Adidas Celebrates 125 Years of German Football with A Clean Samba

In March 2024, the Deutscher Fußball-Bund (DFB) shocked the football world when it announced its seven decades-spanning partnership with adidas would come to an end in 2027 after signing a seven-year deal with the Swoosh. As one of the last projects for the German National Football Team, the Three Stripes has prepped a special Samba to match the team's 125th Anniversary edition kits.

The uniforms haven't been released as of this writing, but leaked photos of the limited edition design have been circulating the internet over the last month. Germany's celebratory kit doesn't leave too much of an impression with its color scheme, which couples a clean 'Cloud White' with 'Core Black.' Its aesthetic lands on the latest adidas Samba to commemorate a National Football Team (check out Mexico's 2025 Gold Cup sneaker), opting for different shades of white across the iconic trainer.

Textile material replaces traditional leather throughout the upper, although the T toe keeps its traditional suede build intact. The profile 3-Stripes and Achilles' heel panels join the tongue in donning the clearest shade of white, while their surroundings indulge in an 'Off-White' that almost seems grey. Deutschland replaces Samba text on the lateral side in shimmering 'Gold Metallic' flair. The German Football Association's old school DFB emblem appears on the top of the tongue and insole. Lastly, the sole unit underfoot rounds out the package in 'Almost Yellow,' contributing to the historic event.

Enjoy official photos of Germany's latest Samba below. Pairs are expected to land throughout March to coincide with the launch of the team's 125th Anniversary kit.

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