<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">The Adidas Samba has taken the footwear world by storm in recent years. The sneaker, once synonymous with indoor soccer, became a staple in the wardrobes of sneakerheads worldwide. Whether it be the classic black and white or one of the many colorways available, it seems as though you can’t look outside without spotting at least one person sporting Sambas. Adidas released collaborations with heavy hitters such as Wales Bonner, Sporty &; Rich, and Pharrell Williams, which were exceptionally well received. The steepest of resale prices, the popular Wales Bonner x Samba sneaker in the colorway “Leopard” now resells for upwards of $2,500 on the GOAT website. </span></p>
<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Nevertheless, while remaining a classic and staple, the Samba has become so widely worn that it no longer has its once unique appeal. Although I’ll never stop wearing mine, the desire to have your outfits stand out from the crowd is understandable. Here are some Samba alternatives that maintain a silhouette similar to the sneaker we know and love:</span></p>
<p><b><a href="https://www.onitsukatiger.com/jp/en-gl/store/all/shoes/sneaker/shopby/mexico66.html?&;utm_source=google&;utm_medium=cpc&;utm_campaign=US_102BRN&;utm_content=202409-01&;gad_source=1&;gbraid=0AAAAA-J6075-F8oTLc7aqhB5bOTpH0Ved&;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrDJKK1fqWVvN32osl8Ih1LRV5jHZvxy0NC-bPcQLb0A1-90FyQ75vIaAhxAEALw_wcB">Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 SD</a>: $140</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15348" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15348" style="width: 1272px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="wp-image-15348 size-full" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.32.51-PM.png" alt="" width="1272" height="282" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15348" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Onitsuka Tiger website</figcaption></figure>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.adidas.com/us/handball-spezial-shoes/IG6194.html">Adidas Handball Spezial</a>: $110</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15349" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15349" style="width: 1290px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-15349" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.34.19-PM.png" alt="" width="1290" height="330" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15349" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Adidas website</figcaption></figure>
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<p><b><a href="https://us.puma.com/us/en/pd/palermo-vintage-sneakers/396841?gad_source=1&;gbraid=0AAAAAD_kxL9cYmNsp6ZcaLvCIYn94Az81&;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrBl4oUiLHLDXDzBXT7FQ9So8NImjksZA3xX8gekG1g0VjLNaCue7Z8aArnZEALw_wcB&;size=0220&;swatch=02">Puma Palermo</a>: $90</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15351" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15351" style="width: 1292px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-15351" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.35.03-PM.png" alt="" width="1292" height="396" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15351" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Puma website</figcaption></figure>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.reebok.com/p/100033053/club-c-grounds-uk-shoes?georedirect=false&;utm_source=google&;utm_medium=cpc&;utm_campaign=tin_rbk_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_clubc_unisex&;utm_id=17856054452&;utm_content=142985266527-club-c&;utm_term=100033053015&;&;utm_source=google&;utm_medium=cpc&;utm_campaign=tin_rbk_shp_ggl_cvr_dr_b_pla_usa_bau_clubc_unisex&;utm_id=17856054452&;utm_content=142985266527-club-c&;utm_term=100033053015&;dclid=%7Bdclid%7D&;gbraid=0AAAAADtUdh-tmSHgvCfRtP95eLylZc-sf&;wbraid=Cj4KCAiAxea5BhBDEi4AuAKXAJuZxVaMZsGZIof7pdjtXAQs4h0m93XhPDlNY4rJwR8jmajPfaniOJ-RGgIlNg&;gad_source=1&;gbraid=0AAAAADtUdh-tmSHgvCfRtP95eLylZc-sf&;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrD5IE4AESsk_TT6N80vVmyqtCdD0Sn7G78Og7hPuSi1URNFkoirzocaAnsdEALw_wcB&;gclsrc=aw.ds">Reebok Club C Grounds</a>: $90</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15352" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15352" style="width: 1292px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-15352" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.35.32-PM.png" alt="" width="1292" height="334" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15352" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Reebok website<i style="font-size: 16px;"> </i></figcaption></figure>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.dsw.com/product/sam-edelman-jayne-sneaker/587701?activeColor=901&;cm_mmc=CSE-_-GPS-_-G_Shopping_PMAX_Athletic+%26+Sneaker+(NEW)-_-&;cadevice=c&;gad_source=1&;gbraid=0AAAAADRIb9QUprJt9eBgEXhNgMYjekM7J&;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrBbJzcf3Q703W_Pm24IBitP4NnCiU0YtT23mNHzVbTBkqeC7GLoztsaAqP2EALw_wcB&;gclsrc=aw.ds">Sam Edelman Jayne Sneaker</a>: $120</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15354" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15354" style="width: 1284px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-15354" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.36.01-PM.png" alt="" width="1284" height="292" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15354" class="wp-caption-text">Image via DSW website</figcaption></figure>
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<p><b><a href="https://www.asics.com/us/en-us/skyhand-og/p/ANA_1203A452-300.html?size=12&;width=Standard&;utm_source=google&;utm_medium=pla&;CATARGETID=120223060000457319&;CADevice=c&;gad_source=1&;gbraid=0AAAAADl69Mg1PPbfvI_h1N_GcL5Ojwqmk&;gclid=Cj0KCQiA6Ou5BhCrARIsAPoTxrAoIY6kwHGRdaAz1PMOsrP1OWTmR6ub1gzi7dIzGFBrCYxMLOix3nYaAgHMEALw_wcB">Asics Skyhand</a>: $100</b></p>
<figure id="attachment_15355" aria-describedby="caption-attachment-15355" style="width: 1308px" class="wp-caption aligncenter"><img class="size-full wp-image-15355" src="https://tulanemagazine.com/wp-content/uploads/Screen-Shot-2024-11-18-at-3.36.29-PM.png" alt="" width="1308" height="310" /><figcaption id="caption-attachment-15355" class="wp-caption-text">Image via Asics website</figcaption></figure>
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Sick of Sambas? Try These Instead
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