Why Adidas Samba lasted 74 years and sold 35,000,000 pairs

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  • @RoseAnvil
    @RoseAnvil  ปีที่แล้ว +23

    Get a high quality wallet, belt or MORE in the Rose Anvil shop here - bit.ly/44jXLNu

    • @ilTrota
      @ilTrota ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Can you try cutting in half the onitsuka tiger Nippon made ?
      In my view the leather does not look as premium as they claim it to be. I think there's a heavy plastic coating on top

    • @Українськаіспанія
      @Українськаіспанія 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/zTiBNtS_ieA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yPJ9PJRiWSbC_9vM

    • @caseysmith544
      @caseysmith544 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Samba and II models were popular in high school graduating in 2007 but during those 4 school years mainly with the Soccer guys wearing the older models that had lost their grip or the outer layer toe was not great. Most of them had the basic model never the premium Kangaroo leather version but most did get when they came out the green with white as that was and still is the school colors though they have added black into the color mix in 12 grade year that has stuck as the third color on most school team uniforms except the Cross Country is minimal black despite being the team along with the track and field team that introduced the color to the schools uniforms.
      Also, in high school a single guy in throwing events Wore the Samba who was like all field athletes forced to do minimum in sprinting due to a rule our school had but sucked so bad they him never run more then 2 times a year in sprint events unless the team needed him in to score due to injury. Anyhow in High School this thrower he wore the Samba when throwing due to the fact that actual shotput/discus shoes he wore out much easier due to how hard he pressed into the ground and these lasted much longer, a whole season before getting worn out, unlike throwing shoes that were $120+ that needed replacing sometime during the season with durability depending on the throwing model.

    • @xandermonte3233
      @xandermonte3233 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      you should compare the samba og's and the skateboarding version (samba adv), apparently there is a big difference in quality between both

    • @VinnytheBuddha
      @VinnytheBuddha 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Those are not real Sambas bro! 😂

  • @fistofren3483
    @fistofren3483 ปีที่แล้ว +717

    I was born and raised in Germany and while growing up, I almost only wore Adidas. Samba, Gazelle, HB Spezial, Torsion. It's nice to see that they hold up to their legacy😊

    • @julianshepherd2038
      @julianshepherd2038 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Nice, it's amazing.
      Berghaus still sound but almost every other brand is conning folk.
      I'm really pleased and will buy a pair.

    • @naughtmeinam4603
      @naughtmeinam4603 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      Their legacy, you say?

    • @SpecialHeinrich
      @SpecialHeinrich ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Gazelles are the best trainer of all time 😎✌️

    • @pablo-aed
      @pablo-aed ปีที่แล้ว

      ❤❤❤❤❤

    • @aslamc9288
      @aslamc9288 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I had so many pairs of Gazelles as a kid. Blue suede with white stripes was my go to in elementary school!

  • @mashmeloazul
    @mashmeloazul ปีที่แล้ว +115

    I just want to say that your channel is so important and useful for us consumers.
    I dont mindlessly follow trends, i do like to buy good quality products, but i also hate overpaying for stuff, i dont really buy designer clothes and stuff like that for that reason. I always try to find that perfect balance between price/performance or best bang for your buck if you know what i mean. Channels like this one really tell us the truth about the materials used and how well the shoes are built so we can actually know if we should buy the product or not.

  • @MrZanzibar123
    @MrZanzibar123 ปีที่แล้ว +237

    As a serious soccer player back in the day, the high-end Kangaroo leather versions of these were my favorites to play in; super responsive feel of the ball on your foot and held up great.

    • @masonrinalducci
      @masonrinalducci ปีที่แล้ว +6

      I still have some of the kangaroo leather sambas because they were the goat

    • @suenchan3162
      @suenchan3162 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      k leather is so soft they need to bring it back

    • @Dreyno
      @Dreyno ปีที่แล้ว +9

      The Copa Mundial indoor are the nearest thing now. Not quite as stylish but great for playing in.

    • @heimatau06
      @heimatau06 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      would love to see Rose Anvil cut up a pair of Copa Mundial Goals (indoor versions). I keep seeing mixed messages about it being full k-leather and synthentic so super curious to see how much of it is real kangaroo and what is not. I think they are going for the same price as Sambas nowadays so if it's full k-leather then at that price point it's a steal

    • @McP1mpin
      @McP1mpin ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Wanted nothing else on my feet while playing indoor soccer. They felt so natural to kick in. I swear sometimes it felt better kicking balls in Sambas than my cleats.

  • @kevinhuish1791
    @kevinhuish1791 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    In the late 90s, early 2000s, my sambas were my go-to shoe when I was making pizza for a living. Comfortable for 10 hour shifts, lasted forever, didn't slip, and cleaned up easily. Hands down, my favorite shoes ever.

  • @themattwilson1986
    @themattwilson1986 ปีที่แล้ว +413

    I'm approaching 40 years old and I've owned 6 pairs of Sambas. I have not been without a pair for over 20 years. They are bulletproof. Reasonably weather proof on account of using real leather. Wore them for almost 10 years as a bike courier on the Midwest through all sorts of gorrible weather and i never destroyed a pair. I wore through the outsoles eventually and would replace the pair. Amazing shoes.

    • @thesimplecooks
      @thesimplecooks ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Wouldn’t you love to know about Velosambas with SPD cleats

    • @themattwilson1986
      @themattwilson1986 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@thesimplecooks lol. I was not the target market for those. After splitting two pairs of chrome spds I switched to pearl izumi only for spds.

