Adidas Samba

The football shoe for frozen pitches that became a street-style classic.

Adidas made the Samba as a shoe for playing on hard and frozen pitches. It had a flat sole with wavy grooves that gave grip.

The shoe became popular on the terraces and in street fashion. It has been made in many colourways.

Materials: Leather with a rubber sole

Manufacture: Launched by Adidas in West Germany in 1949.

The three stripes on the side.

The flat rubber sole.

The suede reinforcement at the toe.

• Sport and leisure
• Adidas