A Stripe-less adidas Samba Appears In Clad Grey Tones

Arriving on January 1st, 2024.

Jared Ebanks December 27, 2023

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Birthed from the pitch in the 1950s, the adidas Samba has procured a timeless roster of ensembles for over 70 years. As the German Sportswear behemoth looks to capitalize on the FNAA 2023 Sneaker of the Year, the adidas Samba is preparing one of its most minimalist takes yet.

Stripping the model of its synonymous serrated 3-Stripes, the upper sits in a near brand-less composition as all eyes now fixate on the supple nubuck tooling that stretches from the mudguard to the heel and tongue. Draped in a singular shade of “Grey Three”, the darkened tint extends color matches along the vulcanized sole unit and the laces before the heel tab and inner lining are dipped in a much lighter shade of grey. Embossed details cure the tongue tab and insoles with 3-Stripes fervor while the profile logo instead centers along a metallic trefoil logo that stamps the quarter.

The adidas Samba Lux “Grey” is currently scheduled to release on January 1st for a retail price of $150. In the meantime, the pair can be seen in detailed imagery ahead.

For more in the realm of upcoming releases, the Jordan 1 “Yellow Ochre” drops on January 13th, 2024.