Ever since the Wales Bonner x Adidas collab was announced four years ago, the duo have linked-up for around 20 different Sambas. We’ve had all-red pairs. We’ve had pairs that were covered in pony hair and pairs that were covered in leopard print. We’ve even had pairs there were fitted with some punky metal studs. They’ve all been good and mad in their own ways. But nothing comes close to the queen of British design’s next pow-wow with the German sportswear brand.
For Grace Wales Bonner‘s latest Adidas collection, she’s unwrapped a total of five (!) trainers. The sneakerverse is to be blessed with two more Sambas, including the ‘Collegiate Navy’ and the ‘Night Brown.’ Both of these feature croc embossed uppers and woven leather tongues. They also sit on top of classic gum rubber soles, just like the OG Sambas did in the ’40s when they were worn for football and not flexing.
Back in May, the label dove straight into Adidas‘ archives to bring back the Samba MN from 2009. And for its latest drop, it’s got two more up its sleeve: the ‘Silver Metallic’ and the ‘St Fade Gold.’ These are both slightly insane (in the best way possible), with shiny chrome panelling hitting the first shoe, and poppy, bright yellow overlays wrapping around the second.
