PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Prepare yourself for the New Balance 204L tidal wave. The next “it” shoe gets one of its first high-profile collaborations, with this new Kith take arriving in a solid dose of “Sunburst Orange.” This pair follows suit to the trends, but we’re not mad: it works. Grab yours now.

It’s about time Nike jumped into the formal mule game, and they’ve put the ball in the competition’s court for this one. The monochromatic solid “Black/Metallic Silver” mule journeys into uncharted territory for Air Jordan, putting forward a chunky and sporty, yet elevated silhouette that incorporates elements of its design DNA, particularly in the sole unit. A touch of solid silver “AIR JORDAN” branding keeps a minimal flow to the pair. Here for these.

Moving into the less formal side of the slip-on game, the Aries x Crocs Classic Clog hits a home run with this latest entry, bringing a street-savvy chic to your trusty favourite Crocs silhouette. Adorned across the entirety of the frontal section, outdoorsy, street-ready “jibbitz” fill the classic Crocs holes, with autumn leaves and magic mushrooms lining up alongside metallic London relic-style nicknacks. An adjustable strap and signature Aries “temple” logo hardware also feature, adding to the murky high shine black and dark algae green colour scheme. Yes, yes, yes.

Whatever you’re thinking, we’re thinking it too. The ERL “Huge” Flip Flop is maybe the most unwearable take on a flip flop we’ve ever seen, but we love fashion, so that means we love a bit of drama. If you’re a short king or queen, ERL have cooked up a height-altering cheat code for you this summer. You might get a few stares at the beach, but that’s all part of the fun.

Last but not least, Nike ACG are doubling down on the world of hiking and reintroducing a retro silhouette into the zeitgeist. A “Yellow Zest” approach to the classic Phassad silhouette has us swooning, not to mention the retro black piping around the vintage-style Nike Swoosh. This feels like a pair that could creep up the pecking order in your summer rotation.