Adi Dassler designed the adidas Samba in 1949 with one job in mind: grip on frozen football pitches, which is why the OG still has a gum sole. It was named after the Brazilian dance, and that T-toe, the suede and leather upper and the three stripes are as recognisable now as they ever were.
It’s also why the Samba keeps coming back. When it returned to the street, with Bella Hadid among the people spotted wearing it, it became one of the most wanted sneakers around, and a whole generation of colourways followed. The women’s adidas Samba collection at END. has the core pairs, plus newer colours for anyone who wants something beyond black and white.
Shop women’s adidas Samba below and find yours.
