PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

New Balance lead the way for yet another weekly round-up, with this latest drop seeing Salehe Bembury return to the fold with a new iteration of the New Balance 990v2 sneaker. Maintaining its robust shape, the pair take on a dusty salmon pink colour scheme, with hits of rich purple adorning the New Balance midfoot and tongue insignia. Additional details include Bembury’s signature ‘finger-print’ design on the heel, a rough suede and mesh upper composition, as well as a comfort-centric Abzorb sole unit. Pre-plan the fit for this pair.

If you want to be pretty in pink come Christmas time, Jacquemus and Nike have got your back. Coming through with a hot pink iteration of the collaboratively-reimagined Air Humara LX sneaker, the low-lying sneaker boasts a mixed mesh, suede and material upper with a raised cushioned midsole continuing the bright pink colour palette into the gum sole. Like the previous drops, Jacquemus opt for a golden mini Nike Swoosh on the midfoot as well as heel and collar strapping, with cream laces and a similarly-shaded tongue tab rounding out the highlights. A heavy-hitting standout.

Whilst a host of ASICS sneaker collaborations have come to light in recent months, this one with A.P.C. firmly stands out from the crowd. Debuting in a “Black” colourway, the sporty pair utilise vibrant blue tie-dyed laces and lace loops, signature ASICS midfoot branding in black, as well as colourful plastic heel bubbles adorned with APC lettering. A luxury beater for each and every weather? Sign me up.

It’s been a long time coming. The Certified Lover Boy inspired Nike x Nocta Air Force 1 Low SP sees Drake link-up with Nike yet again, with a very classic take on the iconic AF1 sneaker proving a popular release. The pair stick to the script and utilise the triple white colour scheme the AF1 is so known for, incorporating a rich leather composition for the upper as well as subtle “Love You Forever” text on the midsole, stitched NOCTA heel branding, and love heart outsole imprints. ‘Way 2 Sexy’.

Nike continue to dominate this week’s proceedings as another long-awaited standout Air Force 1 drops, with UNDEFEATED taking their stab at the famous silhouette. Arriving in a “Multi-Patent” colourway, the vibrant sneaker dons shiny panelled patent leather across the upper, with shades of blue, red, burgundy and pink making the pair pop, whilst a bright orange paints the famous Nike midfoot Swoosh. Lastly, a semi-translucent outsole, a white midsole, and signature UNDEFEATED heel branding complete the garish pair, with UNDEFEATED proving once again why they are one of the very best Nike collaborators.