The Polarizing adidas Samba Mule Takes On Core Colorways

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The muleification of lifestyle icons is old news at this point. From classic sneakers turned ballet flats to other decidedly fashion-forward mutations, footwear brands have spent the past few years finding new ways to court a younger, more style-conscious female consumer. In that realm, few shoes better capture the moment than the adidas Samba Mule, here back in the headlines with a new no-frills pack for autumn.

Following a handful of Wales Bonner-esque styles and a recent VegNonVeg collaboration, the Samba Mule is now settling into its core lineup with two straightforward colorways. Both stay true to the Samba’s classic visual language, pairing simple black-and-white leather and suede constructions with brown gum outsoles. One flips the script on the other, with black taking over the upper and white reserved for the Three Stripes. The real headline, of course, is the haircut: everything looks perfectly normal up front, only to get buzzed off completely in the back.

The adidas Samba Mule core colorways are available now through Foot Locker, JD Sports, and Journeys exclusively in women’s sizing, with another release set for October 7th via adidas. Retail is set at $100 each. See official images below and visit our Sneaker Release Dates page to browse more upcoming pairs.