PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

There was only ever going to be one way of kicking off this week’s line-up as the return of the Nike TN gets into full flow, working alongside Samuel Ross’ A-COLD-WALL* to put in a shout for sneaker of the year. Arriving in a bold and unforgiving ‘House Blue’ colourway, this striking take on the TN sees ACW’s subtle branding spread itself across the upper, midsole, and rear heel, with abstract square designs and hits of silver detailing rounding out the pair. Speaks for itself.

Arriving with a double-bill, Nike have put forward a brand new silhouette for the AW23′ season as the Calm Mule places itself into the spotlight in an apt ‘Olive’ green colourway. Looking to match the likes of Salehe Bembury and Crocs, Nike’s latest introduction falls into the comfort-centric slip-on footwear hype as a solid autumn-ready green adorns the one-colour silhouette, whilst a rear heel tactical strap and an embossed Nike toe Swoosh keep the pair simple yet effective.

New Balance’s ground-stomping silhouette continues to come in a wide array of iterations as this ‘Washed Blue’ version keeps these vibrant shades firmly on the AW23′ agenda. The slightly worn-looking pair again boasts one solid colour across them as a grey-come-blue spreads across all areas and works alongside signature New Balance “N” midfoot branding, a multi-curved midsole, as well as a rich combined suede and mesh material composition. A standout shape for autumn.

This dynamic duo continue to produce classy entries that are bound to catch the eyes of many as we head further into fashion month, with ASICS x GmbH once again producing a solid effort in the form of the GEL-KAYANO Legacy. Debuting in a dipped green colourway, the attention-grabbing pair features a high-gloss finish, metallic details, in addition to striking colour blocking. Get styling.

Keeping the slip-on trend firmly in play, Levi’s have teamed up with Crocs for a standout ‘Sashiko Denim’ iteration of their famous silhouette, providing a final dose of summer for any aspiring AW23′ wardrobe. Maintaining that laidback lifestyle, this collaboration sees a light wash blue denim hit the front panelling of the pair, which boast predominantly cream coloured outsoles and heel strappings, with additional features including a signature Levi’s red tag and debossed Crocs heel lettering, metallic accents, and a floral-style white upper stitching.