When a footwear brand has an iconic silhouette on its hands, major overhauls to the successful formula may have devastating results. Many global companies have learned things the hard way after messing with established formulas. Nevertheless, small tweaks to keep things fresh are often beneficial. With winter just around the corner, Adidas dresses up the Samba WTR with another flashy coat of paint.
Although the sneaker series originally had a sport-oriented origin, the fashion scene now considers it ideal for everyday use. Although it’s hardly the only shoe to receive a similar distinction, the latest variant explores a more classy direction with impressive results. This SKU arrives shortly after the German apparel group’s recent wave of unveilings.
If you’re wondering why they’re calling it the Samba WTR, the letters are reportedly indicating winter-ready comfort and performance. Since surfaces tend to become a bit more slippery due to ice or moisture, the outsole is noticeably more rugged to enhance grip and traction. There’s also the upper construction, which is mostly leather.
Previous iterations are available in a glossy crocodile leather texture and a cozy matte suede. Meanwhile, the rendition in question here is perhaps the most elegant take yet. So far, the colorway is listed as “Brown/Gold” and for good reason. The leather upper flaunts intricate perforations and color-matched stitching on the lighter brown panels over a cream textile.
Elsewhere, darker brown adorns the collar, inner lining, heel pull tab, midsole, outsole, and laces. There’s also the shimmering gold accents on the “Samba” script and the Adidas trefoil emblem. As of our writing, there is no definite release date for this specific Samba WTR. However, many believe it should hit retailers before the year ends.
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