And so the Samba love continues. Following several labels, including Kith and Humanrace, Kyiv-based brand KSENIASCHNAIDER is next to take the football sneaker for a very bold spin.
KSENIASCHNAIDER actually tackles adidas Sambae sneaker, one of the many versions of the adidas Samba. Sort of like the Samba XLG, KSENIASCHNAIDER's Sambae sneakers rest on a raised gum sole, which is also semi-transparent.
True to the elevated Samba's design, KSENIASCHNAIDER's Sambae sneaker is definitely on another level.
The most eye-catching part is undoubtedly the adidas Sambae's uppers. A series of multicolored striped textures dress the sneakerr, sort of taking me back to Denim Tears and Dior's colorful B13 sneakers.
Patchwork and loads of color are KSENIASCHNAIDER's thing. Founded by Ksenia and Anton Schnaider, KSENIASCHNAIDER's seasonal apparel collections and previous adidas team-ups frequently incorporate these design elements next to other signatures like upcycling and avant-garde denim.
A smooth, solid black hits on the toe and heel, while white accents lands on the padded collar and tongue of KSENIASCHNAIDER's Sambae shoes. Collaborative sign-offs strike elsewhere, including an embroidered "Samba" branding on the richly textured upper.
While these are undoubtedly the best looks yet at the brand's Sambas, designer Ksenia herself wore the shoes during the brand's Spring/Summer 2024 presentation. Though the shoes were almost entirely hidden under her wide-legged jeans, we caught glimpses of the Samba's not-so-discreet reworked uppers and thick sole.
KSENIASCHNAIDER SS24 presented some well-done collaborative adidas apparel and accessories including a patterned slip dress, patchwork denim, striped knitwear, and a shoebox shoulder bag — all of which comprise a wider KSENIASCHNAIDER x adidas offering.
A fresh take on the Stan Smith tops off the KSENIASCHNAIDER x adidas collection, complete with co-branded shoelaces and a splash of stripes similar to those seen on the Sambae shoe.
In case you're wondering how to add KSENIASCHNAIDER's adidas pieces to your spring wardrobe, the label's sneakers and clothes are now up for grabs on adidas' website.
It's been a long wait since the runway preview in September 2023. But for excellent upcycled clothes and sneakers? It was worth it.
