I bought black Vionic high-top sneakers. I chose these white sneakers because I like high tops. They came new in the original packaging but the color is said to be white. If you look at the picture, the shoes appear light grey. The shoes are similar in construction to other Vionic shoes. There is a fabric stripe on the side and suede on the upper, which requires a water-repellent finish. The rest of the shoe is made of smooth leather.