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Black Sneakers Worth Building an Outfit Around SCHUH Crep Protect Black Sneaker Shields Jump to section ↓

Brown Sneakers That Go With More Than You'd Think FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK MOU BOUNCE WELT SUEDE ELEPHANT GREY SNEAKER Jump to section ↓

$171.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

Grey Sneakers That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting INSTOCK UK Pack Men Cotton No Show Socks: Low Cut Sneaker & Loafer Socks for Comfort - - Grey Jump to section ↓

$13.99 INSTOCK UK

Smart Sneakers for Casual and Everything After SNEAKIN UK shirt Mister Tee Dove Sneaker Jump to section ↓

$13.21 SNEAKIN UK

Suede Sneakers That Go the Distance DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Off-White Suede Sneaker - Men's, Size Jump to section ↓

$230.00 DUKE DEXTER

The Leather Sneakers Worth Owning SPARTOO.CO.UK Schmoove SPARKLE SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in White Jump to section ↓

$110.70 SPARTOO.CO.UK

White Sneakers You'll Reach For First TIES_PLANET Silly Socks - Men's Novelty White Sneaker Socks Size - Jump to section ↓

$5.99 TIES_PLANET

Black Sneakers Worth Building an Outfit Around

There is a version of the black sneaker that goes with everything and elevates nothing. We've all owned one. It sits there being inoffensive and contributing very little. What we were looking for here is something different: black sneakers that actually give an outfit something to work with, whether that's a considered silhouette, a sole with real presence, or a leather quality that improves with wear rather than just ageing badly. The black sneaker is genuinely one of the most useful things a man can own. It crosses the line between casual and smart more convincingly than almost any other shoe. The problem is that most of them don't earn that versatility, they just assume it. These ones earn it. We've been particularly focused on pairs that work as well with tailored trousers as they do with a heavier denim, and that look like a choice rather than a default. That distinction matters more than it sounds.

SCHUH Crep Protect Black Sneaker Shields $12.00 SCHUH

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Black Studded Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK EMPORIO ARMANI BLACK MONOGRAM SNEAKER $133.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

NEW ERA CAP New Era New Era Flag Pack Sneaker Black Socks adult unisex $8.00 NEW ERA CAP

SOCK SHOP Pair Black Cool Cotton Sneaker Socks Men's .-. Mens $12.99 SOCK SHOP

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK ASH MAGDA BLACK SNEAKER $165.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Black Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Court Black Sneaker - Men's, Size $240.00 DUKE DEXTER

NEW ERA CAP New Era Flag Pack Sneaker Black Socks adult unisex $8.00 NEW ERA CAP

SOCK SHOP Pair Black Cool Cotton Sneaker Socks Men's - Mens $12.99 SOCK SHOP

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK NEW BALANCE BLACK SNEAKER $186.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

MADE IN PARADIS UK Shoes Blackstone Mid Sneaker $79.24 MADE IN PARADIS UK

Brown Sneakers That Go With More Than You'd Think

Most men reach for white or black trainers without really thinking about it, and we understand why. They feel safe. But brown is the sneaker colour that actually earns its place in a grown man's wardrobe, and it tends to get overlooked almost completely. A brown leather sneaker sits alongside tailored trousers in a way that white never quite manages. It works with olive, navy, tan, grey, and most shades of denim without any effort on your part. It also ages better. White oxidises and chips. Brown just gets more interesting. What we have been careful about here is avoiding anything that reads as a dad trainer or an afterthought. These are considered shoes with real design behind them, from brands that understand proportion and material quality. Some lean clean and minimal. Others have a bit more going on. All of them work harder in your wardrobe than you might expect before you try them.

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK MOU BOUNCE WELT SUEDE ELEPHANT GREY SNEAKER $171.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Brown Cow Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's CB Designer Brown Suede Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK ASH KILL BILL BROWN SNEAKER $181.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK BACK JOGGER SAGE GREEN SNEAKER $107.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

STUARTS LONDON Grenson Sneaker - Brown . $195.00 STUARTS LONDON

SPARTOO.CO.UK Schmoove ORDER SNEAKER M men's Shoes Trainers in Brown $121.55 SPARTOO.CO.UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK PALOMA BARCELÓ PIA BROWN SNEAKER $125.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

