PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Proving it’s very much a “BRAT” summer, Stüssy x Nike return for another instalment of vintage-style footwear, with the Nike heritage LD-1000 shoe getting the rebrand. being one of the sportswear giants’ oldest silhouettes, Stüssy undertook quite the task to get the pair in shape and relevant to today’s audience, with this “Action Green” iteration being just the ticket. Of course, this shade of green is currently all the rage in pop culture, with the woven black Nike Swoosh and black leather heel hits letting the green mesh upper standout. “Stüssy” lettering adorns the back heel as well as the tongue tab, making sure to keep the spirit of Stüssy’s branding alive.

You thought the onslaught of adidas Samba releases was bad last summer? Prepare yourself for the introduction of the adidas SL 72 OG. Pushing the low-lying vintage pair with a star-studded line-up of brand ambassadors, including Jules Koundé, Bella Hadid, and A$AP Nast, adidas keeps the momentum going for this new “it” SL 72 OG sneaker, debuting an of the times “Silver Metallic Navy” colourway. A crackled silver upper composition supports the pair in shining in the glorious summer sun, whilst a riveted gum sole keep grip and security at the top of the agenda.

Whether you like it or not, the polka dot is back in a big way. Capitalising on the fun-loving pattern, Vans are looking for their real renaissance moment as well, teaming up with the sister brand of legendary Parisian community spot, PaperBoy, being aptly named: PaperGirl. Of course, the Vans Old Skool silhouette stays true to its typical shape as a black canvas polka dot and PaperGirl logo upper sweeps along the midfoot and seamlessly combines with soft suede on the toe box and heel, whilst a concrete grey midsole and PaperGirl heel lettering combine with white laces and Vans’ iconic stripe to round out the pair. Get your wallets and purses ready, these arrive tomorrow, July 20th, via the PaperBoy website.

Collaborations continue to rule the roost here as Comme des Garçons x Nike makes a long-awaited return with the Air Foamposite One. Ready for the upcoming 2024 Paris Olympics, Comme des Garçons and Nike strike gold with this heritage take on the Air Foamposite One, hot stepping through with a “Cat Eye” iteration that boasts updated circular Foamposite moulding across the midfoot, a marble-like design style, Olympics-themed pull tabs consisting of gold, silver, and bronze tones, as well as simple but effective Comme des Garçons heel lettering. The best Comme des Garçons x Nike Foamposite yet?

The runner sneaker continues to reign supreme at ASICS, especially when we’re talking about the GEL-Kayano 14. The almighty classic hit the headlines in a “Cream/Sweet Pink” colourway this SS24 season, subtly reimagining the signature white mesh base of the ASICS heritage sneaker with a vibrant pop of pink across the cushioned sole unit and rear heel text. A *chef’s kiss* if ever we’ve seen one.