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adidas has released a new Samba with zip-up suede uppers, concealed laces and rubber mudguards. The shoe is listed in Black, Dusty Ink and Dusky Bronze on adidas Japan’s website for ¥17,600; availability in other markets is not confirmed in the source report.
adidas has released a zippered suede version of the Samba, updating the familiar sneaker with a zip-up upper, laces underneath and rubber mudguards. See also the cleverly belted Samba. The shoes are listed on adidas Japan’s website for ¥17,600 in Black, Dusty Ink and Dusky Bronze, though availability in other markets is not confirmed by the report.
The new design places a zipper over the suede upper, so the shoe can be fastened with the zip while retaining laces beneath it. The report describes the construction as giving the Samba a more rugged feel. It does not provide further technical specifications or explain whether the zipper changes the shoe’s fit or performance.
Rubber mudguards along the shoe are another distinguishing feature. Highsnobiety says they are intended to help protect the shoe and make it more durable, while also giving it an outdoors-oriented look. The listed color options are Black, Dusty Ink and Dusky Bronze.
The Japanese listing gives a price of ¥17,600, which the report equates to about $111. That is the price reported for adidas Japan; it does not establish a price or release plan for other countries. Highsnobiety’s article also discloses that it has affiliate marketing partnerships, meaning it may earn a commission from purchases.
A New Utility Look for the Samba
The release gives shoppers another variation on a shoe that is already recognizable for its low profile and lace-up design. Here, the zipper and suede upper change the Samba’s appearance without removing the laces, while the mudguards add a more protective visual detail. The result is a product update rather than a reported change to the shoe’s underlying role or performance.
For buyers, the practical news is specific: the style is listed in three muted colorways at a stated Japan price. The source does not confirm whether it will reach other markets, when that might happen, or whether the listed stock is available in every size. Those details matter to shoppers outside Japan who may be interested in the design but cannot rely on the Japan listing as evidence of local availability.
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Earlier Samba Zipper Designs
This is not the first time a Samba has appeared with a zipper. Highsnobiety points to earlier adidas versions, including a Samba Decon iteration and a collaboration with designer Jeremy Scott. The article also cites Stone Island’s 2009 Samba, which used zippers and rugged materials and did not have laces.
The new release therefore joins a history of experiments with the Samba’s closure and materials. Its combination of zipper, underlying laces and rubber mudguards is the defining setup described in the report. No details are given about how it compares in construction, weight or performance with those earlier models.
“The rubber mudguards “help protect the shoe and make it more durable.””
— Highsnobiety
Release Details Beyond Japan
The source report identifies the shoes on adidas Japan’s website, but does not give a release date or say whether the listing represents a new launch, a restock or a continuing offer. It also does not confirm availability in the United States, Europe or other regions, or give prices outside Japan.
Further details are not supplied on materials beyond the suede uppers and rubber mudguards, the shoe’s construction, sizing, or whether all three colorways are available at the same time. The stated protection and durability benefits are attributed to the report; no test results are cited.
Watch for Regional Listings
Shoppers interested in the release can check adidas Japan’s listing for current stock and size options. For buyers elsewhere, the next useful confirmation would be an announcement or product page from the relevant regional adidas store. The source report does not say whether a wider launch is planned, so international availability and timing remain unconfirmed.
Key Questions
What is new about this adidas Samba?
It has a zip-up suede upper, with laces underneath, plus rubber mudguards.
Which colorways are listed?
The report names Black, Dusty Ink and Dusky Bronze.
How much does the zippered Samba cost?
It is listed on adidas Japan’s website for ¥17,600, reported as about $111. The source does not provide prices for other markets.
Is the sneaker available outside Japan?
The source confirms a listing on adidas Japan’s website but does not confirm availability elsewhere.
Have there been zippered Sambas before?
Yes. Highsnobiety cites earlier adidas versions, including a Samba Decon and a Jeremy Scott collaboration, as well as Stone Island’s 2009 Samba.
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