The adidas Samba Gets Prettied Up With Pearls and Lace

The adidas Samba has lived a thousand lives, from indoor football staple to terrace icon to one of the most dominant lifestyle sneakers of the last decade. Now, adidas is leaning into a softer, more decorative side of the silhouette with a new women’s-focused pair dressed in lace, pearls, and warm neutral tones.

This upcoming adidas Samba keeps the model’s familiar low-profile shape intact, but the details push it into a much more styled space. The upper pairs a cream leather base with brown suede overlays across the toe, eyestay, heel, and Three Stripes, while a matching brown gum sole keeps the classic Samba foundation in place.

The standout additions arrive across the lace panel, where delicate lace trim sits beneath the eyestay and a removable pearl bow charm rests over the laces. Gold “Samba” branding on the lateral side and metallic gold adidas branding on the tongue add another polished touch, giving the pair a boutique-like feel without losing the shoe’s everyday appeal.

It is another example of adidas finding new ways to stretch the Samba without overcomplicating it. The model has already moved through luxury-leaning collaborations, platform builds, pony hair finishes, and seasonal colorways, but this pair brings a more feminine, accessory-driven approach to the classic.

A release date for the adidas Samba “Lace and Pearls” has not yet been confirmed, but the pair is expected to arrive through adidas and select retailers in the coming months. Stay tuned for further updates.

Keep an eye on House of Heat°'s dedicated Adidas Release Dates Calendar for updates on this style and others—including the chunky Adidas Jellyfish by Pharrell Williams