    • @ftgba2244
      @ftgba2244 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      ^this. It’s amazing how over significant time you can wear a hole though 7mm of rubber outsole and the rest of the shoe be relatively intact. The Samba is definitely the best “desert island” shoe.

    • @Hopscotchlemonadespritz
      @Hopscotchlemonadespritz ปีที่แล้ว +3

      ​@thesimplecooks it's a great idea but unfortunately a lot of spd sneakers do not work well for messengers, seemingly the ideal market. Nothing much is tough enough for the rigorous demands of the job. A trendsetting veteran courier I know has a pair of regular Sambas, but he wears them in rotation with a collection of other shoes.

    • @sixoh_diesel5662
      @sixoh_diesel5662 ปีที่แล้ว

      I rode MTB's in the 90's these were great for my Clip cage pedals, the more worn soles the better till there wore through!

  • @davidt140
    @davidt140 ปีที่แล้ว +51

    I wore these from about 2007 to 2019. Had maybe around 8 pairs over the years. I stopped buying them in the last few years because I started transitioning to mostly barefoot shoes. But I still miss the style and feel of the sambas. Definitely my all around favorite shoe, and the only shoe I've bought more than two pairs of in my life. I will say the thing that always disappointed me was how fast the heels wore down to the little gaps in the sole, as well as how fast the lining started coming apart around the heel and arch. The rest of the shoe would still have so much more life in it, and yet those things always failed first.

    • @areallyboredguy5825
      @areallyboredguy5825 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same problem with me. I also now use barefoot but I do miss the style. They’re just too tight, and the heel wears too fast.

    • @cm96yyc
      @cm96yyc ปีที่แล้ว

      which barefoot shoes do you wear now?

    • @h-e-r-o
      @h-e-r-o 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Same story here. Had Sambas for years. Using Lems Primal 2 barefoot shoes since a few years now. No barefoot shoe comes close. Have tried a lot.

  • @ha1l504
    @ha1l504 ปีที่แล้ว +80

    Great to hear that they are made of good quality materials, just ordered my first pair two hours ago! Keep up the good work.

    • @simoncaton1226
      @simoncaton1226 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Had mine since 2020. I love my pair!
      They shine and I don’t clean them and I’m pretty sure my dogs got to them at some point

    • @xploration1437
      @xploration1437 ปีที่แล้ว

      How are they?

    • @simoncaton1226
      @simoncaton1226 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@xploration1437 honestly imagine a basic shoe that still has to work as an indoor soccer shoe since some people will use them for that or playing outside. I’ve worn modern futsal shoes and they have a similar feel.
      They are flat bottomed for sure but the sole is wearing very slowly, I have some heel wear. But it’s not as like I’m wearing barefoot shoes and you can feel EVERYTHING under your feet. They are tight ish but it’s not to the point that they are squeezing your foot. No issues with the leather, it hasn’t even started to crack (by that I mean the top coating) for me yet surprisingly. I have no regrets about buying my pair and I don’t have to baby them. They have been soaked and trekked in. My experience is like this video says. I have also had another pair and it’s the same story. They are kinda low profile since they fit tighter.

    • @Українськаіспанія
      @Українськаіспанія 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      th-cam.com/video/zTiBNtS_ieA/w-d-xo.htmlsi=yPJ9PJRiWSbC_9vM

  • @gameochan
    @gameochan ปีที่แล้ว +50

    I remember 20-30 years ago in middle school and high school having Sambas was THE THING. Everyone had/wanted a pair. I would say 3/4 people had them. They sort of dropped off in popularity in the last 10-15 years (Nike, which was still popular back then, really took the reigns), but have recently came back, like trends typically do. Its great seeing lots of people wearing them again.

    • @AdrianMRyan
      @AdrianMRyan ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Yeah, same experience in middle & high school in the late 90s / early 2000s. We knew them as "indoor soccer shoes", and since soccer was such a popular sport everyone had them for both playing indoors, but also kicking around school & town.

    • @didierbeauvais
      @didierbeauvais 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The real question is were they classics or the real sambas😂

    • @BoidsOfDoom
      @BoidsOfDoom 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Yup! Any kid playing indoor soccer in the late 80s/early 90s wore Sambas. In my High school only soccer players continued to wear them into the late 90s.

  • @joeylo73
    @joeylo73 ปีที่แล้ว +46

    Please review the Onisuka Tiger's. They are probably the only classic sneaker that I feel is as beautiful as the Samaba's.

    • @justinwiseman8965
      @justinwiseman8965 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd like to see that too. Isn't that as Japanese shoe?

    • @jmydy
      @jmydy 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes! Onitsuka Tiger GSM are my favorite sneakers.

    • @Checkmate025
      @Checkmate025 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      With a miserably worse sole that wont last one single year

    • @jmydy
      @jmydy 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      @@Checkmate025 you talking about fakes ones. Tiger GSM last years so don't spread misinformation;p

    • @dishannaik9133
      @dishannaik9133 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Honestly, 66 are much better

  • @therealdayid
    @therealdayid ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Bought my first pair in late 2016. Wearing them today in 2023 and other than replacing the insoles in 2022 they're great. I'm maybe "half" worn on the sole now and I have saddle-soap/cleaned the outside once or twice to get the white back in the stripes. Re-dyed the toe suede a few years ago with shoe-polish as it had greyed some but just that light care brought them back like new. Even original laces. Probably have more miles on them than any other shoes I've ever owned.

