PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Back together again, MM6 Maison Margiela and Salomon have each and every sneaker head sorted for AW23′, debuting three colourways of a collaborative ACS Pro model. The standout iteration sees a light blue adorn the majority of the sneaker alongside hits of white and navy, with additional features including shaped lines on the toecap, a glossy patent leather and mesh base composition, as well as co-branded MM6 x Salomon accents on the heel and lateral sides – with this also seeing MM6 Maison Margiela’s iconic number stamp hitting the tongue. Luxury meets hiking meets streetwear.

The ultimate ‘running errands’ sneaker has returned to us in a brand new all-in-one colourway, debuting in a neutral ‘Flat Pewter’ colourway. The predominantly grey pair work in rugged suede across the toe and heels for some extra texture, whilst a typical dark grey mesh underlaps a layered, streaking material composition. A cushioned cream midsole makes sure to put that extra spring in your step too.

Spooky season is firmly upon us and Jacquemus x Nike have capitalised, releasing their latest orange edition of their original J Force 1 sneaker. Having already sold out, the exclusive to Jacquemus sneaker keeps the design composition of the previous black and white releases, with a interlaced woven midsole being the standout design feature. Both Jacquemus and Nike branding sits pretty on the midfoot and heel, with a set of white laces balancing out the conversation-starting pair.

Keeping this fiery note going, NOCTA’s long-awaited release of the Glide silhouette has seen a bold ‘Crimson’ colourway take the stage on this sneaker of the year contender. The celebrity-endorsed pair boasts a crimson red across the entirety of the breathable textile upper as a reflective foxing piece adds an extra pop on the Zoom Air forefoot bag, whilst a Nike Swoosh on the lateral side, TPU Nike upper details, and custom NOCTA logos on the tongue and TPU keeps NOCTA’s name in the mouths of many a passerby.

Vans’ affection for the 00s is very often a sight to behold, with the rise of their Knu Skool silhouette being a true sign of the times. Coming forward with arguably their best effort yet, this black and tartan iteration of the chunky skate-ready pair stays true to the much-loved black and white colour scheme that has become so synonymous with the brand, inserting a trendy dose of red tartan into the midfoot Vans striping and tongue area. Lastly, a sense of uniformity arrives through thick white laces matching up to the robust white midsole, tying in nicely with the simplistic Vans branding on the heel and tongue. Ready to wear just about anywhere.