Mr Salehe Bembury has his fingerprints all over these sneakers. No, really – see the silver “N” logo on the quarter panel. On the payroll first at Yeezy, then Versace and Crocs, the designer of the moment is on a roll with his latest collaboration with New Balance. This reworking of its 1992 running shoe comes in what we’d describe as a vibrant sherbet lime, with a signature Bembury tab. The ABZORB cushioning on the heel is all the Boston sportswear brand’s handiwork, making these a reliably comfortable wear.

What would become the Spezial edition sneaker began life on the continental handball court, but earnt a reputation on Britain’s football terraces in the following decade. The triple-striped shoe was a key component of the casual subculture that swept the UK in the early 1980s. This collaboration with Stone Island founder Mr Massimo Osti’s other streetwear label C.P. Company makes perfect sense since all the above brands gained a cult following amid the scene. And the tidy khaki green colourway is possibly a nod to its stature as a grassroots favourite.

Given that 21 of the 32 Premier League seasons so far played out have ended up with the title going to a team from Manchester, the northern city has some clout when it comes to football. And as a stop on adidas’ City Series tour, the sportswear brand has leant into this association, with colourways reflecting the livery of the two dominant teams. This second new collaboration with C.P. Company notably puts the current champions ahead, the light-blue upper broken up with zingy red stripes.

Launched in 1993, the 998 was the first New Balance sneaker to feature the brand’s pioneering ABZORB technology. Out of production for a while, last year saw a reissue in time for its 30th anniversary. Japanese streetwear label WTAPS is of a similar vintage, founded three years after the 998 arrived, so this team-up seems fitting. The cadet grey colourway is a signature move for a designer so clearly drawn to military garb.

For an alternative take on the legendary 998, Aimé Leon Dore founder Mr Teddy Santis’ latest archival piece for New Balance comes in a breezy, washed-out colourway. First seen as part of a ream of running shoes teased earlier in the year, this highly wearable sneaker finally lands this month. Built to the Made in USA’s impressive standards and featuring premium materials, this is a shoe to jump on when the window of opportunity presents itself.