PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Releasing as the second colourway from Tom Sachs and Nike’s most recent team-up, this ‘Yellow’ iteration of the Tom Sachs x Nike General Purpose Shoe takes a more vibrant approach to the silhouette. In comparison to the prior ‘Grey’ colourway, this pair is doused in a vibrant all-over yellow colour that is ideal for the upcoming autumn months, whilst the pair also rock an aged cream midsole, red heel tabs, a signature midfoot Nike Swoosh, as well as a black tread outsole. A must-have beater.

Albeit it’s not much of a sneaker, but this Moncler x Clarks Originals Wallabee Boot gives you something left-of-centre for the autumn season. Arriving alongside a similarly-designed ‘Beige Wool’ iteration, this standout pair boast bright ‘Orange Wool’ composition, with the entirety of the upper donning a fuzzy wool material. Additional features include a signature Clarks sole as well as metallic lacing togs, which provide ultimate comfort through an adjustable bungee cord. Lastly, suede logo fobs, which boast both Clarks and Moncler branding, come attached to the upper of the pair. Aside from the Moncler design touch, you can never go wrong with a Wallabee.

Continuing their slate of RC30 releases, New Balance have stepped forward with a toned-down iteration of their new R30 silhouette. Releasing in a ‘Black/Sea Salt’ colourway, this pair keep to the script and utilise the same colour blocking, mixed suede and mesh materials, and twisted outsole that the prior releases saw, instead simply switching out other colours for a minimal black and grey palette. Lastly, hits of red adorn the lining of the heel as well as the New Balance tongue branding, with signature New Balance insignia sitting on the midfoot panelling. If you’re looking to cast your style back to the 70s, this pair are a must cop.

Making their second appearance on this week’s line-up are Nike, who have yet again stepped forward with Tokyo-born brand sacai for a collaborative iteration of Nike’s infamous Cortez sneaker. Making their mark on a Nike classic once again, sacai have doubled-up the tongues, heels, sock linings and Nike Swooshes in their usual style, utilising the pair’s iconic ‘White/University Red/Blue’ colour scheme as well. Mixing up the typical Cortez composition, the pair utilise hits of grey on the upper with a printed Nike Swoosh adorning the midfoot, whilst a rough suede appears on the toe box and eye stays. A modern take on a classic? Yes please.

Making a return to the limelight, streetwear heritage Off-White have stepped forward with another colourway of their “Out of Office” low-top sneakers, which arrive in a predominantly white colourway. The ultra-neutral sneaker rocks a chunky shape, merging street, basketball, and running influences, as well as utilising calf-leather for the upper materials, hits of ‘Camel Brown’ on the outsole and “For Walking” midfoot text, in addition to black Off-White branding on the rear heel of the pair. In typical Off-White fashion, attention to detail is key, with finishing touches including a signature Zip Tie tag, a branded insole, as well as a comfort-centric padded ankle.