STUARTS LONDON Autry Medalist Low Sneaker - White and Brown $42.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Grenson Sneaker - Brown $195.00 STUARTS LONDON

SPARTOO.CO.UK Schmoove SPARKLE SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in Brown $123.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Carvela 'tivoli Sneaker' Suede Trainers In Dark Brown $79.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

Grey Sneakers That Quietly Do the Heavy Lifting

Grey sneakers are the quiet achievers of a well put together wardrobe and most men who own a good pair know exactly what we mean. They sit between white and black and inherit the best of both. They work with tailoring without looking like you're trying to dress them up. They work with denim without the outfit becoming an afterthought. That middle ground is where most men actually live day to day, and grey sneakers are one of the few things that feel at home there without any effort. The problem is that grey sounds simple until you're standing in a shop surrounded of options that are either too chunky, too technical, or just slightly the wrong shade for everything you own. We've been through enough of them to know what actually works off the foot and not just on a product page. Clean silhouettes, considered shades, quality that shows in how the shoe ages. These are the ones worth owning.

INSTOCK UK Pack Men Cotton No Show Socks: Low Cut Sneaker & Loafer Socks for Comfort - - Grey $13.99 INSTOCK UK

STUARTS LONDON Autry Reelwind Low Sneaker - Loft Grey $160.00 STUARTS LONDON

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK NEW BALANCE LONE STAR GREY STONEWARE SNEAKER $186.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK NEW BALANCE ABZORB A THUNDER BROWN SLATE GREY SNEAKER $157.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

INSTOCK UK Pack Men Cotton No Show Socks: Low Cut Sneaker & Loafer Socks for Comfort - - Blue $13.99 INSTOCK UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Carvela 'florence Sneaker' Trainers In White $89.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK MM MAX MARA MADRE GREEN SNEAKER $136.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Timberland LOW LACE UP SNEAKER LIGHT GREY MESH men's Shoes Trainers in Grey $114.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Selected SLHRONAN SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in Grey $81.60 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Hugs & Co. Slip-on Sneaker Loafers, slate grey suede men's Slip-ons Shoes in multicolour $205.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK NEW BALANCE ABZORB GREY SNEAKER $167.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Naturalizer Clove Lace Up Sneaker In Grey $100.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

Smart Sneakers for Casual and Everything After

The trainer has quietly taken over men's dressing and most wardrobes have not caught up with what that actually requires. A beat up running shoe does not belong at dinner. A chunky dad trainer does not belong in a meeting. What you need is something that sits in that considered middle ground, clean enough to work with tailoring, relaxed enough to not look like you tried too hard on a Saturday. We have been looking specifically at trainers with a low profile, a restrained colour palette, and a sole that does not belong on a running track. The leather and suede options in here are the ones that age well rather than looking tired after six months. A good smart trainer is arguably the hardest working shoe in a wardrobe right now because it carries the weight of more than one dress code without making a fuss about it. These are the ones that actually manage that.

SNEAKIN UK shirt Mister Tee Dove Sneaker $13.21 SNEAKIN UK

WEBBS MOTORCYCLES Venti Pro Sneaker Motorcycle Boots $354.99 WEBBS MOTORCYCLES

SOCK SHOP Pair Black BOSS Plain Cotton Sneaker Socks Men's .- Mens $11.99 SOCK SHOP

SNEAKIN UK Kid's sneaker adidas Advantage Base . $26.34 SNEAKIN UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Hugs & Co. Slip-on Sneaker Loafers, petrol blue suede men's Loafers Casual Shoes in multicolour $205.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL MARNI leather sneaker $354.00 GIGLIO.COM_GLOBAL

SPARTOO.CO.UK Hugs & Co. Slip-on Sneaker Loafers, brown suede men's Loafers Casual Shoes in multicolour $205.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK T Vlk D Ring Creeper Sneaker men's Casual Shoes in Black $105.40 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SNEAKIN UK shirt Mister Tee one line sneaker $13.21 SNEAKIN UK

SNEAKIN UK Modern loafers on sneaker sole Clae Morrison $118.61 SNEAKIN UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Infinity Leather Tamaris Leather Stripes Trainers Sneaker Shoes - In Taupe $89.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Infinity Leather Tamaris Platform Trainers Sneaker Zip Lace-Up Running Shoes - In Cream $69.99 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

