It's official: designer Grace Wales Bonner is back with the German firm! Following a Jamaican-inspired collection, four new pairs are about to honor the sneaker heritage. As a tribute to free self-expression, the designer deepens her work through a Fall/Winter 2023 collection, revisiting the adidas Samba once again by combining creative energy and style individuality.
Samba Wales Bonner: between tradition and modernity
This time, the collection reinterprets adidas' sporting heritage. While the designer reprises the same structure as her previous counterparts, season-appropriate materials elevate each pair. Discover them now!
Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Nylon "Fox Brown"
For this "Fox Brown" version, the upper features a burgundy nylon fabric with suede overlays. The iconic adidas side stripes opt for sail leather, matching the "Wales Bonner" branding on the oversized tongue and the lateral side. A leather lining completes the design in an electric blue colorway, while crochet details adorn the heel and tongue. Finally, a brown gumsole is added.
Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Tonal "Core Black"
The "Core Black" version features a two-tone design in black and cream with an elegant fuzzy finish. Just like the previous pair, the iconic sail leather side stripes match the "Wales Bonner" branding on the oversized tongue and lateral side. Finally, its premium leather upper is combined with a brown gumsole, while a crochet finish is added to the heel and tongue.
Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Leo "Dark Brown"
The "Dark Brown" version features a bold leopard upper, contrasted by three lateral stripes crafted in white leather that match the heel tab and oversized tongue. A blue leather lining elevates the design, and crochet details adorn the heel and tongue. Finally, a brown gumsole completes this wild design.
Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Tonal "Cream White"
The last pair from the Wales Bonner x adidas Samba collection is revealed in a two-tone "Cream White" colorway. It combines light beige pony hair with burgundy leather overlays on the three lateral stripes, tongue, and heel. The co-branding from both partners is present, along with a brown gumsole and a subtle crochet finish on the heel and tongue.
When does the Wales Bonner x adidas Samba collection drop?
The new Wales Bonner x adidas Samba collection will be available on November 8, 2023 on adidas Confirmed and at other retailers. Prices vary depending on each pair, so expect between 180 and 220 euros, depending on the model you wish to cop.
Wales Bonner x adidas Samba Nylon "Fox Brown"
180 euros
See retailersWales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Tonal "Core Black"
200 euros
See retailersWales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Leo "Dark Brown"
220 euros
See retailersWales Bonner x adidas Samba Pony Tonal "Cream White"
200 euros
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