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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This post was published at an earlier date and has since been updated.
Eliza Huber is an NYC-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 from Refinery29, the job she took after graduating with a business degree from the University of Iowa. She's launched two columns, Let's Get a Room and Ways to Wear; profiled Dakota Fanning, Diane Kruger, Katie Holmes, Gracie Abrams, and Sabrina Carpenter; and reported on everything from the relationship between Formula One and fashion to the top runway trends each 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, watching WNBA games, and scouring The RealReal for discounted Prada.
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