I-D-E feet…eeekkkkk, so I tend to have to buy shoes with the option to stretch. Hopefully I am the lucky winner rocky these with my cute vintage levi shorts. Size 9 or 9.5
See, I wasn’t going to register, until you wrote the words LEATHER. I have W-I-D-E feet…eeekkkkk, so I tend to have to buy shoes with the option to stretch. I can’t wait to rock these with my cute vintage levi shorts. Size 9 or 9.5 🙂
I couldn’t agree more! These are classic and great for summer! Size 10 🙂
Omg rach absolutely love these such good quality for money after I just Brough new white Converse!! But I need these in my life lol! X
Forgot to put by size which is a UK 5
I am define try one of those people who don’t think pratically and buy the cloth shoes just to cry about why they look nasty a month later. I’m just happy that converse age well after they are washed.
11w
These are so cute! Size 7 🙂
Size 8 🙂
Love your tips! Size 6
Love your blog Rachel!
Your positive energy and gratitude for the little things in life is contagious… And I am so going to visit the Scarborough Bluffs, so pretty.
I’m a little one, size 5.
Lots of love,
Pav
Thanks for posting!!! I have been looking for a good pair of white sneakers that wont get as dirty. And i’m size 8 womens 😉
Loving your tips ! Lots of love, womens size 6.5
Women’s size 6.5! 🙂
THANKS FOR ALL YOUR COMMENTS AND ENTRIES GUYS! THE WINNER HAS BEEN PICKED BUUUUUUT I WILL HAVE ANOTHER AWESOME CONTEST FOR YOU SOON! <3