The typical canvas upper gets swapped out for a fake fur finish to counterbalance ... The hairy, leopard-printed Samba, which debuted on January 30, is one of Adidas' most well-known and priciest ...

The SL 72 may not be as big as the Samba but it’s not for a lack of trying. Last year, the old-school Adidas sneaker nearly topped the Lyst Index, a quarterly roundup of the hottest items in fashion.

Adidas plans to release a collection of high-end-inspired Samba designs featuring Ruffle Stripes for spring/summer 2025.