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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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Samba Shoes

$100

adidas

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Samba OG Shoes

$100

adidas

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.

Samba Vegan

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Samba Vegan Shoes

$100

adidas

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adidas' commitment to keeping its greatest classics alive is notable. Also notable is the brand's ability to renew these designs for a new era by reproducing them with eco-friendly and vegan materials. That's right, the classic adidas Samba in all of it's two-tone glory is available in vegan form now.

Samba

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Samba Shoes

$120

adidas

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This yellow iteration of the Samba brings a bold new look to the design for the new season. The monochrome upper sits atop a white sole unit that stands in place of the usual gum unit.

Samba ADV

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Samba ADV Shoes

$100

adidas

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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 ADV. This silhouette features padded guards for protection while skateboarding. Beyond the beefed up silhouette, though, this neutral colorway is the center of attention.

Samba White

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Samba Shoes

$100

adidas

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Can a shoe be too clean? We don't think so but this would be a candidate if it could. A white upper puts the focus completely on the legendary, streamlined silhouette of the Samba.

Wales Bonner Samba

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Wales Bonner Samba

$394

adidas

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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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Samba OG Notting Hill Carnival

$122

adidas

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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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