VegNonVeg Turns The adidas Samba Into A Slip-On Mule

Pulling from the world of Jutti footwear.

Matt Varga September 29, 2026

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The adidas Samba has taken on some far-flung side jobs in its current red-hot era. While it was once tough to even grab inline versions of the terrace icon, now we’ve got the Samba Climbing, Samba Bowling, Samba Jane, and every modified version in between. Though the Samba has already experienced life as a mule at the behest of in-house adi designers, the Three Stripes recently enlisted Indian multi-brand boutique VegNonVeg for another go at the Samba Mule concept.

Undoubtedly, there’s more of a traditional edge with this collaboration, guided by VegNonVeg’s concept of pairing the country’s old tradition with modern trends. Their version of the Samba mule pulls from the Jutti, Mughal-era footwear that’s remained to this day as a go-to for easy-on, easy-out wear. Ornate detailing across the T-toe and a fused lace shroud add depth to the standard white-on-black colorway before gilded “VegNonVeg” branding sits atop the Three Stripes and the insoles toggle between patented red and green.

The VegNonVeg x adidas Samba Mule already launched earlier this month via the Indian brand’s channels, but is beginning to appear at global retailers, clocking in at approximately $160 (or equivalent). Catch official campaign images below.

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Written by

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.