  • @JamesBlonde42
    @JamesBlonde42 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I've had 2 pairs of sambas, I wore both into the ground but it took 3-4 years per pair through new york winters and going to college. Highly recommend them for just a casual shoe

  • @willienelsongonzalez4609
    @willienelsongonzalez4609 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I’m in the UK, back when I was a student nurse a mate of mine used to wear Adidas Samba’s, that was his everyday go to footwear, he loved them! They were slim, comfortable and pretty much went with everything! They were are also fairly cheap, I think he paid about £50-60, so the current price of $100 is about £80. You can still pick up a pair for the original £50-60 if you shop around in the UK.

    • @SwordSaint83
      @SwordSaint83 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      over here it cost 179 sgd which is 132 usd..

  • @KeiferSalle
    @KeiferSalle ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I have a pair that I continually beat up since 2016. It was only a few months ago that the outsole fell apart. Can't really afford to buy a new one so I'm thinking of resoling it to a cobbler. It's a classic, versatile sneaker that gets even better as it ages.

  • @shigemorif1066
    @shigemorif1066 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Have to say on the rose anvil wallets, I had mine for a couple of years and it’s amazing and looks so good broken in. Love it!

  • @Tenmo8life
    @Tenmo8life ปีที่แล้ว +13

    When it comes to these "OG" shoes, i ALWAYS go with the models that offer textile lining!
    Im prone to getting chafed feet and textile usually prevents that alot better then shitty plastic or plastic coated leather (Im even allergic to some fake leather coats)

  • @miguelmckenzie248
    @miguelmckenzie248 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    I'm an Adidas loyalist and have been wearing them religiously since the 80's. After owning multiple pairs throughout the decades, Sambas are my all-time favorite Adidas model. I'm happy they have garnered the attention they deserve, however fleeting that attention may be. For a bit of history on why they have seen such a resurgence: Jerry Lorenzo (the creator and head designer of Fear of God) was seen wearing them in 2020 (approximately) on Instagram prior to his collaboration with Adidas and the internet went crazy. Likely due to the nostalgia for such a timeless, accessible, and fairly priced sneaker, the demand surged, and that ripple effect is still felt to this day. Either way, I'm happy that the Samba has resurfaced in popularity, because you're completely right, for this price point it's an incredibly well-made shoe. Awesome video.

    • @la7era1u54
      @la7era1u54 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I have owned a ton of Adidas shoes and I own 3 pair today, but honestly, they are not very comfortable at all. I love how they look, but I never wear them for long periods at a time

    • @65strad
      @65strad 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      66 year old guy, used to wear Adidas country late 70's and they wore like iron. Uppers were CRAZY Durable. Have 7 different Sambas, 2 Samva Classic in whitey. Gazelles (Germany and Peru teams) vintage Gazelle. Spezial, Busenutitz , Superstars, Stan Smith Luxe, Mundial Goal (forefoot K leather) 1 Samoa, Samba leather shoes, Adidas Rom,. IMHO, Adidas sneaker materials build quality is difficult to match $ vs. Value. Still a high quality product. Wish Adidas wasn't such a WOKE company though, but love their shoes

  • @robertpeterson179
    @robertpeterson179 ปีที่แล้ว +453

    $100! Have mercy! I bought my Sambas from Amazon 6 years ago for $30. And they're still in great shape.

    • @setherd
      @setherd ปีที่แล้ว +54

      There are several different levels sambas, all at different prices

    • @colesisler582
      @colesisler582 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      If you’re at all interested, you may be able to sell them to a vintage purveyor of some sort for a premium now.

    • @joediditde
      @joediditde ปีที่แล้ว +12

      it seems like different versions are priced differently

    • @senbonsakura
      @senbonsakura ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@colesisler582no he wont🤣

    • @RyTrapp0
      @RyTrapp0 ปีที่แล้ว +17

      There is no way in hell they could sell this version of the Samba anywhere near that price - we're talking pretty different shoes in terms of material quality(personal experience; I have a pair of $60 Sambas I bought 10 years ago, fabric counter is worn all the way through, there's huge toe divots in the insole, I wore the absolute shit outta those things lol. But they def didn't use the same materials that they're using in these $100 ones).

  • @jamesmccreery250
    @jamesmccreery250 ปีที่แล้ว +70

    Kangaroo Sambas were special. They cost around $120 when regular Sambas were still $50. I am one of those people who has owned many pairs of Sambas. I'd be interested in a video about adidas Gazelles. Gazelles were sort of a fashion version of Sambas. There were other varieties of Sambas as well. I had Samba Nubucks in green.

    • @strikerce2551
      @strikerce2551 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I loved my kangaroo Sambas wish they still sold them were I live

    • @justinalexisabrantes3
      @justinalexisabrantes3 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I still have my Kangaroo Sambas unfortunately the outsole has separated from the sides. They are so comfy and worn them both casually and in futsal games. Wish I can still properly restore them

    • @wheeljack2
      @wheeljack2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      As someone who always has a NIB pair of Gazelles as a “backup,” I thought the same thing, but then I remembered Weston is just going to tell me how terrible the pigskin suede is…

    • @SteveSpeirs
      @SteveSpeirs ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Gazelle video would be awesome!

    • @jda4949
      @jda4949 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      How can you tell the difference between the kangaroo ones and the other ones? thanks!

