https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs Style Advice for Fashion Lovers en-US Mon, 20 Apr 2026 17:01:30 +0000 http://bbpress.org/?v=1.0.2 q https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/search.php https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2356051 Mon, 25 Mar 2024 14:19:15 +0000 Angie 2356051@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Lots of options, sweet<b> April</b>! Crossing fingers that one will work out :)&nbsp;</p> <p>On these, I believe there are TWO insoles. So make sure you take one out to get your toebox room.&nbsp;&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355994 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 20:46:14 +0000 kinnick 2355994@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>MOBS makes an all black sneaker. &nbsp;I have the sneaker boot and it is very comfortable.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355983 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 17:59:05 +0000 LaPed 2355983@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Allbirds might be worth a look too!</p> <p><a href="https://www.allbirds.com/collections/womens-runners?hue=black" rel="nofollow">https://www.allbirds.com/colle.....?hue=black</a> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355972 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 15:32:49 +0000 kkards 2355972@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I was going to suggest sketchers, but I see that Inge already did. &nbsp;And they make a pair that are sneakers but hands free.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355962 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 13:09:39 +0000 April 2355962@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>ETA: Just ordered a pair of Ecco Soft 7 Mono 2.0 from Dillard's in the black/black/black colorway. Sorry, can't post photo because I don't have it in an accepted format.&nbsp;</p> <p>We shall see, does it pass the comfort test AND the LMA approval test? Honestly, the second one is icing on the cake and not essential.</p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355961 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 12:56:46 +0000 April 2355961@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>JNZ - so encouraging!&nbsp;</p> <p>Jaime - of course I just checked and both things I ordered are actually slip-ons and not sneakers at all. Well, they're on their way so I'll give everything a go.&nbsp; Worst case scenario: I'll end up with a workhorse that wasn't quite right for my wedding outfit.</p> <p>Side note: just got a photo from the wedding of my high school best friend's daughter. Formal sparkly gown plus sneakers - girl after my own heart! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355951 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:59:52 +0000 Jaime 2355951@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>When I was younger the only sneakers I found at all acceptable were all black exactly as you describe. But I have no current recommendations. But I like the Veja ones Inge recommended. I would go for something that wasn't trying to pretend it is not a sneaker if that makes sense. That's just me of course . </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355944 Sun, 24 Mar 2024 02:08:28 +0000 Jenni NZ 2355944@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Just out of interest, one of those Skechers is very similar to my 2019 pair which are so comfortable that I have worn them over 200 times! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355936 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 23:22:36 +0000 April 2355936@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>LP - that's a great suggestion and I will look. I guess my main concern is return shipping if they don't work for me.</p> <p>L67 - I promise photos as my outfit pieces arrive!</p> <p>Inge - you ready mind. I ordered one Skechers slip-on and one Arcipedico from Zappos this morning. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355931 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 22:47:45 +0000 Inge 2355931@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I too am loving the sound of your pink gloves!-)</p> <p> <div>Zappos has quite a few options, mostly fabric uppers, lots of Skechers in there. Would a slip-on work too, or do you need laces, April? (I've included a few slip-ons below too.)<br /></div><div><br /></div><div>FWIW: Skechers often have a roomier toebox and tend to work with my orthotics.</div></p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355921 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:44:57 +0000 lyn67 2355921@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm not a of a help, I know but will die to see the outfit itself as&nbsp; those&nbsp; pink gloves sound really glam!!!:-) Good luck with finding your shoes! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355919 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 20:31:34 +0000 LaPed 2355919@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>April — right?! The shipping cost from Germany is a bit jaw-dropping. I feel like they should be able to get better rates with DHL… I lucked into a new-in-box pair on FB marketplace, otherwise I might not have had the courage to order them. FWIW, I have the old version with a supposedly less durable sole (currently on deep discount in the sale section), and they’ve held up fine for ~3 years. So if they have your size on sale, that might offset the shipping cost. If I lived closer I’d split an order with you, as I really want to try their sandals! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355897 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 12:34:09 +0000 April 2355897@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>RC - I lemminged your flowered No Bull sneakers a couple years ago and something about them hurt my feet though I can't remember what. Really, I need a shoe notebook.&nbsp;</p> <p>Echo, will take a look!