PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Bound to be one of the most popular releases come the end of the year, the sacai x Nike VaporWaffle ‘White/Sail’ becomes the latest collaboration in a long line of releases between the two brands. The sneaker sees a creamy white design for the upper as well as a gum sole, with Chitose Abe’s signature doubled up swoosh, tongue, lace, and well, everything, making an expected appearance. This pair released alongside an all black iteration also.

Giving everybody a new dose of dad shoe, the adidas Response CL Bad Bunny shoe is a redesign of the classic noughties running era sneaker, utilising a combination of mesh and ‘melted’ leather overlays for the upper. The shoe comes in a worn-looking off white colourway with greyish silver accents on the three stripes and other accompanying accents. If you need a chunky shoe for everyday wear, this is a good place to start.

As part of their wide-ranging replica collection, Maison Margiela have released this semi-painted splattered sneaker for the spring season. Adding splashes of various colours, this shoe can be worn heavily as its gum bottoms and rough around the edges vibe gives it that unique wearability factor, giving it an edge over other luxury sneakers. Even for the price, it’s wearability all year round makes it a pair worth picking up.

As part of the 11 by Boris Bidjan Saberi x Salomon collaboration, this low top Bamba 5 sneaker will provide your wardrobe with a welcome splash of colour and with spring just around the corner, what better time to do it. The sneaker boasts pink piece-dyed mesh around the upper as well as a similarly coloured Treaded Contragrip® rubber outsole, with additional Quicklace™ closure providing that signature Salomon touch.

Coming into the spring season, we all know how unpredictable the weather can be. The CAT Footwear Trespass Waterproof Galosh boot provides you with the robust pair that you need to get through those spontaneous flash downpours. Coming in a grey and black colourway, the upper ankle part of the shoe is comprised of soft grey waterproof nubuck, whilst the sole and mudguard is made out of a durable black rubber. This pair is most certainly a reliable choice for the long term.