  • @spartanB0292
    @spartanB0292 ปีที่แล้ว +90

    There was a time I could have gotten Sambas for around 50 bucks at the outlet. Deeply regret I didn't pull the trigger on them. My dad bought a pair, and he still loves them even though the plastic peeled off on the heel.

    • @ricksworlddereaux2397
      @ricksworlddereaux2397 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      The original Retail Price in any Germany Sportshop in the 1980s was 79 Deutsch Marks..about 39$..

    • @jorka4691
      @jorka4691 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricksworlddereaux2397 It's called inflation.

    • @yomintyfresh
      @yomintyfresh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ricksworlddereaux2397 Until recently, the Runner's Shop Prenzlauer Berg on Schönhauser Allee in Berlin (RIP) sold them for €50.

    • @OvertravelX
      @OvertravelX ปีที่แล้ว

      I paid $45 for them in high school in the late 80s. It seemed really pricey at the time.

  • @mohandisradfordjr.188
    @mohandisradfordjr.188 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I picked up a pair of the Samba K, deadstock, back in 2012 right after they were discontinued. The kangaroo leather is fantastic, very durable and much softer and more comfortable than calfskin. Ten years later and they are still holding up with just a tiny bit of separation of the cupsole on one of the toes.

  • @Denjji
    @Denjji ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Thanks as always for explaining how good the shoe actually is. Could you take a look at the Adidas Continental 80 next?

  • @BenKickert
    @BenKickert ปีที่แล้ว +7

    As a person who started watching your channel because of my love of PNW boots (I too was a wildland firefighter in my 20s), and also have been wearing Sambas since the 90s. I always wanted to see you dive in to these and was pretty stoked to see it on my timeline!
    BTW, only the Samba Ks were made with Kangaroo level. They were a special offering built on the success of the Copa Mundials (the most popular cleats of all time) but not offered for long.

  • @wheeljack2
    @wheeljack2 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Samba was offered alongside the Samba K, which was Adidas’s premium indoor shoe until the Mundial Goal in the mid-late 1990s.

  • @IamF3rnando
    @IamF3rnando ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I got both the classic black and the white pairs with the traditional extended tongue for $75 each! I grew up playing football myself, so it’s awesome to have a pair of kicks that you can comfortably use in any spontaneous games that might present themselves while still looking great, even beaten up more!

  • @plizzle
    @plizzle ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I'd like to see a video on the Adidas Busenitz sneaker, although maybe not worth doing because of how close in design to the Samba it is.

  • @globul2962
    @globul2962 ปีที่แล้ว +25

    It would be very interesting, if you would compare a pair of sambas to a pair of original GATs (German Army Trainers), to see how different or similar they are. Because GATs are also known as Bundeswehr Sambas and we're even produced by adidas.

    • @JoeyDecay
      @JoeyDecay ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I second this. I'd like to see more German footwear in general, but I love the historical aspects to these videos. Adidas should sponsor this video, I've had one pair of Adidas shoes in my life and I was like 12. But now I want a pair of these!

    • @yoohoo4488
      @yoohoo4488 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      And comparing them to the Maison Margiela - Replica, high end ($600) version

    • @aurelije
      @aurelije ปีที่แล้ว

      Unfortunately Germans have narrow foot so we southern Europeans can't wear them

    • @globul2962
      @globul2962 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@aurelije not really, size up and then they should fit perfectly. I also have wider feet, but they fit perfectly. And get insoles for them, after I swapped the original ones out for personalized ones and I have never had such comfortable shoes.

    • @ChrisRobato
      @ChrisRobato 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The Army Trainers are currently made and sold by Puma. The GATs are remarkably similar to the Sambas, which were introduced only four years after the war ended. My guess is that both have roots to shoes the Dassler bros were supplying to the Wehrmacht long before they split up after the war.

  • @TheEchomaker
    @TheEchomaker ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I haven't had a pair since I was in elementary school, but I remember the stark contrast in comfort they had compared to whatever tennis shoes I had been wearing prior. It looks like the line has been split into classic and og now, with og taking the higher quality aspects and classic keeping the original look. Would be interested in seeing a comparison of the two!

    • @davidmckean955
      @davidmckean955 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      the leather used on the tongue of the classics squeak and the OG ones do not.

    • @TheEchomaker
      @TheEchomaker 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@davidmckean955 squeaky tongues are the worst. My gazelles had that problem.

  • @ivanheffner2587
    @ivanheffner2587 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I had a pair of Sambas in blue suede I bought in the mid- to late-1990s. I have no idea what hide they were made from, but they were definitely real leather, if only suede. I bought them originally for playing indoor soccer, but eventually they just became my everyday shoes. I don’t remember any backing on the tongue; it was just a plain piece of suede, IIRC. I can’t remember if I eventually wore them out or just gave them away because I stopped wearing them.

  • @simoncaton1226
    @simoncaton1226 ปีที่แล้ว +15

    I’m a soccer fan. So this was a shoe that I was always aspiring to have.
    I liked the look of the low profile fit.
    I have been wearing my white pair for 3 years while my UBs have only lasted a year.
    Also Kangaroo leather is the standard for soccer cleats (leather). My kangaroo leather cleats are soooo soft and pliable and feel unique on a soccer ball.

    • @austinwenger6366
      @austinwenger6366 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I had kangaroo leather ronaldinho cleats and they ripped so fast. It sucked. Super soft and comfortable but it got ripped so quick

    • @simoncaton1226
      @simoncaton1226 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@austinwenger6366shoot that sucks!
      Most Ronaldinho cleats are cool designs and super fun.

