20 Black Sneakers to Wear This Fall

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When it comes to sneakers, black is always a good look. Stylish and versatile, it works everywhere from the gym to the bar to the boardroom, depending on the silhouette in question. Here, 20 great black sneakers for fall, spanning from casual to couture. 

Common Projects Achilles 

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These iconic luxury leathers feature Common Project’s telltale gold serial number on the heel, and project a whole different vibe from the typical snow white style.

Get it here for $410.

Nike Air Max 270 Premium

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Comfort meets style with these cult favorites that feature a smooth leather upper and a bouncy Air unit on the heel.

Get it here for $170.

Greats The Royale

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These sleek sneaks don’t just have a luxe Italian leather exterior — the inside is lined with it as well.

Get it here for $179.

Converse X Carhartt WIP One Star

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Converse’s new collaboration with Carhartt Work In Progress gives the classic One Star a military makeover that’s more rugged than ever.

Get it here for $110.

Air Jordan X OVO 8

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These striking J’s are an eye-catching collab between Air Jordan and Drake’s OVO brand.

Get it here for $270.

Balenciaga Track Trainers

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The Italian brand takes the “dad sneaker” to a new level of designer luxury.

Get it here for $850.

Converse X Comme des Garçons PLAY

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Classic Chucks get a trendy twist with the Comme des Garçons heart logo, created by CdG’s Rei Kawakubo and New York graphic artist Filip Pagowski.

Get it here for $135.

Y-3 Kaiwa

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These killer kicks are reminiscent of a shark with a high tongue, sleek leather upper, and smooth suede heel.

Get it here for $400.

Sketchers Porter – Ressen

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This casual lace up has a leather exterior with contrasting suede accents, memory foam insole, and shock-absorbing midsole. Kinda like leather Chucks, except comfier.

Get it here for $80.

Calvin Klein Ignotus High Tops

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Suede racing stripes give these high tops from Calvin Klein a sporty edge.

Get it here for $130.

Reebok 3D OP Lite

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These geometric Reeboks not only look sharp, they have great shock absorption and cushioning, too.

Get it here for $120.

Mark Nason Los Angeles Boomtown

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Stay cool and comfy all season with the Boomtown’s lightweight, breathable knitted upper and an air-cooled memory foam insole.

Get it here for $100.

Under Armour Project Rock 1

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Under Armour’s best-selling shoes of all time was created in collaboration with the one-and-only Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Do you even lift, bro?

Get it here for $120.

Adidas Stan Smith

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Classic Stans get a blacked-out leather facelift that’s perfect for fall.

Get it here for $75.

New Balance X90

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Another stylish homage to the dad sneaker, these have a smooth suede and mesh upper and are lightweight thanks to NB’s trademark REVlite midsole.

Get it here for $140.

Adidas Originals Yung-96

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Inspired by the ’90s, a fashionably chunky yet lightweight outsole surrounds a cushioned EVA midsole that’s lined with breathable mesh for all-day comfort.

Get it here for $100.

Adidas Ultraboost

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The Ultraboost features a breathable Primeknit upper to seamlessly wrap around your foot for a comfortable fit, and a reinforced heel provides even more support.

Get it here for $180.

Vans Sk8-Hi MTE

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A premium weather-resistant leather upper and a heat retention layer are way more durable than your favorite Vans slip-ons. 

Get it here for $90.

KOIO Primo Onyx

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A super soft calf leather lining and vegetable-tanned Vachetta leather makes these handmade sneakers worth every penny.

Get it here for $368.

Kenneth Cole Brand F

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These stylish high-tops could probably pair as well with a suit as they do with black jeans.

Get it here for $160.

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