# Adidas Samba

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Athletic shoe by Adidas

Adidas Samba Adidas Samba OG in white Type Sneakers Inventor Adolf Dassler Inception 1949 Manufacturer Adidas Available Yes Website adidas.com/us/samba

**Adidas Samba** is an [athletic shoe](/source/Sneakers) manufactured by German multinational [Adidas](/source/Adidas). It was designed by Adidas founder [Adolf Dassler](/source/Adolf_Dassler) in 1949.[1] It is the second-highest selling Adidas design with over 35 million pairs sold worldwide, behind the [Stan Smith model](/source/Adidas_Stan_Smith).[2] It has been produced in a variety of color schemes.

## History

The Samba was designed in 1949 to enable [football](/source/Association_football) players to train on icy, hard ground (hence the suction design on the gumsole). Its original design featured the classic three stripes, as well as the gold trefoil on the foldable tongue. As years progressed, the trainer evolved into the [Samba Millennium](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Samba_Millennium&action=edit&redlink=1) (which was made without the extended tongue) and the Samba '85.[3] Vintage versions of the trainer are still in production, under the name Classic M.[4][5][6]

Black/Almost Yellow Samba OG

Some sources have said the name was inspired by the Samba being released close to the [1950 soccer World Cup in Brazil](/source/1950_FIFA_World_Cup) and the country's association with [samba music](/source/Samba_music) and carnival culture.[7][8] However, Adidas has said this was not the case, and that the shoe was given the nickname at German football matches.[9]

It is the second-highest selling Adidas design with over 35 million pairs sold worldwide, behind the [Stan Smith model](/source/Adidas_Stan_Smith).[10]

## Models

Over time, the [three stripes](/source/Three_stripes) detail has been made consistent on all versions of the Samba.[11]

Adidas Samba OG In White

**Samba OG**

Blue Suede Samba OG

The Samba OG is typically constructed with a mix of [suede](/source/Suede) and [leather](/source/Leather), a contrasting gum sole and the three-stripe trademark.[12] The Samba name in capitals is embossed in gold alongside the three stripes.

**Samba ADV**

During the 1990s skateboarders and flatland BMX riders, like J Stolze, were commonly photographed wearing Sambas.[12] So in response to the retro inspired fashions of the 80's and 90's Adidas, in 2017, designed the ADV for this market. The ADV has a premium leather and suede upper panel, molded heel clip, support provided by a sockliner, tread, internal mesh bootie, internal tongue stay strips, and a gum capsule.[13]

**Samba Classic**

The Samba Classic is specifically designed for [five-a-side](/source/Five-a-side_football) and [indoor soccer](/source/Indoor_soccer). It has an extended tongue and a lightweight synthetic construction with EVA-injected soles. The Samba branding on the side and tongue of the shoe are in larger type.[14][12]

**Samba Vegan**

The Samba Vegan is crafted using [faux leather](/source/Faux_leather), eliminating the use of animal products. Typically, these versions also incorporate more sustainable fabrics.[12][14]

**Velosamba**

While the upper panel of the sneaker resembles the Samba OG, it incorporates a distinctive feature in the midsole for biking. The underpart is designed to accommodate two-bolt pedal cleats.[12][15]

**Sambae**

A platform variant of the shoe. It includes a taller sole and a full leather upper.[16]

**Samba Recon LT**

The Recon LT was launched to coincide with the [2018 FIFA Russian World Cup.](/source/2018_FIFA_World_Cup) It had two color ways; one with a black upper and gum sole and the other with a white upper and gum sole. This version also has a fold-over tongue.[12][17]

**Samba Super**

Adidas Samba Super in Black

The Samba Super was designed for more urban wear rather than athletic use. This model has a bulkier construction, a narrower foam sole at the back, and an extended outsole at the front.[12]

**Samba Rose**

The Samba rose was introduced in 2018 as a women's-sized model. Featuring the same upper as the Samba OG, Adidas added a textured platform midsole.[12]

**Samba RM**

The Samba RM was aimed to be an updated Samba iteration. The RM model was introduced with the Adidas BOOST soles, additional lateral branding displaying 'S4M3A' and a slightly raised midsole.[12][18]

**Samba MA**

The Samba MA was aimed to be an exclusive Samba iteration for the Sir Williams R. The MA model was introduced with right to left stripes as opposed to the normal left to right to be more streamlined for Iron Mans as per request and additionally displaying "MA" on the side as signature proof that they were "Sure as Henry" that these were one of one. Its current possession is unknown.

## Pop culture

The Samba has been featured in various television shows and movies. [Kelso](/source/Kelso_(That_'70s_Show)) in *[That '70s Show](/source/That_'70s_Show)*, portrayed by [Ashton Kutcher](/source/Ashton_Kutcher), also wore Sambas.[19] In the 1996 film *[Trainspotting](/source/Trainspotting_(film))*, [Mark Renton](/source/Mark_Renton) ([Ewan McGregor](/source/Ewan_McGregor)) sports the Samba Super in burgundy.[20] Characters in *[Entourage](/source/Entourage_(American_TV_series))*, *[Remember the Titans](/source/Remember_the_Titans)*, and *[You](/source/You_(TV_series))* highlight the shoe in popular culture.[21]

The UK prime minister [Rishi Sunak](/source/Rishi_Sunak) apologised in April 2024 for wearing Samba trainers after some social media users were reported as saying they would sell their shoes because "Sunak had ruined the look for everyone".[22] Days later, the *Sunday Times* carried a [Nick Newman](/source/Nick_Newman) cartoon of a shoe salesman with a speech bubble saying: "Thanks to Rishi Sunak nobody nicks Adidas Samba trainers any more."[23] In April, Samba sales in Britain fell by 11% compared to the prior month.[24]

Dingyun Zhang, a Chinese designer and former collaborator with Yeezy, has partnered with Adidas for his first-ever Adidas collaboration. This unique shoe will be available for purchase starting on 10 May 2024.[25]

## Collaborations

Collaboration partner Release date Fiorucci February 15, 2019[26] Pleasures April 27, 2019[27] Oyster Holdings May 31, 2019[28] Jonah Hill November 14, 2020[29] Wales Bonner November 20, 2020[30] Maite March 16, 2021[31] Ajax x Bob Marley August 1, 2021[32] Jason Dill April 9, 2022[33] Gucci June 7, 2022[34] IRAK October 12, 2022[35] Atmos x Face November 19, 2022[36] Plug Palace February 3, 2023[37] Disney April 27, 2023[38] "Humanrace" by Pharrell Williams November 3, 2023[39] Sporty & Rich November 10, 2023[40] Sneaker Politics, "Consortium Cup" November 15, 2023 Sean Wotherspoon November 15, 2023[41] Extra Butter November 22, 2023[42] BSTN, "Consortium Cup" November 22, 2024[43] Kith x Clarks December 25, 2023[44] Fucking Awesome January 17, 2024[45] Kader Sylla February 10, 2024[46] Dover Street Market March 30, 2024[47] Grace Wales Bonner May 21, 2024[48] Clipse TBA 2025[49]

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## External links

- Media related to [Adidas Samba](https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/Category:Adidas_Samba) at Wikimedia Commons

- [Official website](https://www.adidas.com/us/samba)

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