I personally don't care about this so it's not a negative thing to me but it can be important to you: because these shoes are so soft, they're also super prone to creasing. The white color can be preserved if you clean your shoes & spray water repellent spray on them. I personally am lazy & I don't do that so my shoes look a little dingy but, hey, that's after >1 year of not cleaning them lol) Bonus: They're super cute & also makes your feet look smaller/less wide (if you care about that kind of stuff like I do then you'll know how amazing it is to have sneakers that do that!) These sneakers are the best EVER! I have wide feet & these were the only sneakers that were instantly comfortable the moment I put them on. I also tend to lift my heels as I walk so shoes (including sneakers) would often rub my heel raw if I walk for too long but not THESE bad boys! The sides are super soft so they just mold to your foot -- none of that "wearing them in" tomfoolery necessary! I've had them for over a year and they still fit like a dream & is such a treat to wear!!