White, Cream, Grey or Black: What a Sneaker's Colour Does to an Outfit

The sneaker is the last colour the eye reads in an outfit, so it works like a full stop. This piece compares white, cream, grey and black sneakers and what each does against the trousers above it, from blending into the leg to making a bright line at the hem.

Pick a sneaker colour and a trouser colour in the interactive to see how loud the pairing is, with the rule of thumb behind it, when to break it, and what to look for in a pair at any budget.