Sambas OG shoes
- Title
- Sambas OG shoes
- Subject
- A popular name brand shoe, worn often by University of Ottawa students
- Description
- The Adidas Samba shoes throw it back to the glory days of sport. Originally built for football, these iconic kicks have since become a casual favorite for sneakerheads and fashionistas alike. Their full leather upper, accented with a nubuck toe cap, delivers a premium look that only gets better with wear. Serrated 3-Stripes add adidas style for a look that will always be an original. This timeless silhouette is ready to take on your everyday adventures
- Creator
- Adi Dassler was the creator of Adidas sambas
- Source
- 8555 Campeau Drive, K2T 0K5, Adidas store, Ottawa ON Adidas online store
Curated by: Amina Demirdache-Grace; Lilah Hurtubise-Gates; Evelyn Maclever; Faith Mackay; Rebekah Slack - Publisher
- ADIDAS
- Date
- The first pair of Adidas sambas was made in 1949
- Rights
- ADIDAS
- Format
- The Adidas Samba is a low-top, leather or suede sneaker with a slim silhouette, T-shaped toe overlay, and signature three stripes. It features a gum rubber sole, offering both traction and style. Originally made for indoor soccer, it’s now a timeless streetwear icon known for its clean, classic look and everyday comfort.
- Language
- English
- Type
- Physical object - shoes
- Identifier
- JR8843
- Coverage
- Made in Vietnam and manufactured by German multinational Adidas
Collection
Citation
Adi Dassler was the creator of Adidas sambas, “Sambas OG shoes,” Anthroharvest, accessed December 5, 2025, http://omeka.uottawa.ca/anthroharvest/items/show/78.
