We’re only three months into 2024, and it’s already shaping up to be one of the best years for the Adidas Samba. Following the release of some wild collabs in February (we’re looking at the ones from Kader Sylla and Wales Bonner), March is kicking off with the not-so-wild Adidas Samba “White Leather” Pack. But even though it’s all very simple and clean, it’s probably still going to sell out fast. Why? Because when it comes to the Samba—no matter how popular the silhouette continues to get—there’s always space for one more pair.
The “White Leather” Pack is basically a spin on the classic “Cloud White” colorway—a set beloved by the likes of A$AP Rocky and Benson Boone—decked out in a trio of different accent tones. The first pair features “Collegiate Green” across the Three Stripes and heel badge, while the second and third opt for “Collegiate Burgundy” and “Night Indigo”.
The uppers of each sneaker are crafted from all-white leather that looks and feels extra luxe. The light gray suede toebox also makes a comeback here, as well as the “Samba” branding that’s debossed across the lateral sidewalls in a metallic gold. However, unlike the classic “Cloud White,” the “White Leather” Pack drops the brown rubber midsole in favor of the OG full gum unit instead—a nice nod to the silhouette’s old-school soccer roots.
The Samba’s hype continues to grow bigger and bigger by the minute. According to fashion search platform Lyst, searches have spiked by 350 percent over the past year alone, while Google has reported an increase of over 300 percent in the last few months. And with mega collabs from the likes of JJJJound and Lionel Messi still to come, that hype is here to stay.
The Adidas Samba “White Leather” Pack is available now at Adidas and select shops globally for $100 each.
This story originally appeared on British GQ with the title ‘The Adidas Samba supremacy continues with the ‘White Leather’ Pack’
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