Wales Bonner and Adidas Go All-Out on Croc Leather for the Samba, Superstar and More Sneakers
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Wales Bonner and Adidas have revealed their latest assortment of sneakers, and they’re all coming up crocodile.
The Wales Bonner x Adidas Samba, Superstar and Samba Millennium all make use of crocodile-printed leather with a diverse range of color schemes. The Samba, subject of Wales Bonner’s most celebrated Adidas sneaker collabs, gets the most straight-forward of croc leather applications, as the material graces the entire upper in either brown or blue, with the exception of a smooth leather mustache.
A new woven leather tongue in cream graces both sneakers to match the leather stripes, while each gets the same translucent gum cupsole. Gold eyelets appear at the top of the eyestays, and the embellished, crochet-like stitching signature to Wales Bonner’s collabs returns on the mustache.
In taking on the Superstar for the first time, Wales Bonner brings white croc leather for the bulk of the upper and blue croc leather for the stripes. Cream is then used for the smooth leather stitched mustache and tongue, as well as the shell toe and sole unit. Gold debossed branding then includes Wales Bonner’s name above the stripes.
Rounding out the assortment is the Samba Millennium, which is split into two distinct halves in two colorways. Blue croc leather and suede form the back half of an edition with a yellow leather midfoot and forefoot, and a red liner adds another pop of color. The other variant gets more adventurous with brown crocodile print and metallic silver leather, and both feature a cream and translucent gum sole unit and gold branding elements.
Alongside the sneakers, Wales Bonner and Adidas will release a clothing capsule that includes floral vests, shorts and tops in addition to tracksuits, hoodies and other outerwear in solid colors.
The collection’s campaign was shot in New York City’s Harlem neighborhood by photographer Rennel Medrano.
The Wales Bonner x Adidas Samba, Superstar and Samba Millennium, as well as the accompanying apparel, will release Thursday, October 24, through the Adidas Confirmed app, as well as select third-party retailers. Pricing for the sneakers ranges from $250 to $300.
About the Author:
Ian Servantes is a Senior News Editor for Footwear News specializing in sneaker coverage. He’s previously reported on streetwear and sneakers at Input and Highsnobiety after beginning his career on the pop culture beat. He subscribes to the idea that “ball is life” and doesn’t fuss over his kicks getting dirty.
Wales Bonner x Adidas Fall/Winter 2024 [Photos]
Launch Gallery: Wales Bonner x Adidas Fall/Winter 2024 [Photos]
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