Not Leggings—This IYKYK Pants Trend Looks Even Better With Black Sneakers (Especially in This Color)
Leggings are fine, but if you want black sneakers to look fresh in 2026, style them with these pants instead.
Black leggings and black sneakers are a timeless activewear pairing, but if you're looking to refresh your workout wardrobe, consider making one simple swap: trade your classic leggings for navy flared pants. Making a strong case for the trend is Mia Goth, who was recently spotted styling navy flared leggings with black sneakers.
While heading to a yoga class in L.A. last week, Goth showcased the outfit pairing in a simple yet put-together way. She styled a blue oversize graphic T-shirt with navy flared leggings. To personalize her look, she wore a blue bandana tied around her head, a brown-and-white knit shoulder bag, and black retro sunglasses. For her footwear, she selected black Salomon XT-Whisper sneakers, a popular street-style design modeled after an early-2000s trail-running shoe.
On Mia Goth: Salomon XT Whisper Sneakers ($145)
Flared pants strike the perfect balance between classic leggings and wide-leg pants. Made from the same comfortable, stretchy fabric, they're fitted around the waist, hips, and thighs before gently flaring out at the calf. While similar, they impart a more refined feel that makes them surprisingly easy to weave into an everyday wardrobe. Choosing navy over black also adds subtle depth and dimension, making the overall outfit feel more interesting without sacrificing versatility.
If you're looking for an alternative to pair with black sneakers, flare leggings or yoga pants are a great choice. You can wear them this summer with a tank top or graphic T-shirt, and then take them into the fall with a lightweight sweater or sporty jacket. Read on to shop my edit of the best styles and black sneakers to pair them with.
Shop Navy Flare Leggings and Black Sneakers:
Zella is one of my favorite activewear brands.
Grab these will they're still in stock.
A Vuori shopper said, "These are the most comfortable and flattering Pilates pants I've ever had! I can even sleep in them."
So chic.
These come in regular, petite, and tall sizes.
I love the retro design.
You can never go wrong with Splits59.
Adidas Tokyo sneakers are replacing Sambas as the number one must-have shoe style.
I plan to add the black to my wardrobe after I buy the navy.
Kaia Gerber loves On sneakers.
