tldr; Basic but loved. 20-30k steps comfortable with arch support insoles. Currently trendy. Sharp with jeans.
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Best praise vs top criticism for Adidas Samba
“I've been too old to care about terms like "played out" and "trending" in clothing for my entire life. Sambas have been popular since the 1970s and still work.”
“Just for your edification, Sambas get holes in the heel because of the sole construction. They have a very thin outer rubber layer that's bonded to a honeycomb rubber section (for comfort), and it doesn't take much for that outer layer to wear through. [Here's](https://www.ifixit.com/Guide/How+To+Fix+a+Hole+in+the+Sole+of+a+Adidas+Gazelles+Shoe/40148) an example showing Gazelles, but Sambas are essentially the same.”
373 Reddit opinions analyzed • Last updated 4/5/2026