When it comes to summer-ready footwear, this is why I'm still loyal to FitFlop's Rally trainers

I always thought of sandals when I thought of FitFlop, but what started as a seriously ergonomic summer shoe for women has transformed into a shoe brand packed with contemporary styles, spanning everything from boots to trainers.

It has been a year since I first slipped on the brand's now somewhat iconic white leather Rally trainer and it has firmled found a spot in my wardrobe as one of the best white trainers. Counting movement and biometrics at the core of its expertise, they're some of the most comfortable trainers I own, and as someone who wears a sporty shoe silhouette nearly everyday, I can attest that the Rally trainers, are sure to impress.

Available in 11 colourways, with varying silhouettes, I opted for a white pair of leather Rally trainers, largely because the go with literally everything, but I am quite fond of the metallic silver pair for a casual take on event dressing.

White trainers have long been my footwear of choice. Easy to style, and timeless, when chosen well, the comfort is unparalleled, and the FitFlop Rally Trainers have found a firm spot in my rotation. Gently sporty, low cut like a ballet pump and with such discreet branding, I only noticed the embossed 'FitFlop' on the heel several wears in. I've worn these trainers for both smart and casual moments, with fancier dresses and more dressed down looks and each time, I've heralded their versatility.

The all-leather design is perfect for smart-casual outfits, particularly the ones that err more on the dressed-up side. And I'd go as far as to say you could wear them with dresses or tailoring.

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FitFlop Rally Trainer: Comfort & Support

The FitFlop Rally trainer looks a little heavy in the pictures on site but it couldn't be anymore different in reality. It's a sleek, streamlined design that was so light I thought the trainer box was empty when it arrived. They are some of the lightest trainers I've owned, comparable only to my Vivaia sneakerinasin terms of weight. This makes the FitFlop Rally really comfortable to wear, and unlike some of my heavier trainers, there was none of the clunky, heaviness I can sometimes feel as I get more tired throughout the day. I love them particularly in warmer weather when a heavy shoe feels like a chore, and they're ideal for days that I need to do lots of walking.

Slightly narrower than my usual Puma Cali Court shoes (I have wide feet), I actually found they were extremely comfortable from the get-go, although make sure to have a stash of low-rise trainer socks to wear with them, because they have an almost ballet pump-like silhouette that leaves more of your foot exposed.

This does give them a more polished, smarter finish, and while I got the white, I feel the metallic silver pair would be ideal for party season, teamed with palazzo or tailored trousers.

FitFlop Rally Trainer: Style

With a tennis shoe, come ballet pump style silhouette, I'd say the Rally trainer is sports-light in terms of aesthetic. The almost branded free design (just a FitFlop embossing on the back heel that is barely noticeable) this sleek trainer is very polished compared to many other white trainers I have tried.

I think they'd work really well with this season's women's trouser suits, wide-leg trousers or even a tux if you wanted to give a tailored ensemble a little more of a relaxed feel. But essentially, think of this as an unbranded white shoe, that is packed with comfort features.

FitFlop Rally Trainer: Cleaning & Care

Like all white shoes, it's essential to maintain cleaning and care to keep your Rally trainers looking tip-top. While there is a whole separate guide on how to clean white shoes, my advice to you would be to wipe your Rally trainers with a damp cloth after each wear to stay on top of their original brightness. As they're leather, I can't unlike say my sneakerinas chuck them in the machine. But a quick microfibre cloth clean and they're ready to go again.

White trainers look best when box fresh, so maintaining their care ensures they look polished for longer. Crafted from supple leather, there isn't much you need to do with the Rally apart from a quick wipe and get yourself some great shoe storage, either a shelving unit or the original box to keep these from getting scratched and scuffed.

I have definitely scuffed mine, but a year in they still look pretty prestine and slick, which is impressive for a white shoe.

FitFlop Rally Trainer: Verdict

Some of the best white trainers I now own, I love how the brand combines brilliant scientific know-how to design a shoe that supports your body's natural alignment, movement, and energy, without compromising on style. Because while the spring/summer shoe trends for 2026 are important to me, supporting my overall health, after all, good shoes, good posture, better back long term, come up higher on my list. And when I can make style work with comfort, as the Rally provides, I know I am on to a winner.

White trainers aren't going anywhere, and even if they aren't heralded as a trainer trend for 2026, their wearability will always make them a firm favourite. The Rally style is a light and effortless choice that will work all year round, and the darker navy, black and monochrome iterations are solid choices for autumn and winter capsule wardrobes too, easily replacing ballet pumps, loafers or brogues in work ensembles. This editor-approved trainer is one you'll wonder how you lived without.

Crafted from soft and lightweight leather, the Rally trainers are gaining a spot in my wardrobe. While I need to get used to the lower rise of the shoe, the lightness was such a game-changer, as I can find some of my sportier trainers a little heavy, which, although in line with the latest shoe aesthetics, can become quite tiresome on super busy days.

With a 4.6 star rating on the brand's own site, from over 2000 reviews, it is clear that this is a trainer style loved by customers too, and I totally get why. If you want a dressier version, say for pairing with your best wedding guest dresses this summer, I'd give the metallic silver iteration a whirl. Comfort and party-ready design, what's not to love?