  • @benjamimo1
    @benjamimo1 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just got a pair today thanks to this review. Thanks for reviewing popular brands so that we can get quality products.

  • @proaudiorestore8926
    @proaudiorestore8926 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    Samba’s were a big part of the original late 80’s, early 90’s rave culture and as a result, most people from that era have owned a few pairs. I’ve owned 2, my wife around 4 and that could be said for a lot of my mates from that time. Samba’s are just really great comfortable shoes. They last long and they look good, that’s it in a nutshell. The samba’s are to dance music what the shell goes were to hiphop

    • @PinPinKula
      @PinPinKula ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lol, what rave seen, my friend? Love parade is not a scene, its a mass event. I dont know of any housers that wore this, so im not sure what scene is that in the late 80s.

    • @matthewotis3594
      @matthewotis3594 ปีที่แล้ว

      I love them. Especially Adidas and sketchers Make solid white shoes and that's my deal.

    • @matthewotis3594
      @matthewotis3594 ปีที่แล้ว

      What else I love about leather is that it's 3co friendly. As tough and great a material it is it will eventually rot away.

    • @proaudiorestore8926
      @proaudiorestore8926 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@PinPinKula
      en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Acid_house
      Lol, rave culture was way bigger than just love parade, and that came quite a bit later as well. And it’s ok if you do know about it.

    • @Marx_Ramone
      @Marx_Ramone ปีที่แล้ว

      It's definitely an interesting shoe. I got into it through soccer because at some point, that shoe was considered an indoor soccer shoe. Then I started seeing it around punk rock shows. In the mid-2000s, I remember seeing Tom from Blink and Billy Joe from Green Day wearing Sambas. Then, through skateboarding, Adidas launched the Busenitz which was also super popular and worn around the music scene. So, to me, that shoe in its many versions has always been very popular. In recent years, I thought its popularity had more to do with the white sneaker trend than the Sambas itself

  • @brettn4337
    @brettn4337 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In the 80' when I attended primary school (around 10 years old) everyone coverted the Adidas Rome. They were a similar sneaker but white with blue stripes.

    • @chanteldesousa3104
      @chanteldesousa3104 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Adidas Rome all the way i say theyre even better than the Sambas !

  • @thegoldenpleb9885
    @thegoldenpleb9885 ปีที่แล้ว +19

    as someone from the uk, sambas are a massive thing with football fans. as a leeds fan ive had afew pairs over the years and the hold up really well. big fan of them.

    • @fistofren3483
      @fistofren3483 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a ultras/hooligan thing. Nowadays every die-hard football fan is wearing a black "The north face" jacket

    • @julianshepherd2038
      @julianshepherd2038 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      They are excellent for running away. 9 out of 10 rioters recomme d them

    • @tobias1752
      @tobias1752 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fistofren3483 isn’t it the same with Stone Island and Nike Air Max 95?

    • @fistofren3483
      @fistofren3483 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@tobias1752 At least not in Germany

    • @tobias1752
      @tobias1752 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@fistofren3483 Hey, ich denke in GB war das früher schon so ein Ding.. ist wohl von ManUfans aus Italien mitgebracht worden..
      Mainz 05, mein Karnevalsverein 😍

  • @kirthanshetty2046
    @kirthanshetty2046 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great review on the Sambas!
    Can you please review yet another trendy sneaker of the year: Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66.

  • @diogosantos8645
    @diogosantos8645 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I got a pair 5 years ago and I knew they would hold up better than other big brand shoes for the price

  • @lukerazor1
    @lukerazor1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Please do Adidas Romes/Roms next! Here in Australia in the 80's they were massive, you either had Romes or DB's (desert boots, with the corrugated wedge soles) no other shoes were considered :)

  • @justincadotte3484
    @justincadotte3484 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The Samba was the first shoe that I really loved. Had to switch to Superstars after my feet got wide.

  • @on_philm
    @on_philm 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    i really love your videos, especially on those vintage sneaker models!!
    Could you maybe do the Reebok Club C Vintage sometime in the future?

  • @hydnars
    @hydnars ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I've had two pairs, one in college about 12 years ago and another from about 5 years ago. They both have held up over the years. Definitiely got my money's worth. As a side note, I was introduced to the Samba through my hometown's music scene, they have been a staple in punk fashion for one reason or another.

    • @julianshepherd2038
      @julianshepherd2038 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      I was a punk 77 to 79 and wore them then. Winter Doc M, summer Adidas.

  • @tylero8595
    @tylero8595 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My mom put me in those when I was 3. Has them throughout my childhood. Wore them in my 20s. 47 now. Still have a pair in the hallway. 44 years now wearing these shoes. They go with anything anytime. And they are comfortable.

  • @aslamc9288
    @aslamc9288 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Man, I’ve always loved my Sambas, I’m watching this one through my fingers. Hope they’re still good!
    EDIT: Glad to see they’re still good sneakers! I have had multiple pairs of Sambas (including a pair with a long tongue, don’t recommend that one), but haven’t been wearing them over the past few years, focusing on more minimalist shoes and more upscale stuff like Greats. I’m so happy to see these are still good and that I can dust off my old pair with pride and wear them again.

  • @madsismad9113
    @madsismad9113 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve been wearing the samba since I was 9 back on the 90’s and still think that there is no better shoe for kicking a ball, dancing, and playing the drums in. Good style and comfort is what has made them a constant in my collection

  • @barfymann362
    @barfymann362 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Onitsuka Tiger next man!

