In black, it's hard to tell where the Stan Smith really fits. They will not do like shoes, like sneakers, but they are more elegant than white ones. They pair well with casual wear, but only as long as they don't wrinkle, which doesn't last long. The fact that they're all black makes them look classier than white, but all of the branding is completely invisible, making it look like something you might find at Walmart or Target.