adidas Samba LT

Samba LT

First created back in 1949, adidas’ flagship Samba sneaker has been reworked to produce a number of different variants over the years, one of which is the chic adidas Samba LT. This stylish silhouette celebrates the shoe’s sporting heritage, in particular its popularity among Europe’s top futsal players during the 70s and 80s.

Several aspects of the Samba made it a great choice for the indoor sport of futsal, and these have been carried over onto the modern LT. It has a gum rubber outsole with various tread patterns that provide high quality grip on a range of different surfaces. Meanwhile, the low-profile build that was originally designed to facilitate close ball control also produces a sleek esthetic and a comfortable fit.

The upper is normally made from premium leather and the iconic T-toe overlay rendered in plush nubuck for a touch of sophistication. There is also a cut-away heel tab at the rear, the Three-Stripes logo on each flank and golden Samba lettering on the lateral side. Both the tab and the logos are decorated in tones that contrast with the rest of the upper to capture the famous color-blocking style of the Samba series.

The most distinctive feature of the Samba LT is its oversize tongue, which was inspired by those on the futsal-friendly models made decades ago. This can be folded over the laces to reveal a lined surface with the adidas Trefoil logo stamped into it.

Sporty and comfortable, the adidas Samba LT is a timeless sneaker whose minimalist style and retro charm offer the perfect homage to the rich history of the Samba silhouette.