    • @joeylo73
      @joeylo73 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes, Yes, Yes, let the Onitsuka be the next review. Please.

  • @ricatiman
    @ricatiman ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow - I had not even thought about Sambas for decades! I wore the soccer shoe back in the day. Your video has just inspired me to seek out a new pair. Thanks Weston... your channel is the bomb! and I love Toaster.

  • @Tang-qi6zw
    @Tang-qi6zw ปีที่แล้ว +20

    It would be interesting to have had this compared directly to the Puma Oslo City made for athletes at the 1952 Olympics, and a very similar but less popular shoe. Especially with the intro with the two companies.

  • @AutoAbsolute
    @AutoAbsolute ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Love this type of trainer, I’ve been wearing “indoor specials” which are very similar for years, super comfortable, can be worn with anything and an iconic shape

    • @sugarnads
      @sugarnads 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Wish i could get adidas indoor specials here. I used to wear nothing else playing squash. I played hours per day every day. There was nothing better.

  • @kylechilders7918
    @kylechilders7918 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    The Samba is the only sneaker that I've ever worn completely through the outsole. All others, including other Adidas shoes, have fallen apart long before I managed to put that many miles on them. That's probably why now, two decades later, I'm only on my third pair.

    • @drewzero1
      @drewzero1 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also on my third pair after a decade, though I've replaced my latest pair with Pumas. Wore through the soles on two pairs of regular Sambas and started getting tired of the slick soles and high arches. Still have my Millenniums which are a great work shoe as long as grip and cushion aren't important.

    • @eduardzaharia8737
      @eduardzaharia8737 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same with Superstar

  • @Christiangiojauregui
    @Christiangiojauregui ปีที่แล้ว

    Man, it's cool to see you finally reviewing my favorite sneaker! A staple of Casual/Football culture.

  • @kenitoken6869
    @kenitoken6869 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Maybe you can try the Mexico 66 by Onitsuka Tiger! Legendary sneaker and would love to see you review and cut it in half

  • @mazharkhan4177
    @mazharkhan4177 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much for cutting the samba. This information was very helpful. 👌🏻

  • @marcel1463
    @marcel1463 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    It's just a great timeless shoe from Adidas.

    • @oppositeofh8
      @oppositeofh8 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      timeless! that's the word i was looking for. thank you.

  • @FernandoHatsumura
    @FernandoHatsumura ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I loved the editing of the timeline. Well done! The Samba, along with Chuck Taylors, are the quintessential low cost sneakers. Of course, the Sambas are better in terms of quality. Thanks for showing it in depth.

  • @ash36230
    @ash36230 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I wasn't aware the Samba was 74 years old. Interesting to know how this stacks up (alongside some of their hiking boots) because I've currently got two £150 vouchers to spend XD
    I also had Adidas Neos a while back and they have made some of the best trainers I've worn in the past. Be interesting if you could, somehow, find a vintage first edition pair to cut up to see how it evolved.

  • @ktotheswiss1617
    @ktotheswiss1617 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been wearing sambas since the mid 90's, comfort, flexibility, pliability and a clear feel for textures on the ground.

  • @ShimaMiku
    @ShimaMiku ปีที่แล้ว +3

    I've been wearing Sambas as my main shoe of choice since around 2007 and they are awesome. The ones I've always worn are the "soccer" version of the Sambas, the one with the longer tongue and non-removable insole. I'm wondering if the quality of the "soccer" version differs at all from the "street" version that you cut in half here.

  • @hanzzarkov7690
    @hanzzarkov7690 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I'm old now... but playing indoor soccer through the 90's-00's, the Sambas were a mainstay. Though maybe weirdly, I never thought of them as a 'street shoe'. I even kept them in their own bag. For me they were a purpose built, low center of gravity, minimally insoled, turf shoe. They got a bit hard to find in there somewhere, so I had to settle for some Diadorra's for a time. They were colorful and trendy at the time, but I had to send off for another pair of Samba's.

  • @Punksarepunk
    @Punksarepunk ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I am very positively surprised at how good the quality turned out to be. Watching your videos I've definitely started to temper my expectations on sneaker quality. I own a pair of Samba Classics because I wanted the arch support and since they're specifically advertised for being the performance version of the Sambas I assumed the OG was bad quality (sorta like normal Nikes in comparison to Nike SB or normal Vans in comparison to Vans Skate Pro) so I'm actually really happy it turned out this way.

  • @leonphung7812
    @leonphung7812 ปีที่แล้ว

    The channel really improved theirs editing & production quality

  • @cvstormed
    @cvstormed ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Had a pair of the black version of these as a kid and at first I got them to strictly just wear as my indoor soccer shoe but I ended up wearing them almost everyday to school and everywhere I went because they were so damn comfortable and overall looked very good. I’m 27 now and I recently bought the white version of these like in the video. Made me remember why I always wore them as a kid. One of my all time favorite sneakers without a doubt!

  • @DavidGlennon-h9z
    @DavidGlennon-h9z ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video and great information on this iconic sneaker. I don't own a pair, but you have just sold me on why I need a pair asap. Keep up the great work.

  • @brunol-p_g8800
    @brunol-p_g8800 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I used to own a pair in 2016-2017, no social media trend at the time. Nobody around me wore them, everybody was all about the stan smith, but I just loved my pair of Samba.

