


They generally sell for around $75, but some of the different versions of the shoe will be priced differently, like the new vegan styles, which go for $100. The low-profile sneaker is sporty for sure but it still tends to be in neutral colorways and with simple changes that have evolved over time. Sambas are still great for that street style approach. Sambas became a style staple in the ’90s along with tracksuits and a general trend toward cool, casual, athleticwear. As a sports shoe, that rubber sole allowed for more traction on slippery soccer surfaces and, later, in skateparks. There are a few versions of the shoe out now, but the classic version is a black upper with contrasting white three stripes on the side and a rubber gum sole. It then shifted to indoor soccer, and then made its way off the field and into the world. The adidas Samba has been around since the 1950s, beginning as a soccer shoe for icy conditions. Also on the list of celebrity Samba fans: Freddie Mercury, who wore them on stage with light-wash denim Kendall Jenner, who wears them with casual shorts and button-downs and Dakota Johnson, who wears them to bike around town in denim shorts and a beanie. Hadid goes hard on juxtaposing her sporty sneakers with more formal pieces, like when she wore Sambas and athletic socks with black tights and a skirt. Ratajkowski styles the shoes with matching workout sets and cool dresses. Bella Hadid and Emily Ratajkowski have got to be two of the biggest fans, and, true to form, they make reliably very good (and replicable) outfits out of them. He tends to wear them similarly, with distressed denim or track pants or athletic shorts. Jonah Hill loves them and even dropped his own monochrome Sambas with adidas. A$AP Rocky and Frank Ocean wear them often, styled with jeans or a classic adidas track pant. The sneaker is unisex and rightfully styled across genders. Still, they have become a favorite street style shoe choice for celebrities across the style spectrum. It is still a minimal shoe, but its main details - a rubber gum sole and a contrasting three stripes - make them feel as sporty as they truly are. These were made as tennis shoes, but they have such a minimal construction and detailing that they don’t necessarily scream “Tennis.” The Samba is not so quiet. Some other uber-popular adidas sneakers are maybe more minimal or more low-key, making it a little easier to transition them to street style. But don’t be fooled, they do much more than dribble. Sambas are so popular among the fashion-forward that it might slip your mind that these are, at their foundation, soccer sneakers. But there are also some select beloved sneakers that are not just sport-adjacent, but actually sneakers for sports. If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Footwear News may receive an affiliate commission.Ī lot of popular sneakers are inherently sporty and loved by their fans for that sportiness.
