While white trainers often hog the fashion limelight, black trainers are a timeless asset to any wardrobe, as they can work with almost any outfit, finely balancing form with function. Here, we’ve picked the 10 best to shop in the winter sales, from Balenciaga’s mid-top trainers to Alexander McQueen classics. 

Givenchy Spectre panelled woven and leather low-top trainers; HK$4,950, shop now at selfridges.com

Givenchy Spectre panelled woven and leather low-top trainers; HK$4,950, shop now at selfridges.com

Balenciaga Triple S leather and mesh mid-top trainers; HK$5,600, shop now at selfridges.com

Balenciaga Triple S leather and mesh mid-top trainers; HK$5,600, shop now at selfridges.com

Balmain BBold leather sneakers; HK$7,800, shop now at farfetch.com

Balmain BBold leather sneakers; HK$7,800, shop now at farfetch.com

Rick Owens Logo-patch recycled-fibre sock trainers; HK$2,041, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Rick Owens Logo-patch recycled-fibre sock trainers; HK$2,041, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Christian Louboutin Lou spikes woman orlato flat pat dark ra; HK$8,100, shop now at selfridges.com

Christian Louboutin Lou spikes woman orlato flat pat dark ra; HK$8,100, shop now at selfridges.com

Common Projects Achilles low sneakers; HK$2,340, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Common Projects Achilles low sneakers; HK$2,340, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Marni Pablo low-top sneakers; HK$4,590, shop now at farfetch.com

Marni Pablo low-top sneakers; HK$4,590, shop now at farfetch.com

Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh New arrow suede trainers; HK$2,550.00, shop now at selfridges.com

Off-White c/o Virgil Abloh New arrow suede trainers; HK$2,550.00, shop now at selfridges.com

Alexander McQueen Runway leather and suede platform trainers; HK$2900, shop now at selfridges.com

Alexander McQueen Runway leather and suede platform trainers; HK$2900, shop now at selfridges.com

Loewe Ballet Runner leather and suede trainers; HK$5,350, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Loewe Ballet Runner leather and suede trainers; HK$5,350, shop now at matchesfashion.com

Where to shop the sales for black trainers:

Selfridges: UP TO 30% OFF
Farfetch: UP TO 60% OFF
Net-A-Porter: UP TO 70% OFF
MatchesFashion: UP TO 60% OFF
24S: UP TO 50% OFF
SSENSE: UP TO 60% OFF
Luisaviaroma: UP TO 80% OFF
TheOutnet: Extra 20% OFF ON SALES ITEM