Adidas Originals Women's Silver "Metallic Snakeskin" Sambas, IH9016

The Samba arrives here in a silver metallic patent snakeskin finish that shifts the shoe away from its usual indoor-soccer restraint into something sharper and more textured. The embossed upper catches light differently across the panels, while the white leather Three Stripes and heel tab keep the colorway grounded. First designed as an indoor soccer training shoe in the late 1940s, the Samba still carries the same low profile and gum sole that defined the original.

This pair uses a glossy snakeskin-embossed leather upper with tonal overlays through the eyestay and T-toe. A gum rubber outsole keeps the classic Samba shape intact underneath the metallic finish, and the low-cut build stays close to the foot in the way Sambas usually do. White laces, debossed tongue branding, and the contrast leather details keep the shoe from tipping too far into novelty.

If you've worn Gazelles before, the Samba feels narrower, firmer, and more structured underfoot. The thinner sole and leather build give it a sharper shape overall, especially through the toe box.

The metallic finish works best when the rest of the outfit stays simple — washed black denim, straight-leg cargos, oversized grey sweats. The silver upper does enough on its own.

THE DETAILS

• Style: Adidas Originals Samba
• Colorway: Silver Metallic / Cloud White / Gum
• Upper: Patent snakeskin-embossed leather
• Branding: Leather 3-Stripes, debossed Trefoil tongue branding
• Sole: Gum rubber outsole
• Lining: Textile lining
• Closure: Lace-up

FIT & SIZING

Listed in US Women's sizing. The Samba runs slightly long and narrow — most customers size down a half size. Wider feet, stay true to size. Men's equivalent: subtract 1.5 (Women's 8.5 = Men's 7).

CONDITION

Brand new, deadstock. Ships in original Adidas box with all original packaging.

SHIPPING & VALUE

Ships same or next business day from our Portland, Oregon warehouse. Every pair is authenticated before it leaves our floor.

Also Known As

Also searched as: Adidas Samba Silver Snakeskin, Samba Patent Snakeskin Silver Metallic, Silver Metallic Samba OG