Adidas’s Fresh Take on the Samba Blends Classic Design With a Modern Edge

The Three Stripes gives its most popular shoe a contemporary makeover, featuring subtle (and not so subtle) changes that make a big impact.

Close-up of a white sneaker with dark green stripes and heel tab against a blue background.

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By Hayley Helms

Published February 11, 2026

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Updated February 11, 2026

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What started as a 1970’s indoor soccer classic has evolved into one of the most popular and sought-after lifestyle shoes in modern culture — but for many years, the Adidas Samba has stayed essentially the same.

That changes with the Adidas Samba Bape, but it’s not just the star-shaped “Sta” logo on the sidewall of the silhouette that shakes things up. Look closely, and there’s another major change hiding in plain sight.

The Samba looks fresh with an updated logo and premium materials, courtesy of a collaboration with Bape.

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Seeing stars

Adidas and Bape first debuted the collaborative Samba Bape Shoe in the fall of 2025, but this week sneakerheads have been blessed with a new colorway that really shows off the lifestyle shoe’s updates.

The off-white and forest green combo on the new Samba Bape really makes that star logo pop.

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Those updates include one very obvious change, and a selection of slightly less noticeable updates that still pack a big punch.

The big change comes in the form of the star-shaped logo that replaces the iconic Three Stripes on the lateral side of the right shoe, with the medial section maintaining the iconic 3 stripes; the pattern is reversed on the left shoe.

White leather sneaker with dark green stripes and brown rubber sole on a plain background. — From this angle, the Samba is as timeless as ever.

The other major update, which is less noticeable than the star logo but just as impactful, is the revised toe cap.

Typically, the Samba features a suede T-toe, but this version sees it replaced with a molded rubber Bape Skull Sta face.

Close-up of the toe area of a white sneaker with leather and fabric panels and white laces. — The toe box swaps suede for a Bape-themed rubber addition.

Finally, a subtle camouflage insole and “A Bathing Ape” gold foil appears next to the star logo, completing the collaborative effort.

Pair of white Adidas Samba sneakers with dark green stripes and camo-patterned insoles. — Camo insoles complete the modern, streetwear-coded package.

The new version delivers a more organic take on the sneaker, with the “Off White/Shadow Green/Gum” colorway breathing fresh life into the silhouette’s modern updates … while helping it stand out in a sea of Sambas.

Availability and pricing

The new Samba Bape is available now on Adidas’s website, retailing for $160.

Sizes are selling out quickly, so if you want your own pair, now is the time to add to cart.

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Adidas Samba Bape Shoes

$160 at Adidas

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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