New Balance's new casual lifestyle sneaker, the 471, is standing on the soles of giants with a 1970s-inspired look and modern ...

And sales of all-black running shoes, she notes, have definitely risen for the brand. ‘While all-white and neon colours are still popular, the pendulum has swung to include triple black styles ...

But recently, a quieter contender has taken over: black. Across the board, nearly every major running brand seems to have caught onto the appeal of the all-black shoe. In January, Nike flipped its ...