Black high-tops are our new favorite footwear fallback. So we found some classics, some minimalist, some retro reinventions, and more so you can join in the fun.

In middle school, I got a pair of black high-tops, ... Your shoes will be waterproof, and slightly more resistant to stains. Lundmark Pure Bee's Wax, $7, Amazon.

The heel counter and a band along the ankle high top portion are red leather, as well as a red leather Nike "swoosh" on the outside and inside of the vamp. The ankle high top also has fabric painted ...

Golf sneakerheads are no strangers to the high-top renaissance. Brands like FootJoy, Duca Del Cosma and adidas have classic styles for winter weather (a.k.a. Golf boots) featuring higher tops, and ...

The ankle protection provided by high-top shoes may not be enough to reduce sprain risk significantly. In fact, this design may reduce athletic performance, and increase risk of ankle sprain for some.