The Adidas SL 72 “Zebra” Is Wildly Good for Holiday 2025

Adidas’s streak of standout animal print releases continues. Following the success of general release pairs dressed in cheetah and leopard motifs — thanks in no small part to the influence of Wales Bonner’s red-hot collaborations — the brand is venturing deeper into the wild for its next drop. This time, the classic SL 72 silhouette gets a bold faux zebra print makeover, arriving just in time for the Holiday 2025 season.

The Adidas SL 72 “Zebra” features a striking mix of black and cream hair-textured uppers, mimicking zebra stripes across the entire base layer. Smooth black leather lands on the Three Stripes, heel tab, and eyestay, providing sharp contrast against the patterned backdrop. Below, a crisp white midsole with red trim sits atop a gum outsole for a vintage-inspired finish that ties the look together.

Continuing the theme, Adidas includes textured detailing on the tongue and gold-foil branding at the heel — touches that elevate the heritage runner into a lifestyle statement piece. While the silhouette retains its retro form, the use of faux fur materials and graphic patterning keeps it distinctly modern.

The release also arrives alongside two cow-print colorways of the Samba, confirming that Adidas is expanding beyond its signature “big cat” styles for a more diverse animal-inspired lineup.

Expect the Adidas SL 72 “Zebra” to release this Holiday 2025 through Adidas.com and select retailers.

For more from the Three Stripes family, check out Adidas Basketball's AE 2, the sophomore signature sneaker design for Anthony Edwards.