The Many Sides of Black Leather Sneakers

There’s no denying the power of black in a wardrobe. It’s dark nature is bold, but not overpowering. Black leather sneakers reap the benefits of this shadowy shade along with the luxe and textured feel of leather. And while they go great together, the combination could use embellishments to give every pair of black leather sneakers a unique touch.

Black sneakers have more to them than rubber soles and leather bodies. We’re breaking down their different but equally stylish sides.

Studded

Bring bling down to your feet with hardcore studded sneaks. Gold or silver pops of metal look best on a dark foundation and give a typical black kick extra edge. Whether the studs are placed in intricate patterns or in simple lines, a pair of these embellished shoes will upgrade any look. Go full on monochrome in black jeans, an inky tee and studded high-tops.

Embossed

Subtle details, like snakeskin or crocodile give black sneakers more dimension and texture. Instead of choosing a sleek and smooth finish, walk on the wild side with an embossed, slip-on sneaker. Let the shoes be the highlight of your outfit and wear them with casual overalls.

Zippered

Beyond their utilitarian purposes, zippers can break up a solid black leather shoe to give them extra shine. On the back of the ankle or running up the sides, let zippers serve a greater good than keeping your shoes on. Embrace the inherent athletic feel of lace-up sneakers with a raw twist in jogger sweatpants and a leather jacket.

Bi-Tonal

Introduce a simple streak of color into the dark leather canvas with pops of neon in the sole or along the footbed. The contrasting hues will allow low-tops to stand out more than if they were solid black. Let them pop against a whiteout ensemble.

Liven up already-stylish leather black sneakers with metallic touches and a little color. They’ll make any and every look edgier.

A black sneaker pops when embossed, studded, zippered and color-coded.

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