adidas Skateboarding releases the Samba ADV – a remixed version of the classic Samba soccer shoe – one of the most iconic silhouettes from adidas still in production after its debut over 65 years ago. Introduced in the 1950s as a soccer boot to combat wintery turf, the evolutionary design of the Samba has mostly remained intact keeping to its classic T-toe and tan gum sole features since the 1970s. Transcending style, athletics and culture – the Samba ADV infuses the brand’s rich soccer heritage with skateboarding design and functionality.
In the new video with New York City as the main backdrop, adidas Skateboarding Pro team riders Rodrigo TX, Benny Fairfax, and Tyshawn Jones qualify the Samba ADV with an action skate edit that sees them separately in their home turf and eventually skating together in the city’s bold streets, gritty subways, and abandoned warehouses. New York City’s landscape of graffiti stamped skate parks and underground destinations make it the ideal location to touch on the rich history of the original Samba, terrace influences, and the golden era of skateboarding culture.
Designed to meet the skateboarder’s needs of comfort, board control and grip, the Samba ADV features a suede and leather upper for durability, internal mesh bootie for responsive fit, molded heel clip for support, directional tread for precision grip, molded sockliner and the classic cupsole.
The Samba ADV will be available at specialty adidas retailers in the U.S. and the adidas Skateboarding website starting January 1. The Samba ADV will retail for $75.
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Founded in 1998, adidas Skateboarding creates footwear and apparel for skateboarders distributed through a global network of skateboarding retailers. adidas skateboarding supports a group of iconic, elite, and trend setting professional and amateur skateboarders from all over the world including Mark Gonzales, Dennis Busenitz and Na-kel Smith. adidas Skateboarding is a segment of adidas Originals, a division of the adidas Group.
