Top Picks
Lace-up nylon trainers Gola Tornado
HANNAH’S PICK SNEAKINLace-up nylon trainers Gola Tornado
£67.68 SNEAKIN
White Actix Women's Trainer
ZARA’S PICK FILAWhite Actix Women's Trainer
£45.00 FILA
Laced trainers for women Gola Grandslam Elite
MEGAN’S PICK MADE IN PARADISLaced trainers for women Gola Grandslam Elite
£74.45 MADE IN PARADIS
Ivachy Classic Lace-Up Shoes With Contrast Stitching In Black
DANI’S PICK DOROTHY PERKINSIvachy Classic Lace-Up Shoes With Contrast Stitching In Black
£39.00 £29.25 DOROTHY PERKINS
Wave Prophecy LS Sneakers black
FREYA’S PICK THE DOUBLE FWave Prophecy LS Sneakers black
£220.00 £165.00 THE DOUBLE F
How we pick

Nobody here is paid to push a brand. Hannah, Zara, Megan, Dani and Freya went through everything in black lace up sneakers the way you would on a lunch break, scrolling, squinting at the fabric, checking the price twice. What made the list is what they'd actually put in their own basket. We look for pieces that wash well, sit right and don't cost silly money for what they are, and we mix up the shops so you're not just looking at one high street name over and over. Prices and stock come straight from the retailers and change often, so it's always worth a quick check before you buy.

Under £506 pieces
£50 to £10012 pieces
Worth the splurge7 pieces