On January 19th, 2021, Lorenzo took to Instagram to reminisce on his de-facto uniform throughout high school in South Florida, which included Sambas. After news broke that the FEAR OF GOD frontman was partnering with the German manufacturer, the clock began ticking as spectators waited to see which of the Three Stripes' shoes Lorenzo would wear first. Unsurprisingly, celebrity co-signs have catapulted the sneaker into mainstream zeitgeist, with the most recent jump courtesy of Jerry Lorenzo. Throughout the decades, adidas' Samba silhouette has attracted many non-athletes, including musical artists the likes of Bob Marley. (This differs from other adidas Originals models that have moved from their original purpose to strictly fashion use.) In an attempt to gain popularity within the South American country, the shoe was named after an indigenous genre of music and dance.) The Three Stripes' full-leather shoe became a staple among players looking for indoor football footwear, and is still a go-to choice for the sport throughout the world. (A spiked-version was worn by the German National Football Team during its win of the 1954 World Cup, but landed on the “Samba” name right before the 1950 tournament in Brazil. Kangaroo leather was paired with an innovative gum outsole that delivered superior traction on frozen grounds. In its earliest stage, the now-iconic model served as a mid-top football boot geared at helping athletes train on icy conditions. Having debuted in 1949, it is the company's longest-running model in production. The adidas Samba is a low-top sneaker from German sportswear manufacturer, adidas.
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