PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

With a new Nike Dunk Low seemingly dropping every week, it makes the classic silhouette hard to ignore. With this iteration, Nike utilise the popularity of vintage-style clothing through a dark green leather for the upper overlays as well as an aged cream midsole, with the rest of the upper being compiled with white leather. Matching cream laces and a dark green sole complete the sneaker, with this shoe looking like it’s set to be reselling for a hefty amount.

Skateboarding shoes are in like never before, and the Li-Ning x Erik Ellington SUN-RISE model is one of the best of recent memory. This second collaborative drop between both Li-Ning and Erik Ellington is inspired by the colours of a sunrise, with an all-black leather upper contrasting with the vibrant gradient pink-purple midsole. The shoe’s laces feature 3M reflective yarn, making it a pair that’ll pop for the ‘gram. This pair are set top drop March 25th.

Also releasing their second collaboration is Lanvin and Gallery Dept, coming together for a capsule that includes a paint-splattered iteration of Lanvin’s famous Curb sneaker. The chunky streetwear favourite keeps its oversized laces, this time opting for a baby blue silk, with a black suede and mesh upper and gum sole being irregularly covered in colourful paint splatters. This pair is most definitely an everyday wear for summer.

Spring is notorious for rainfall, sunshine, and then more rainfall. In essence, it’s very unpredictable. If you’re looking for a touch of luxury, Bottega Veneta’s “Orange” Puddle Boots are the perfect addition to your new season wardrobe. A yellowish-orange covers the entirety of the boot, adding that splash of colour for the spring palette, whilst an all-rubber composition makes the pair durable for any poor weather conditions.

A shoe that needs no introduction is the CdG Play x Converse Chuck 70, having been widely popular ever since its initial 2009 release. The latest update to the collaboration sees the pair stick to its simple design, with this iteration including a white canvas upper with a CdG heart design. The major difference to the shoe sees a rubberised red midsole take centre stage, providing a bright pop to the otherwise unchanged pair. Consider this pair for a reliable summer shoe.