PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

A seeming ever-present in PAUSE’s weekly compilation lists, Supreme are back again with another sneaker team up, tapping Nike yet again for a standout ‘Brown’ iteration of the Air Max 98 TL silhouette. Boasting a striking brown synthetic leather and knit mesh upper, the autumn-ready pair also don a reflective TPU overlay and lining, a rubber outsole and foam midsole adorned with an impact-ready airbag, a mesh tongue and moulded heel panel, a Supreme x Nike co-branded footbed, as well as reflective outline logos on the tongue, side panelling and heel. This is most definitely streetwear royalty.

Returning to fill yet another slot in the sneaker round-up are Stussy and Converse, who have joined forces once again for another iteration of the famous One Star sneaker. Debuting in a light green colourway, adding yet another dose of autumn to this week’s roster, the pair don One Star’s typical low-lying shape and Stussy’s signature 8-ball emblem, which takes its place on the midfoot panelling. Additional details include Converse’s classic white and black piped midsole, a collaboratively-branded tongue patch, metallic hardware eyelets, as well as white upper stitching and a set of black laces. A no-brainer.

Coming in hot once more are Nike, who have released an old-school SB Dunk Low titled ‘Why So Sad?’. Being reminiscent of the brand’s iconic ‘Pigeon’ SB Dunks, this new pair stick to a tried and tested formula, utilising typical SB Dunk features like rich suede materials, fattened tongues and laces, as well as clean upper panelling. Arriving in a mixed light blue, navy and red colourway, the pair also rock a white midsole and a semi-translucent outsole, a traditional Nike midfoot emblem, a rear heel ‘Biking Pigeon’ stitched graphic, as well as a wear-away tongue which fades to unveil a mixed shade of yellow. The dream skater shoe.

Being without doubt one of the most continuously stellar releases of this past year is the Salehe Bembury x Crocs Pollex Clog, which has now been reimagined in a vibrant ‘Peach’ colourway. Inserting another autumn-ready colourway into the mix, Bembury’s latest features the typical finger-print style upper imprint, darkened strapping and toe box features, as well as the silhouette’s signature perforated toe. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.

Completing this week’s line-up are Reebok and London-born streetwear brand maharishi, who have stepped forward with an eco-friendly version of the sportswear giant’s LT Court sneaker. Debuting in a ‘Hemp’ colourway and composition, the pair boast a multi-textured upper, an aged cream midsole, as well as hits of khaki green on the outsole, sock lining, and upper maharishi branding. If you fancy straying away from the status quo, Reebok is always a good place to start.