PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Taking their rightful spot at the top of this week’s list are Nike and A Ma Maniére, who have teamed up once again for a typically lowkey iteration of the Air Jordan 4. Continuing their ongoing and wildly successful partnership, Nike and A Ma Maniére reimagine the Air Jordan 4 with a rich buttery suede upper material, which boasts a striking shade of ‘Violet Ore’, with alternate features including an aged cream and white midsole unit, signature Air Jordan 4 cage units, subtle studded silverware, as well as a quilted sock lining and signature Jordan and A Ma Maniére branding on the tongue and heel.

Now that we’re partially living in a post-sneaker world, shoes like this Our Legacy WORK SHOP x Dr. Martens 1461 are a must-have, with this pair arriving in a standout orange colourway. Rocking a low-lying shape and a vibrant orange suede composition, provided by Leeds-based brand C. F. Stead, the pair also boast tonal flat laces, Our Legacy’s signature Yin Yang logo and “WORK SHOP” tongue text, as well as a robust plain welt sole and Dr. Martens’ classic black and gold AirWair heel loop. Something for those smart-casual occasions.

Bringing in the controversy once again are adidas, who have stepped forward with their widely divisive adidas adiFOM Quake sneaker. Having been consistently compared with Kanye West’s range of YEEZY releases with adidas, the adiFOM Quake sneaker dons a one-piece EVA foam material upper, much like the YEEZY Foam Runner, as well as a material sock lining, an arched sole, and signature adidas logo branding. It maybe controversial, but it’s working for us.

Coming through with the modernised-dad shoe are New Balance, who have put forward a stellar choice for any season with the release of the 990v2 Made in USA ‘White/Blue’. The pair make sure to maintain the famous New Balance 990v2 shape, with the mixed material upper donning overlapping layers of mixed beige, white, and sand, with additional features including hits of black and blue on the heel, toe box, and New Balance midfoot and tongue branding. A lighter option for winter.

Rounding out the roster for this week are Nike yet again as the sportswear giants present a perfect addition to the winter rotation, partnering with Beijing-based brand SOULGOODS for a new iteration of the Dunk High silhouette. Putting an emphasis on attention to detail for this pair, the high-top skating classic boast a khaki green suede across the upper and a black suede on the lacing eye stays, a solid black midsole, black laces, a tonal Nike midfoot emblem, as well as a mini tiger motif on the rear counter.