This Is Not a Drill: Adidas Just Restocked Its Sold-Out Sambas
Unless you've been living under a rock for the past few years, you probably already know all about the phenomenon that is Adidas's Samba sneakers and the hold the retro soccer style has on fashion people. Their allure is no big mystery or anything. With an affordable price tag, a minimal appearance, a handful of cool collaborations (from Gucci to Wales Bonner), and a long history of being worn by interesting people, there really was no other option but to be majorly successful. But no one could have predicted just how buzzy they'd become.
In 2024, classic black or white Sambas are still some of the hardest shoes to get your hands on, and that's in comparison to viral designer heels and limited-edition releases. Whether it's a third-party stockist or Adidas itself, retailers simply cannot seem to keep these old-school sneakers in stock. That is why it was such a big deal when I popped onto Adidas's website yesterday to check on available sizes and found the entire selection to be in stock. But that was 12 hours ago, and already, different sizes in the white OG Sambas are gone. Don't let that happen in the black option, too, without snagging a pair. Before every last Samba disappears, scroll down to shop 2024's most-wanted kicks, and don't forget to check out our Adidas promo codes.
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Thanks to the gum rubber sole, these sneakers feel like a cool mix between Sambas and Gazelles.
When sneakers sell out as often as Sambas do, you have to sometimes get creative and opt for other styles that don't fly off the shelves quite as quickly. That's why many people have bought the Nora Shoes instead. We love them with green stripes.
Though not quite as viral as the Sambas, Adidas's Gazelle sneakers are easy and just as chic.
This gray would look so good with a pair of matching trousers and a simple white tee.
This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Eliza Huber is a New York-based senior fashion editor who specializes in trend reporting, brand discovery, and the intersection of sports and fashion. She joined Who What Wear in 2021 after almost four years on the fashion team at Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a marketing degree from the University of Iowa. She has since launched two monthly columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled the likes of Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter for WWW's monthly cover features; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top trends from fashion month, season after season. Eliza lives on the Upper West Side and spends her free time researching F1 fashion imagery for her side Instagram accounts @thepinnacleoffashion and @f1paddockfits, running in Central Park, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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