Our pick
Superga 2750 Cotu Classic White
These canvas shoes have an understated shape and a subtle texture. They pair well with almost any outfit, and their rounder toe box can make your feet look more petite, compared with other canvas pairs we like.
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How to wear these: These work well with a silk midi skirt or a maxi dress, or with light linen trousers. Or go Connecticut-casual for your next outing—think light cotton, pastel colors, and interesting patterns.
Why they’re great: The Superga 2750 Cotu Classic White sneakers are a minimalist pair with a textured flair, making them great for everyday wear. Unlike our other canvas pick, the Chuck Taylors, the Cotus don’t have the rubber toe cap or colored piping, so they feel more delicate and restrained, and they can easily blend in with any look.
Both stylish and comfortable, they’re go-to sneakers for everything from running errands to attending an art gallery opening. The pliable canvas uppers allow you to walk comfortably without any break-in time. And the uppers have clean lines, as well as long, subtle seaming that looks classic and wraps around the foot in a flattering way. Our testers said the shoes felt comfortable, despite the relatively thin soles, and they said their feet didn’t hurt after a long day.
Panelists were also fans of Superga’s textured canvas uppers, which give the shoes just enough pizzazz to stand out in a lineup of plain white sneakers. “I’m totally obsessed with them,” said Krajeski, who wears an EU 45. (He usually wears a US men’s 11 but gave the fit of the EU 45/men’s 11.5 five stars.) “I think it looks sporty but cute, practical, and universally attractive—regardless of what you’re wearing.”
The texture of the uppers makes these shoes harder to clean, compared with other canvas pairs. To remove dirt and grime, fashion blogger La Carmina wipes any white sneaker with an old toothbrush and warm, soapy water, but she doesn’t fret if they look less than perfect. “It’s not worth babying the shoes,” she said. “Shoes are meant to be worn. I don’t worry about keeping them in pristine condition.”
Since the Superga shoes lack the rubber toe of the Converse Chuck Taylors, they look a bit more understated. Some of our panelists weren’t huge fans of the elongated style of the Converse pair, and so were drawn to the shorter Supergas, which make the foot look more petite. For example, size EU 39.5 (US women’s 8.5) Superga sneakers are nearly half an inch shorter than a US women’s 8 Converse, but they still don’t feel tight, despite being smaller. The Supergas are generally slightly more expensive than the Converse (about an extra $15 at the manufacturer’s recommended price), but both brands tend to go on sale frequently.
The Superga Cotus feature superb stitching and metal eyelets. The quality is on a par with that of our Converse pick, and it is better than that of the Keds Women’s Champion Originals we tried (which had thin, scratchy canvas uppers). We think the Surpergas will last a year or two with normal wear, but we’ll continue to test these long-term. These white sneakers are sold in a wide range of sizes, comparable to those of most of our picks, from EU 36 to 48 (roughly US men’s 3.5 to 13.5).
Flaws but not dealbreakers: As with our Converse pick, with the Supergas there’s not much of an insole for adding bounce to your step. (Though the orthopedic surgeon we interviewed said a thinner insole is better for your foot muscles.)
The Superga Cotus have a crepe sole that is thin and comfortable, but it’s a style of construction that’s notoriously slippery on wet surfaces—so be careful with these in the rain. At 12.8 ounces per shoe (compared with the 9.2-ounce Converse shoe), the Supergas have some weight to them, which you may like if you prefer a bit more heft to a shoe. Still, the difference is pretty negligible—you probably won’t notice it.
Shoe sizes: unisex EU 35 to 48
Sizing advice: true to size
Color options: 11 colors to choose from, including white, gray ash, and raspberry
Return window: 30 days
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