Sporty & Rich joins adidas once again to introduce a fresh take on the iconic Samba sneaker. This release follows the earlier adizero adios collaboration and continues the partnership by shifting focus to one of adidas’s most recognizable silhouettes. The new Samba arrives in Summer 2025 through adidas and Sporty & Rich’s own retail channels.
SNEAKERS
The updated version of the Samba takes a clean approach to design. The shoe features a white leather base paired with off-white suede accents on the T-toe and heel. The leather panels carry a crisp finish, while the suede softens the overall look. Together, these textures ground the sneaker in sharp construction and surface detail.
Green and navy ribbon-style Three-Stripes appear on the quarter panel, giving the shoe its strongest visual contrast. These dual-tone stripes reference adidas’s archive while also nodding to Sporty & Rich’s established color palette. The mix of green and navy threads structure into the upper without overwhelming the base.
Instead of the usual adidas branding, the shoe places “Sporty & Rich” in metallic gold foil along the outer side. This replaces the classic Samba callout with a refined typographic mark. The gold lettering shifts the tone of the sneaker and introduces a custom detail that speaks directly to the collaboration.
The tongue features co-branded tags, split between adidas and Sporty & Rich. A green heel tab echoes the accent color on the Three-Stripes, while reflective components on the shoe provide subtle material changes under direct light. These additions layer utility into the design without stepping outside the visual language set by the rest of the sneaker.
This Samba release maintains the original silhouette but modifies key features to meet Sporty & Rich’s aesthetic direction. The color story remains minimal, the materials keep a uniform tone, and the finishing touches elevate familiar shapes through proportion and placement.
The collaboration gives the Samba a preppy twist by narrowing the focus. Sporty & Rich leans on tailored design decisions while adidas provides the framework through one of its most recognized footwear models.
The shoe will release in Summer 2025. adidas and Sporty & Rich have not yet confirmed the specific SKU or retail price, but the release will follow through both brands’ official sales channels. With its crisp white body and rich accents, the sneaker aligns with both seasonal wear and archive reinterpretation.
Name: Sporty & Rich x adidas Samba
SKU: JQ1353
Release Date: Summer 2025
Where to Buy: adidas, Sporty & Rich
