PAUSE Picks: Top Sneaker Releases of the Week

Nike is firmly in its comeback season, with this newest Shox Ride 2 Premium proving to be one of its more solid efforts to date. The monochromatic take on the heritage basketball sneaker sees the raised sole unit keep its place, with the rest of the leather release boasting a completely darkened brown colourway, boasting distressed detailing and debossed Nike detailing.

If any up-and-comer is ready to take over the footwear scene in 2025, it’s Pennon. The Korean footwear outfit continue to go from strength to strength, with this High Boot Low proving to be one of the most perfected takes on a heritage hiking silhouette in recent years. Debuting in a black “Pebbled Leather” colourway, the hit pair feature a rugged semi-square rounded toe shape, signature D-rings and speed hooks, and are matched with a pebble-grain cowhide and washed cowhide lining composition, whilst cowhide-detailed heel patches, a lightweight Vibram outsole, interchangeable multi and solid colour laces, and an action-ready back loop detail keep the pair ready for anything.

If you haven’t come across the HOKA Speed Loafers yet, then where have you been? The viral HOKA entry hops on the sneaker-come-loafer trend, but instead brings forward a much more outdoor-ready approach. The brand’s focus on the great outdoors is apparent through a robust and elevated Vibram sole unit, whilst an all-black colour scheme keeps the pair clean for the long-term. Go on, get involved.

Step into the future with the Taqwa Bint Ali x adidas Megaride Mary-Jane, a pair that we’re not quite sure how to describe, so we’ll just let them do the talking.

Just when you think you’ve got Timberland cornered, they find a way of surprising you. These luxe “Woven” Timberland 6-Inch Boots reimagine the classic silhouette, leaning into some Bottega Veneta stylings with an retro interwoven design. The dark brown entry boasts a deep chocolate palette across its entirety, with metallic eyelets and a similarly-styled Timberland logo bringing in some alternate textures. You’re looking at the next big Timberland boot, so be quick.