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    Beginner's Guide to adidas Samba

    Looking back at the classic low-profile design as the silhouette approaches its 75th anniversary.

    Written By: Graeme Campbell Published On: September 7, 2023
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    Samba Original

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    Wmns Samba OG 'Aluminium Gum'
    Wmns Samba OG 'Aluminium Gum'
    02
    Wmns Samba OG 'Silver Green Gum'
    Wmns Samba OG 'Silver Green Gum'
    03
    Samba OG 'Night Navy Gum'
    Samba OG 'Night Navy Gum'
    04
    Wmns Samba OG 'Shadow Violet Gum'
    Wmns Samba OG 'Shadow Violet Gum'

    Samba Classic

    01
    Samba Classic 'White' 2021
    Samba Classic 'White' 2021
    02
    Samba Classic J 'Black Gum'
    Samba Classic J 'Black Gum'
    03
    Samba Classic 'White'
    Samba Classic 'White'
    04
    Samba Classic 'Core Black'
    Samba Classic 'Core Black'

    Samba Vegan

    01
    Samba Vegan 'Black Gum'
    Samba Vegan 'Black Gum'
    02
    Disney x Samba Vegan 'Minnie Mouse'
    Disney x Samba Vegan 'Minnie Mouse'
    03
    Samba Vegan 'White Gum'
    Samba Vegan 'White Gum'
    04
    Samba Vegan 'Christmas'
    Samba Vegan 'Christmas'

    Samba ADV

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    Samba ADV 'Mirrored Lines Pack'
    Samba ADV 'Mirrored Lines Pack'
    02
    Samba ADV 'White Black'
    Samba ADV 'White Black'
    03
    Samba ADV 'White Black Gum'
    Samba ADV 'White Black Gum'
    04
    Samba ADV 'Collegiate Navy'
    Samba ADV 'Collegiate Navy'

    Samba Primeknit

    01
    Wmns Samba Primeknit 'Wonder Pink'
    Wmns Samba Primeknit 'Wonder Pink'
    02
    Samba Sock Primeknit 'White'
    Samba Sock Primeknit 'White'
    03
    Samba Sock Primeknit 'Core Black'
    Samba Sock Primeknit 'Core Black'

    Velosamba

    01
    The Velosamba 'Cream White Wild Sepia'
    The Velosamba 'Cream White Wild Sepia'
    02
    Velosamba Vegan 'Cloud White'
    Velosamba Vegan 'Cloud White'
    03
    END. x Velosamba 'Social Cycling - Coffee'
    END. x Velosamba 'Social Cycling - Coffee'
    04
    Velosamba 'Grey Lucid Fuchsia'
    Velosamba 'Grey Lucid Fuchsia'

    Popular Collaborations for adidas Sambas

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    Wales Bonner x Samba 'Cream Brown'
    Wales Bonner x Samba 'Cream Brown'
    02
    Sporty & Rich x Samba OG 'Cream Blue'
    Sporty & Rich x Samba OG 'Cream Blue'
    03
    Ronnie Fieg x Clarks x 8th Street Samba 'Chalk White'
    Ronnie Fieg x Clarks x 8th Street Samba 'Chalk White'
    04
    Sporty & Rich x Samba OG 'Blue Rush'
    Sporty & Rich x Samba OG 'Blue Rush'


    Who designed the adidas Samba?

    The adidas Samba was designed by adidas founder, Adolf "Adi" Dassler.


    When did adidas Sambas first come out? 

    The adidas Samba was first released in 1949. 


    When is the next adidas Samba release or restock? 

    adidas constantly refreshes the Samba range with new colorways and models. Recent Samba releases and restocks include:


    How do adidas Sambas fit? 

    adidas Sambas generally fits true to size. You should take your normal size in adidas Sambas. The sneaker may take several wears to break in due to the leather and suede build.


    What sizes do adidas Sambas come in? 

    adidas Sambas comes in full size runs for men, women and kids.


    Are adidas Sambas comfortable?

    The adidas Samba is a comfortable shoe that is well suited to all-day wear and light activities.


    What are adidas Sambas good for? 

    The adidas Samba is an ideal shoe for daily wear. It is well suited to walking and less strenuous sports activities such as indoor soccer. For running, a specialist model from our running shoe guide should be considered instead. 


    What to wear adidas Sambas with? 

    The Samba is a versatile shoe that can be worn with jeans, hoodies, sweatpants and tees. It can also be paired with more elevated styles to bring a touch of casual to formalwear.


    How to clean adidas Sambas?

    adidas Sambas respond well to most specialist shoe-cleaning products. For more sneaker cleaning tips, consult our cleaning guide.


    Where to buy adidas Sambas?

    You can buy adidas Sambas on GOAT. Explore a selection of Samba sneakers here.


    How to tell if adidas Sambas are fake? 

    GOAT uses machine-learning technology, digital authentication, in-hand verification or a combination of these methods to determine if sneakers are fake or real. By doing so, we seek to ensure the adidas Samba sneakers you purchase are both authentic and as-described.

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