  • @Post-Yap_Clarity
    @Post-Yap_Clarity ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Once again we learn that the German baddies had exceptional drip

  • @bradthurkle7217
    @bradthurkle7217 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video. My was a manager for the Betts & Betts stores and Cecil Brothers from back in mid 60s to the 80s . I can tell first hand sadly quality has dropped terribly. My wife just bought me a pair of these from Bali. Apparently premiem quality for $60 australian. I cant wait to try them out as i havnt had a pair for 33 years.

  • @groovygannon
    @groovygannon ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wore these shoes for years. Usually 1 pair lasted a year of heavy use. Hadn't thought about them for 20 years ordered a green pair when I saw the OG model on the addidas app a year ago. They make me smile and are simple and little rugged. No boost foam but feel like good cleats. Glad to hear they are good and its real leather on the outside. Thanks for doing this video!

  • @peterleslie4497
    @peterleslie4497 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    i just bought a pair yesterday. Worth every penny!

  • @WildlyLost1976
    @WildlyLost1976 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    The Samba was my go-to shoe in high school in the 90's. I basically had 3 pair at all times, a well-kept pair for indoor soccer, a daily wear pair that were a little scuffed in the sole but still clean, and a "work" pair that probably should have been thrown away. I was heart broken when they got discontinued, found the cowhide version when they were brought back nearly unwearable because it was too stiff. The Samba and the Copa Mundial made w/kangaroo went from the shoebox to my feet without a minute of break in fitting and flexing perfectly, I do miss those days.

    • @tonbomohm1
      @tonbomohm1 ปีที่แล้ว

      I made a mistake of using a brand new pair of these for an indoor soccer game once, 15 mins in , the pain was so unbearable I had to switch back to my walking shoes, had blisters in both of my heels. Really shocking how bad the cushioning/support on these especially the inner sole around the back of the heels.

  • @davep5698
    @davep5698 ปีที่แล้ว

    Pretty slick editing. I know its about the shoes and history but that was just nice to look at.

  • @hey_mario
    @hey_mario ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My first pair of Sambas were in the year 2000. Since then I've purchased 5 pairs and the quality has been superb. The only ones that broke on me were a pair that I forgot in some moving bags. The shoes were pristine but the sole crumpled up and turned to dust on the first step due to lack of use.
    I've never bought them at 100 bucks but would definitely pay that much for them if it came to that.
    Definitely a timeless sneaker!

  • @a.bernhardt1016
    @a.bernhardt1016 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have several of them, they are great, an some years ago you could customize your shoe with any color for each part of the shoe, and custom stitching. But that option was canceled some years ago.
    Greetings from Germany

  • @__Edward__
    @__Edward__ ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you for this informative review, definitely surprised by the results.

  • @BIGJ4898
    @BIGJ4898 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You are right about the several pairs per person.
    Ive had (og) sambas for almost all my adult life.
    The are comfy(after they rip up your heels for two weeks), hold up reasonably well to weather and look good (in my opinion).
    And they last (as opposed to my Reebok Calssics which i also loved but they didn't survive a single hike).

  • @austinwenger6366
    @austinwenger6366 ปีที่แล้ว

    Mid 2000s, my favorite show was my Samba Millenniums as I played soccer and had lots of good memories in those. They were so comfortable and good foot feel.

  • @innoc3ntbystndr
    @innoc3ntbystndr ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve my suede samba for 12 years now and still in great shape, looks new. Btw, I love the red bull f1 cap! SuperMAX!!!

  • @BlissLovePeace
    @BlissLovePeace 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wore these in the 70s for indoor gym classes... looking exactly like this ... and I loved it .. .and the leather was indestructable. ...

  • @rmc1168
    @rmc1168 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding research! Informative!

  • @jamesmoulson9854
    @jamesmoulson9854 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m now on my 3rd pair of Sambas. Started wearing them around 1990. Always black with white stripes.

  • @Dreyno
    @Dreyno ปีที่แล้ว

    I was a Gazelle wearer when I was in school in the 90s but the Samba were brilliant for indoor football. Still have a blue suede pair for casual wear.

  • @LittleIAO
    @LittleIAO ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I have been wearing Sambas since I was about 14 in the mid 90's. I always will wear them unless they dip in quality. I have always worn the same black with white stripes and the longer tongue version. I actually think the leather on these might be a little nicer wearing even though it's the lower cost variant at I think around $75 USD these days. Glad you liked them!

  • @sixoh_diesel5662
    @sixoh_diesel5662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I played indoor soccer in the late 80's early 90's and these were my staple. Local sporting goods store owner dug out an "old pair" he had with the smaller tongue and thicker leather, they lasted forever. I also had a pair of Samba K with Kangaroo leather, man they were supple and had amazing ball feel. I miss the days of amazing shoes like those!

  • @thehermanli
    @thehermanli ปีที่แล้ว

    interesting to see these come back. I used to wear these all the time(when I didn't wear cleats), when I played in various soccer leagues growing up

  • @123Ir0nman
    @123Ir0nman ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You should compare these directly against the Converse 70s shoes!
    The specs on the 70s Converse are pretty good and they also cost $90 so it would be really cool to compare against the Adidas Samba

  • @Forester17
    @Forester17 ปีที่แล้ว

    Best shoes ever, still have my first pair of black sambas from 2014 and still going almost a decade later. Now have a white pair as well, love them!

  • @flaco1944
    @flaco1944 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Im a 42 years old and I have been using sambas since early 90s! The great part about sambas is that the more you wear more comfortable they get! I have 5 pairs and I love them!