</p> <p>Zaeobi, I always appreciate a sustainable brand. I think I had ordered some Cariumas and ran into the same issue as with Carla's No Bulls but am open to trying again.</p> <p>C987 - I too would need a 38 but thank you!</p> <p>LP - the all-black version is exactly what I'm after, but the shipping to US is steep.&nbsp;</p> <p>Helena - it is definitely not a problem restricted to Canada.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355875 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 02:24:12 +0000 Echo 2355875@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Not sure if these are what you are looking for, but they are inexpensive, very low-profile, blackout, and perfect (IMO) to wear with a dress or skirt:<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.kohls.com/product/prd-4634934/so-redwood-womens-sneakers.jsp?skuid=30702094&amp;CID=shopping30&amp;utm_campaign=WOMENS%20CASUAL%20SHOES&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_product=30702094&amp;utm_campaignid=20497470954&amp;CID=shopping30&amp;utm_campaign=SSC&amp;utm_medium=CSE&amp;utm_source=google&amp;utm_campaignid=20497470954&amp;gad_source=1&amp;gclid=EAIaIQobChMI-Zbkp6mJhQMVEKRaBR2-ywPsEAQYBiABEgLGBPD_BwE&amp;gclsrc=aw.ds">https://www.kohls.com/product/.....8;CID=shop</a></p> <p>They are the equivalent of barefoot sneakers, as there is NO support in them, but I buy several pairs at a time and wear them all the time with skirts and dresses. They are incredibly comfortable for me, and they don't even tie, so no laces to fiddle with , either. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355868 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 01:36:11 +0000 April 2355868@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I'm trying to create a solid ground for a backdrop of black dress with silvery green-and-pink scarf and pink gloves.&nbsp; Silver shoes seem a bit too much, but I would not reject out of hand. </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355853 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:12:02 +0000 Angie 2355853@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Also, are you open to silver sneakers? </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355852 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 23:11:36 +0000 Angie 2355852@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p><b>April</b>, I know this has a white sole, but it runs wide in the toe box, </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355847 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 22:08:06 +0000 Zaeobi 2355847@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Cariuma do various ALL black trainers in a range of fabrics (suede, knit, leather, canvas), &amp; also as a choice of high tops or low tops:<br /> <a href="https://www.cariuma.com/search?q=All%20black%20&#038;type=product" rel="nofollow">https://www.cariuma.com/search.....pe=product</a> </p> <p>They're also made for wider feet (go up a half size if you're unsure), have comfy padding inside, sell extra shoelaces, &amp; are a sustainable brand </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355802 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 13:54:28 +0000 Carla 2355802@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I’ve been happy with my NoBull sneakers, and they have a few different styles that come in black (with or without black soles.)&nbsp;<a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.nobullproject.com/collections/womens-shoes#/filter:mfield_filter_color:Black">https://www.nobullproject.com/.....olor:Black</a></p> <p>I know you want black soles (and there are those) but for funsies I’m showing the ones my DS#2 wears (photo) and mine (in finds).</p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355789 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:59:06 +0000 Chris987 2355789@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>I just posted these Eccos for sale on the style exchange ... size 37 never worn. DM me if you are interested ... I needed&nbsp; one size up and missed my return window.&nbsp; </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355784 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:12:28 +0000 LaPed 2355784@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Are you looking for leather, or would other fabrications work too? I have these Feelgrounds knit sneakers which I love because they are nice and wide, completely flat, and sport some of the most subtle branding I've seen. Mine have a gum sole, but they do have all black as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<br /><a rel="nofollow" href="https://www.feelgrounds.com/products/original-knit-all-black">https://www.feelgrounds.com/pr.....-all-black</a></p> <p> </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355783 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 12:07:55 +0000 Helena 2355783@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Hi April, what about all black Eccos? Keds might be another option although I think they taper at the toe a little. Many of the athletic brands have all black options that would be comfortable, but these might be a little clunky for your dress!</p> <p>This might be a Canadian problem, but when I've looked for all black shoes in store I usually come up short (DD had this as a uniform requirement for her school) so generally have to shop online for these.</p> <p>Good luck! </p> https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/topic/black-footwear-sleuths-need-your-recs#post-2355782 Fri, 22 Mar 2024 11:54:18 +0000 April 2355782@https://youlookfab.com/welookfab/ <p>Per today's post, I am searching for comfortable, flat-soled sneakers in blackout colorway. All black, including laces, soles, and preferably grommets though silver might be ok there.</p> <p>I will wear these to a wedding with a dress so they must be unobtrusive - no heavily contoured soles, no screaming logos.</p> <p>My needs: roomy toebox. I have time to order and exchange but must get started to avoid the dreaded Event Wardrobe Panic.</p> <p>So what say you? Have you seen anything promising? I appreciate your suggestions! </p>