PAUSE Picks: 5 Sneaker Releases of the Week

With the release of his album DONDA, Ye is back delivering new sneakers as this week marks the launch of the YZY KNT RNNR, a new colourway of the Foam Runner and this yellow-hued Boost 700 model. The shoe features reflective notes on the upper, including the large 700 branding which runs across the side, along with a contrasting black midsole and details.

An artist whose legacy and influence is undeniable, Converse celebrates the street-inspired art of Jean-Michel Basquiat with its latest collection. Using the classic Skidgrip OX sneaker as its canvas, the shoe features the artwork Kings of Egypt II, painted in 1982, on its upper.

A shoe that has become a signature model for Off-White, the Out Of Office sneaker features a classic, basketball-inspired silhouette. This latest release sees the shoe in a navy blue, orange and white colourway, with the brand’s zip-tie branding that is found in its footwear re-imagined in calf leather.

A footwear design introduced by Matthew Williams as creative director, the Giv 1 was first debuted in the brand’s Spring/Summer 2021 collection and it looks like it’s here to stay. For this season, it is introduced in a green colourway with a sculpted sole unit that features a translucent midsole.

A footwear style that I did not expect to cover when I started doing these sneaker round-ups, Bottega Veneta has released a pair of roller skates. Referencing the popularity of roller skating in the 70s and 80s, these retro-infused sneakers are handcrafted in Italy using a smooth cream leather on the upper. Possibly the most luxurious roller skates in existence, they are tagged at a cool £1,565.