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Making many turns in hype and popularity over the decades, this ultimate staple stands as one of the Three Stripes’ flagship sneakers, and in that capacity, it has never really gone out of style. However, the adidas Samba has popped up in some very high-profile rotations over recent seasons, putting it firmly back in the spotlight.

From coveted collaborations with Wales Bonner and Jonah Hill through to heavy usage from the likes of A$AP Rocky and Frank Ocean, the adidas Samba has experienced a full-blown renaissance moment.

It's a perfect storm for the Samba, really; in the case of the A$AP and Frank Ocean, the Samba makes the perfect pared-back foundation for a pretty unpredictable style. It's a timeless, unchanging icon that goes with anything, from tailored trousers to hyped new releases.

We're always on board with a classic sneaker that's having a moment. The great thing about this is that even when the hype dies down, you've got yourself a pair (or four) of timeless classics. In honor of this staple, we've rounded up the best adidas Sambas on the net right now.

Shop our favorite adidas Sambas below.

Samba OG

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adidasSamba Shoes
$100
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adidasSamba OG Shoes
$100
Buy at Mr Porter

There really is no better place to start than with the literal OG model. The black and white colorways nod to the roots of the design, opting for versatility in place of bold co-branding or collaborative palettes.

Velosamba Leather

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adidasVelosamba Leather
$150
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Even though technically a cycling shoe – albeit an undercover one – this chunkier leather Samba in an elegant navy blue is yet another spin – pun intended – on the iconic model that shifts the base-design for added originality without abandoning what fans know and love.

Samba

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adidasSamba OG Shoes
$120
Buy at adidas US

This creamy yellow, all-textile iteration of the Samba brings a refreshing, seasonal twist to the design for an earthy Spring/Summer wardrobe. The ocher base, classic white stripes, and brown gum sole mingle nicely, a bow to wrap around a breezy, sunny day look.

Samba Humanrace

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adidasHumanrace Samba Shoes
$180
Buy at adidas US

The Samba trend has been burning for a while now and if you're looking for a way to keep things fresh, opt for the Samba Humanrace by Pharrell Williams. This version features the elongated football tongue and comes in a neutral, golden beige x baby blue colorway that is the center of attention without screaming aloud for it.

Samba OG

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adidasSamba OG Shoes
$100
Buy at adidas US

If you've fallen for the Samba but are looking for a slightly left-of-center iteration of it, go for the Samba OG silhouette in all white. The slightly exaggerated tongue and modified colorway gives this contender the details to distinguish it from its forefather without veering to far off of what made the style so likable in the first place.

Wales Bonner Samba

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adidasWales Bonner Samba
$394
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Wales Bonner's partnership with adidas has birthed a number of great Sambas but if we had to pick one pair to rule them all, it'd be this one. It's definitely a hard choice, but the clean, textured finishes of this pair just take the trophy.

Samba OG Notting Hill Carnival

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adidasSamba OG Notting Hill Carnival
$122
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Released to celebrate the first Notting Hill Carnival since the start of the pandemic, this Samba OG holds more meaning than most. The neutral design features metallic hits to draw attention.

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