  • @Iconisms
    @Iconisms ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Nice one. Now you need to test the Adidas Handball Spezial OG and youve completed the 3 Adidas OG's (Superstars, Samba, Spezial). Another video idea to follow this one will be cutting the premium version of the Sambas (the Samba Deckon) that cost $30-$40 more and have bit more minimalist design and softer leather and sole (at least that was the feeling when i tried them both recently). 😉

  • @PedroPlckle
    @PedroPlckle 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Samba Originals SUEDE for me - slightly different, thinner foam sole towards the rear. Maybe a little slimmer, too...
    Two reasons:
    1. Superbly soft at the toe and the way you can fully scrunch your foot without your sock ravelling up inside the shoe.
    2. Driving. Look at the Adidas option for suede F1 driving boots. The slimness allows quick change of pedal operation without snagging the other pedals particularly heal-and-toe changedowns with a manual transmission (most US citizens probably don't even know what that means). I also drive an automatic transmission car. The soft sole allows highly sensitive feedback of the pedals allowing much smoother and easier operation and completely transforms the whole driving experience. If it's a long trip, I rmake sure I reach for the Sambas every time without fail. THIS is actually my No.1 reason I buy these one after another. I've had about 6 pairs over the last 30 years (and they last a long time!). Love them. And they're not even that supportive when running!

  • @DucNguyen-jy3gi
    @DucNguyen-jy3gi หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    The Kangaroo version was always a special version that cost more. It was not standard. I had one kangaroo pair in 2004 to play indoor soccer - was awesome.

  • @glenmacadaeg
    @glenmacadaeg 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Probably my favorite pair of sneakers all time. In school, i used it for indoor soccer, basketball, volleyball or any other sport! I've gone through several pairs when I was still a kid. Very versatile, it looks great for casual attire as well. Planning to get another one soon!

  • @fezzaman05
    @fezzaman05 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    For an extra 30 bucks you can get the Samba Decon which has all leather lining.

  • @King_Harrold
    @King_Harrold 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Living in the UK, growing up in the 90s and 00s, Samba Supers in black leather and Blue suede were always in my collection.

  • @BlackHatBadger
    @BlackHatBadger ปีที่แล้ว

    I used to wear Adidas football cleats in the mid 2000's and I had a pair of black kangaroo leather Samba cleats with gold highlights. Best boots to kick with.
    First point, I've never in my life had a shoe form to my foot as well as that leather did. You mentioning the kangaroo leather brought back my obsession with how nice those cleats were lol
    I've always had a pair of white or black Samba sneakers since high school because of those cleats putting me on. I am one of those people that recommends them to everyone.
    Thank you for doing this video!

  • @TheDemoDad
    @TheDemoDad ปีที่แล้ว

    I've always been a fan of the samba classics. After watching this video I think I'll give the OG's a shot.

  • @lolatu4402
    @lolatu4402 ปีที่แล้ว

    These last foreeeeever. I have a pair that's at least 5 years old now. I beat the hell out of them, and they are so tough. Still super comfortable with nothing worn out on them except the paint, but I'm sure they could be reconditioned to look almost new. I don't bother because I wear them strictly for sports, skating and working out. I have two pairs now, and I've had many pairs of sambas over the years, and I can attest the new ones hold up just as well, if not better than the old ones. I threw out my last pair, not because they were worn out, but because they got stained and super dirty from years of not taking any care of them. You definitely get more than your money's worth with these.

  • @happyinthehouse9899
    @happyinthehouse9899 ปีที่แล้ว

    Went half a size up and swapped the insole for a $20 comfort insole. Looks nice, feels comfortable, lasts forever

  • @ElizSkull
    @ElizSkull 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s pretty wild to see a shoe that I wore in the early 90’s, come back on the scene with such popularity.
    Those black and white Sambas and Pumas were definitely a favorite of mine.

  • @arnaldoenriquez6191
    @arnaldoenriquez6191 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the Red Bull cap, I see you supporting the 10th win with this upload

  • @Oudeis000
    @Oudeis000 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hope you examine Puma to see how the Dassler brothers' companies compare. Thank you for your detailed and objective analyses!

  • @TheSantiagoJones
    @TheSantiagoJones ปีที่แล้ว

    Yes!!! I’ve been waiting for this

  • @JackoBanon1
    @JackoBanon1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Fun fact: I bought a pair of Sambas back in 2014 for around $50 and people just asked me why I bought such outdated sneakers back then.
    I nevertheless wore them until 2018 until I upgraded to a new pair of shoes. (NMDs that were 'instyle' back then)
    Funny to see that my 'bad' choice from the past is now a trend again.
    Nowadays I'm old enough to just wear what I like and what I find good-looking or trendy.

  • @carolineg3079
    @carolineg3079 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Woman in my 50s here. Bought my first pair of Sambas this year as a result of the hype. They are really comfortable and I plan to buy a pair in a dufferent colour kater this year. I also own superstars which I love

    • @YasmineSNunez
      @YasmineSNunez หลายเดือนก่อน

      Which ones are your favorites? Samba or Superstar? I always used to wear Superstar and now just ordered Samba OG, I was wondering if I made a mistake and just should order Superstars instead😊 Which ones have the most comforable soles to walk long time?

    • @carolineg3079
      @carolineg3079 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @YasmineSNunez I like both but I'd say superstars definitely if I was walking a long way. Also the sizing is different. For same sticker size sambas are smaller