This women's Samba OG trades the model's usual smooth leather finish for a glossy patent snakeskin upper in Core Black, with Off White Three Stripes and a gum outsole underneath. The Samba was designed as an indoor soccer training shoe in the late 1940s, and the low profile, T-toe shape, and gum sole still come directly from that heritage.
The upper uses a textured patent finish that shifts the Samba into a sharper, more fashion-oriented lane without changing the silhouette itself. Off White leather detailing keeps contrast against the black upper, while the gum rubber outsole stays true to the original indoor design. The low-profile sole sits close to the ground, and the leather-lined construction gives the shoe a firmer, structured feel compared to softer suede terrace models.
If you're deciding between this and a Gazelle, the Samba is the narrower, more structured option with a thinner sole and sharper shape. The Gazelle feels softer and roomier on foot, while the Samba keeps a cleaner, more tailored profile.
The black patent finish works especially well with darker denim, wide-leg trousers, or monochrome outfits where the texture does most of the work. The Off White stripes keep it from reading as an all-black shoe.
THE DETAILS
FIT & SIZING
Listed in US Women's sizing. The Samba runs slightly long and narrow — most customers size down a half size. Wider feet, stay true to size. Men's equivalent: subtract 1.5 from the women's size.
CONDITION
Brand new, deadstock. Ships in original Adidas box with all original packaging.
SHIPPING & VALUE
Ships same or next business day from our Portland, Oregon warehouse. Every pair is authenticated before it leaves our floor.
Also Known As
Also searched as: Adidas Samba Patent Snakeskin Black, Samba Black Python, Adidas Samba Black Gum Snakeskin.
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