6 Best High-Top Sneakers for Women 2025, Vetted by Style Editors

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With a bold silhouette and basketball-inspired design, the best high-top sneakers are both edgy and versatile. Rooted in ’70s, ’80s, and ’90s style with a touch of hip-hop nostalgia, high-top sneakers are having a moment, as retro vibes continue to dominate everyday fashion. And with more ankle support and cushioning than your standard low-tops, these shoes aren’t just trendy, they’re comfortable too. Plus, there are so many ways to make them your own: Wear them tightly laced or undone; with socks peeking over the top or tucked under baggy pants; or with a miniskirt or cargo pants. The options are endless.

Glamour editors and reviewers weighed in on the best pairs—whether you’re headed to the skate park or the office—from timeless classics to fresh, of-the-moment finds. The resounding favorite was the iconic Nike Blazer, which comes in two different heights. Other options won accolades for the best retro pick and best all-white sneaker.

The best high-top sneakers, at a glanceBest Overall: Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers, $115Best Classic: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker, $65Best Platform: Vans Sk8-Hi Tapered Stackform, $85Best Unisex: Vans Sk8-Hi Shoe, $75Best Retro: Saye Modelo ’89 High-Top Sneakers, $169Best All-White: Reebok Freestyle Hi High Top, $64Best Overall: Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers

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Nike Blazer Mid ’77 Sneakers

These vintage-inspired sneakers were first introduced as basketball shoes in the early ’70s, but have since been redesigned into the edgy, modern streetwear shoe we love today. They come in two heights, the mid-top—which is actually a true high-top—and the low-top, though the mid-top reigns supreme. It’s hard to beat the sleek, slim silhouette and exposed foam tongue. These sneakers just exude old-school cool.

“I wear my Nike Blazers every day,” says Glamour contributor Brigitt Earley. “I’m entirely obsessed with them because they go with everything—jeans or leggings—and offer such a clean look that’s casual yet cool. I typically pair them with crew socks. My favorites are a pair that has a little embroidered heart on them—it’s the cutest combo. Pro tip: These shoes can be tricky to get on. If you don’t have the patience for that, swapping out the laces for an elastic pair really helps.”

Best Classic: Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker

Original photo from Nina Derwin testing Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker

Converse Chuck Taylor All Star High-Top Sneaker

If there’s one shoe that comes to mind when you think of high-top sneaker brands, chances are it’s a Converse. To put it simply, they’re nothing short of iconic, from their lightweight and breathable canvas upper to the rubber toe cap and vintage All Star logo ankle patch.

Chuck Taylors are one of the easiest shoes to style because they go with everything and come in so many colors. Plus, they’re one of the very few sneakers that look just as stylish when they’re dirty and worn as they do brand-new.

There’s no bigger fan of high-top Chucks than Glamour reviewer Sila Bal, an ophthalmologist who is on her feet all day long. “My Converse high-tops are so comfortable that I wear them all day running around the hospital,” she says. “The best part is that everyone from the Gen Z nurses to the elderly patients notice and comment on how much they love them.”

Best Platform: Vans Sk8-Hi Tapered Stackform

Original photo from Nina Derwin testing Vans Sk8-Hi Shoe

Vans Sk8-Hi Tapered Stackform

Offering a modern, fashion-forward take on the quintessential high-top skate shoe, these platform sneakers are wonderfully chunky and add just the right amount of height. Dare we say they offer a touch of femininity too?

Glamour reviewer and self-proclaimed Vans enthusiast Holly Ryan has a pair of these Y2K-esque high-tops. “They’re similar to the classic Sk8-Hi, but they don’t have cushion around the inside of the ankle,” she says. “This gives them a slimmer look, to counter the chunkiness of the platform. They’re comfortable and easy to style with just about anything. I prefer them casually with slightly cropped jeans.”

Best Unisex: Vans Sk8-Hi Shoe

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Vans Sk8-Hi Shoe

Vans aren’t just for skateboarding, and with the Sk8-Hi style you don’t have to differentiate between men’s high-tops and women’s shoes, either. What started as a skate-park staple has evolved into one of the coolest unisex styles in streetwear. They’re grungy and playful, and the padded collar makes them comfortable and surprisingly supportive. With their signature jazz stripe, lace-up closure, and reinforced toe caps, these high-tops are never going out of style.

“I love these black sneakers with a cropped, wide-leg pant or jeans, but they can also look great with shorts or a skirt,” says Ryan. “They’re comfortable for walking and don’t take time to break in.”

Best Retro: Saye Modelo ’89 High-Top Sneakers