Believe it or not, there was once a time when I hated black sneakers . Now, they’re what I wear almost exclusively. Sure, it took some getting used to—from a simple visual perspective, black sneakers make your feet look smaller, which can weird some wearers out. But once you break free from the chains of basic white sneakers (no shade, everyone should have a pair of those, too), you can really up your cool factor.

From leather to suede to satin to nylon, these dark-hued kicks come in an array of materials, styles, and silhouettes. You really can’t go wrong with black. After all, when you’re not caught up on color, you can really appreciate the design of a shoe and pull focus to your outfit, which can also be all-black if you so choose.

The Best Black Sneakers

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