Adidas Performance Men's Samba Classic Indoor Soccer Shoe
- 100% Leather
- Imported
- Rubber sole
- The shaft measures approximately low-top from arch
- The platform measures approximately 0-3 inches
- Boot opening measures approximately 0-3 inches around
- Full-grain leather upper with suede overlays offer support and protection
Product description
Originally made for frozen pitches, the men’s Samba shoes dig into the archives for inspiration. They feature a sleek suede upper with contrasting suede overlays, contrasting 3-Stripes, and a pivot-point rubber outsole for grip. For tight fit, go one size down. For a loose fit, go one size up. How to measure-1.Place a piece of paper on a hard floor with one end against the wall. Place their feet on the piece of paper with their heel against the wall.2. Mark the piece of paper where your toes end with a pencil for both feet. It's easier if you let someone help you with this.3. Measure your marking from the heel to the longest toe for both feet. Take the highest value and compare it to our sizing chart. Synthetic leather upper for lightweight and durability. Die-cut EVA insole for lightweight comfort.
There's a reason this legendary indoor shoe still sells like mad. Perfection never goes out of style. Its soft leather upper and low-profile gum rubber outsole give the elite player ultimate control.
adidas is a name that stands for excellence in all sectors of sport around the globe. The vision of company founder Adolf Dassler has become a reality, and his corporate philosophy has been the guiding principle for successor generations. The idea was as simple as it was brilliant: to provide every athlete with the best possible equipment. It all began in 1920 when Adi Dassler made his first shoes using the few materials available after the First World War. Today, the Adidas product range extends from shoes, apparel, and accessories for basketball, soccer, fitness, and training to adventure, trail, and golf.
Question: Is this an authentic item?
Answer: Depends. I ordered this twice: a year ago and last week. A year ago, they were authentic. The order from last week, not authentic. Authentic Adidas come in a branded blue Adidas box, paper material in the shoe for form, the laces partially-threaded, and the final bit of laces are tied and an Adidas tag looped through one of the lace holes. The order last year was exactly that. The order from last week is a generic brown box, no inner-shoe support paper, no Adidas tag, the laces were threaded through all the holes and untied (possibly this product was used and returned)
Jayemaych
Size: 8Color: Schwarz/WhiteVerified Purchase
I wore Sambas in my late teens (I'm now 39 years old). I'm convinced that either my feet didn't matter to me as much back then (I also lived in Doc Marten's year-round and in any weather conditions, so I was probably just "tougher" back then :P )....or that they have SEVERELY changed the insole in these shoes over the years. I don't recall having any gripes with them back then.
I bought a pair at an Adidas outlet several years back. Tried them on, and although the arch-support felt awfully "high" and stiff to me...I didn't think much of it. I figured I'd get used to them in time. Wore them the whole next day, and when I got home...I literally felt like my instep was bruised. I seriously threw the shoes in the trash that night because I was so irritated with them.
Flash-forward to about 2 weeks ago. I thought about getting another pair of Sambas...but even at a sub-$40 price-point...I couldn't really justify buying another pair of shoes just to throw them in the trash again....so I did a little research. I figured I couldn't possibly be the only person to think that these shoes were unfathomably uncomfortable. Almost torturously so. So I googled something like "uncomfortable Samba insoles" or something of the sort...and stumbled upon a true godsend. Some ingenious and benevolent soul uploaded a YouTube video that addressed my exact concern. Come to find out...the Samba insoles are VERY easy to remove. When you do so and flip them over...there is a white rubber piece that is attached with an easily removable adhesive that you can peel the entire arch-support off with literally no effort. Slip the insoles back in, and BOOM....comfortable Sambas. I will admit that even with the ridiculous arch-support removed, there is still a little more arch than I would prefer due to the shape of the shoe in general (I prefer my insoles virtually flat)...but it's the difference between having a pair of shoes I can wear every day...and having a pair of shoes that would go immediately in the trash. If my above description of how to perform minor surgery on your Sambas is confusing, Google "How to remove samba insole" video....it'll be the first thing that comes up on YouTube. It seriously couldn't have been a quicker or easier fix. Without this "hack"...these shoes would be a negative 15 in terms of any kind of comfort unless you like your shoes with a ridiculous amount of stiff arch-support. Hopefully, this review will help someone else that had the same issue like me, because for the price I bought them for (again...I got them for a little under $40) I doubt you'll find a better value on a name-brand shoe...as long as you can comfortably wear them.
Jakeishness
Size: 12Color: Schwarz/WhiteVerified Purchase
The shoes fit great and I modified the tongues so they're short! Definitely better than spending 90-100 bucks on the short tongue versions! Lol simply cut the tongue and super glued them back together. Might sew them later but so far they've been fine. Also, the laces cover up where I cut so no one is the wiser
enid boring
Size: 8.5Color: Schwarz/WhiteVerified Purchase
I am a huge fan of Sambas, and I have been wearing them for years. About two years ago, I ordered a pair from Amazon, and they were great - the same, true product I had been ordering from the corporate Adidas website. However, I was not as satisfied this time around. Immediately upon opening the box, I knew these weren't the same shoes I had previously ordered, even though the page indicated that I had ordered the same item previously.
Appearance: The glue around the sole that attaches it to the leather boot/sock of the shoe is sloppy, chunky, and visible. The sole itself is a totally different "gum" color than the previous pairs I own. I realize the color changes over time, but I have not ever owned a pair whose sole was very dark brown. Some of the eyelets for the shoelaces are not completely punctured, indicating poor factory quality. I would most likely need to stab a knife through the unpunctured eyelet to make way for the laces, but since I intended on returning them I did not do this. Finally, the leather looks incredibly cheap and plastic-y.
Fit/Feel: As soon as I tried the shoe on, I knew it was not the same shoe I have been wearing for years. I have broken in SO many pairs of Sambas, so I am aware that they fit a bit differently when they are new, but these ones felt like stiff, sharp, plastic socks. I have been wearing the same size, 8.5, for 20 years, and the arch on this shoe did not fit in the same spot on my foot as all of my other ones. Also, these ones felt narrower (mostly by the pinky toe) than my other pairs. I have pretty narrow lady feet (which is why I like this style of shoe), so it's rare when I find a shoe that is too narrow for me. These shoes definitely feel like a knock-off. I am just going to pay the extra money and order directly from Adidas.
