Adidas’s New Military-Grade Samba Really Is as Tough as It Looks

Another week, another Samba. Only this time, Adidas went beyond a minor tweak to the shoe’s color scheme.

The Samba OG Cordura swaps out the Samba’s classic leather upper for one crafted from Cordura — a durable, high-performance fabric known worldwide for its strength and abrasion resistance.

As such, the material is a staple in bags, outdoor gear, military equipment and, now, the ever-iconic Samba — which is no longer just the hottest sneaker on the market but one of the most durable, to boot.

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High value, hardwearing

The material choice here makes the Samba OG Cordura an attractive proposition for wearers who demand a little extra ruggedness from their footwear, such as bike commuters or simply those in harsh climes.

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The shoe may also simply appeal to grayscale aesthetes, thanks to its suede overlays and a rare black sole resulting in a decidedly stealthy getup with a textural finish.

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In any case, all potential buyers will probably appreciate its best attribute: a value-driven price tag.

That’s because you’d expect a performance fabric like Cordura to jack up the price of a shoe like the Samba — especially considering buyers continue to line up for pairs costing three or four times the standard amount.

Instead, the Samba OG Cordura costs just $100 — the same as every other Samba OG in the current roster.

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New Release

Adidas Samba OG Cordura

• $100 at Adidas

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