Japan’s ALWAYTH Teams Up With adidas For A Samba Collaboration

Canvas, corduroy, and patent leather define the collection.

Andrew Rizzo May 13, 2024

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Thanks to a cast of acclaimed collaborators, what began as an indoor soccer shoe is now one of the most fashionable pick-ups on the sneaker market. Japanese imprint ALWAYTH (@allweatherproof) is the latest name to put a spin on the adidas Samba, leveraging a diverse range of materials that speak to the brand’s identity at the intersection of streetwear and outdoor-focused design.

Canvas, corduroy, and patent leather appear consistently on three separate colorways, ousting the silhouette’s traditional leather and suede makeup entirely. Canvas floods the base of each shoe, overlaid by corduroy on the stripes, eyelet panel, and heel, while patent leather takes over the toe. A blue-dominant pair boasts an almost monotone upper with similar shades throughout, while red and green colorways work in contrast through blue and brown corduroy, respectively. Each pair comes decorated by gold “SAMBALWAYTH” co-branding on the quarter, matched by metallic eyestays and gold tongue logos. Keeping with that cohesion, gum soles and multi-colored rope laces appear on all three looks.

While the trio doesn’t deliver any specific weatherproofing properties, the overarching aesthetic does well to appease the ongoing trail shoe trend with a skew towards elevated, premium design.

The ALWAYTH x adidas Samba collection releases on May 17th in Japan, likely as an overseas exclusive. Enjoy detailed images of each pair below and hit our Sneaker Release Dates page on the off-chance the shoes see a wider global release.

Alwayth Adidas Samba Ih5186

WHERE TO BUY

Mens ALWAYTH x adidas Samba

SKU: IH5186

RETAIL PRICE: $110

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2024

Asia 05/17/2024 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
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atmos Tokyo	Standard	Check Site

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Alwayth Adidas Samba Ih5187

WHERE TO BUY

Mens ALWAYTH x adidas Samba

SKU: IH5187

RETAIL PRICE: $110

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2024

Asia 05/17/2024 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
adidas JP	Standard	Check Site
atmos Tokyo	Standard	Check Site

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Alwayth Adidas Samba Id3263

WHERE TO BUY

Mens ALWAYTH x adidas Samba

SKU: ID3263

RETAIL PRICE: $110

RELEASE DATE: May 17, 2024

Asia 05/17/2024 Friday

Retailer	Release type	Status
adidas JP	Standard	Check Site
atmos Tokyo	Standard	Check Site

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Written by

Andrew Rizzo, Junior Editor

Andrew Rizzo is an editor at Sneaker News based out of New York City. His primary interests include Air Jordan, Nike ACG, Nike Air Max, and New Balance footwear. Prior to joining Sneaker News, Andrew covered youth sports for several outlets and worked at one of the world’s top performance marketing agencies. He hails from Astoria, Queens and is a huge New York sports fan, particularly when it comes to the Knicks and Yankees.