14 All-Black Running Shoes for Peak Performance and Style

Field magazine

When all else in your closet fails, an all-black outfit will always work. Black is effortlessly stylish, sleek, and yeah, I’ll say it, practical (fewer stains, less visible dirt marks, no worries). When it comes down to it, all-black apparel is a genius combination of style and function that can instantly make you look far more put together than you might actually be. (Check out our top picks for the best all white running shoes, too.)

For those among us working with an athletic aesthetic both in town and on the trail, the black running shoe is key. Few pieces of active apparel or outdoor gear can be as feature-rich as these and still be an excellent sartorial choice—although, we can make an exception for you, puffy jackets. Be it a nitrogen-infused midsole, seamless construction, and the ability to customize your fit with the turn of a dial, running sneakers can come fully-loaded with the latest tech, but an entirely black look elevates this hardwearing product to a level of timeless, understated cool.

The tricky part is finding the best black running shoes for your look and lifestyle. So, to save you the research, we rounded up a comprehensive list of the best men’s & women’s running shoes—in all-black—with exceptional design, high-performance features, and long-lasting active comfort to take you from town, trail, and beyond.