The adidas Samba Puts A Metallic Spin On Animal Print

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Matt Varga September 17th, 2026 (updated)

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We’ve surely evoked Grace Wales Bonner before in the realm of general release Sambas, but all it takes is one stroll through adidas’ catalog to see that her influence is absolutely undeniable.

Yet what’s better than using one of the hallmarks of the UK designer’s efforts? How about a style that combines almost all of them? That’s the question that adidas is asking with this metallic x animal print Samba, a concept they’ve now delivered in two different color executions. Though white and black fur appear in patches throughout the upper, what register as liquid metal pools on the siding deliver the fashion-forward flare that helped much of Bonner’s work become undeniable. Depending on your personal aesthetic, adidas delivers a brighter “Cloud White/Silver” and a darker “Black/Silver.”

Both of these adidas Samba colorways are available now in women’s sizing, retailing for $130 a piece. Hit the links below to pick up yours.

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WHERE TO BUY

Womens adidas Samba

SKU: KJ2313

RETAIL PRICE: $130

RELEASE DATE: Jul 1, 2026

US 07/01/2026 Wednesday

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Womens adidas Samba

SKU: KJ2314

RETAIL PRICE: $130

RELEASE DATE: Jul 1, 2026

US 07/01/2026 Wednesday

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Matt Varga, Junior Editor

Matt Varga is an Editor at SneakerNews. Initially earning a degree in Video Arts and Technology, he got his start in video editing and writing in the music world — primarily on hip-hop and electronic. A long-standing interest in sneakers led him to switching over to footwear. An avid collector, his favorite sneaker of all time comes down to either the Air Jordan 1 “Black Toe” and Air Jordan 5 “Laney,” his first ever pick-ups. When he’s not writing, you can find Matt cooking, traveling, attending concerts and when weather permits, on the handball court.