Suede Sneakers That Go the Distance

Suede sneakers have a short window where they look their best and most men miss it entirely. The problem is rarely the shoe itself. It is buying something that cannot handle the conditions it will actually face, which in this country means damp pavements, the occasional downpour, and being worn three or four times a week whether the weather cooperates or not. We have been looking specifically at suede sneakers that are built to absorb that kind of use without ageing badly. The ones that brush clean, hold their shape, and develop a worn quality that reads as character rather than neglect. Fit matters too. A suede sneaker with a sole that is too thick or a silhouette that is too loud loses the quiet confidence that makes the material worth wearing in the first place. These are the pairs we would reach for on a Monday morning and still be happy to wear on a Friday evening.

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Off-White Suede Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

VIADUCT CLOTHING adidas Originals x CLOT By EC Gazelle Sneaker - Navy Gum - Navy . $74.99 VIADUCT CLOTHING

SPARTOO.CO.UK Selected SLHDAVID CHUNKY SUEDE SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in Kaki $96.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke NY White + Navy Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK BACK GHOST SATIN GREEN SNEAKER $127.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK UGG LO LOWMEL JASMINE SNEAKER $147.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK BACK ROCKET RED SNEAKER $127.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK PREMIATA MASED SNEAKER $245.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DOROTHY PERKINS UK Naturalizer Cami Lace Up Sneaker In Red $100.00 DOROTHY PERKINS UK

STUARTS LONDON Autry Reelwind Low Nylon Sneaker - Hay $165.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Autry Reelwind Low Sneaker - Ebony and White $48.00 STUARTS LONDON

STUARTS LONDON Autry Medalist Low Sneaker - Niagra $97.50 STUARTS LONDON

The Leather Sneakers Worth Owning

There is a version of the leather sneaker that ruins everything it touches. Brilliant white, too chunky, too branded, worn with the wrong trousers, and suddenly the whole outfit reads as an afterthought. We've seen it. We've probably done it. The leather sneaker done right, though, is one of the most useful things in a man's wardrobe. It sits between a trainer and a dress shoe and handles the territory better than either. Smart casual without trying too hard. Casual without collapsing into laziness. What we were looking for specifically was clean construction, leather that actually improves with a bit of wear, and a sole profile that doesn't overwhelm the shoe. Low profile matters more than most men realise. So does the last shape. A slightly elongated toe reads as considered in a way that a boxy one never does. These are the pairs that work with tailoring, with denim, and with everything in between. No compromises required.

SPARTOO.CO.UK Schmoove SPARKLE SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in White $110.70 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SNEAKIN UK Kid's sneaker adidas . $25.62 SNEAKIN UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's CB Designer Off-White Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Clover Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Pleasant Dreams Sketch Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

SPARTOO.CO.UK Schmoove SPARKLE SNEAKER men's Shoes Trainers in Blue $123.00 SPARTOO.CO.UK

SPARTOO.CO.UK Sorel OUTING NW SNEAKER LOW men's Shoes Trainers in Beige $81.60 SPARTOO.CO.UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK GUGLIELMO ROTTA SATIN BEIGE SNEAKER $254.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Sketch Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK AXEL ARIGATO DICE LO WHITE GOLD SNEAKER $120.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK PHILIPPE MODEL NICE LOW ANIMALIER WHITE SNEAKER $171.00 FERRARIS BOUTIQUE UK

DUKE DEXTER Duke + Dexter, Men's Plus Designer Duke Snake Sneaker - Men's, Size $230.00 DUKE DEXTER

White Sneakers You'll Reach For First

There is a version of the white sneaker that becomes the default shoe in a man's wardrobe. Not because it was planned that way, but because it works with almost everything and looks considered without requiring any effort. The problem is finding the ones that actually hold up. A lot of white sneakers look great in the first week and start looking tired by the second month, the leather creasing badly or the sole yellowing faster than it should. We have been specifically looking at construction, sole quality, and silhouette because those three things determine whether a sneaker stays in rotation or gets quietly retired. Low profiles that sit right with tailoring. Chunky options that earn their place with casualwear. Clean designs that do not need a logo to justify the price. There is a reason the best dressed men tend to own two or three pairs of these. One is never enough.

TIES_PLANET Silly Socks - Men's Novelty White Sneaker Socks Size - $5.99 TIES_PLANET