PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Kicking off a quiet week in the sneaker world are Nike, who have brought back a certified classic for this line-up, rolling out an up-to-date edition of the Air Max 97 OG ‘Silver Bullet’. Sticking very much to the pair’s famous colour scheme and shape, this iteration of the sneaker simply give sneaker heads another chance to cop their grail, with the pair keeping their streamlined shape, signature all-over silver and red colour scheme, as well as the iconic Air Max bubble midfoot technology. A classic should never go amiss.

Keeping the Nike train going, the giants of the sportswear world have unveiled their Autumn-ready Air Force 1 Low “Gorge Green”. Taking a wholly retro approach, the pre-aged sneaker keep things clean with a signature white leather upper, which is adorned with darkened cream coloured stitching, similarly-shaded aged laces as well as an aged midsole, with standout hits of dark forest green colouring in the midfoot Nike emblem, midsole “Air” lettering, the outsole, in addition to the heel tab and tongue. An easy-to-wear classic, what could go wrong?

Bringing things back into the modern day, Salehe Bembury returns to the list with another Crocs Pollex Clog entry, this time around giving sneaker heads a plain and simple ‘Sasquatch’ colourway. Arriving in a stark shade of black, this pair continue the ongoing release of the Crocs Pollex Clog, maintaining the famous characteristics that have made this pair such a popular slip-on sneaker, of which include a perforated toe box and midfoot area, contrasting strap and toe detailing, as well as Bembury’s now iconic ‘fingerprint’ upper mould design.

Bringing a high-top ankle warmer into the mix are New Balance, who have yet again put forward another stellar iteration of the 650 silhouette. Debuting in a simple white-on-white colourway, the 80s-inspired pair build off the back of Aimè Leon Dore’s recent work on the silhouette, with this iteration sticking to the successful script. Offering up a streamlined, ready-to-wear sneaker, New Balance’s triple white 650 also boasts a simple white leather construction, a puff and stitch collar,a raw edged leather eyerow, as well as a host of signature New Balance branding. An everyday wear if ever we’ve seen one.

Adding a touch of luxury to round out this week’s list are Balenciaga and adidas, who have once more joined forces for another round of collaboratively-designed sneakers. Introducing the bright blue iteration of Balenciaga’s Speed Runner sneaker, this high-top shoe keep things simple with a comfort-centric mesh construction, a sock-style ankle, collaboratively-branded Balenciaga x adidas branding, the latter’s famous Three Stripes on the top of the sock, as well as a flat ridged rubber sole. No this isn’t 2017… the Speed Runner is back.