adidas extends the Wales Bonner-inspired animal print wave with the Samba OG Leopard "Magic Beige," bringing affordable leopard aesthetics to the inline collection. This faux pony hair iteration follows the viral success of Wales Bonner's 2023 Leopard Samba and 2025's Cheetah pack, demonstrating how collaborative influence reshapes general release offerings.

Design & Inspiration

Wales Bonner's November 2023 Samba Pony "Leopard" sparked the animal print phenomenon, reselling for $1,000+ with certain sizes reaching $1,800. The unprecedented demand led adidas to develop inline leopard iterations throughout 2024-2025, making the aesthetic accessible at retail pricing. The Magic Beige colorway features faux pony hair leopard print across the entire upper, with ivory leather Three Stripes, heel tab, and tongue creating clean contrast. Magic beige suede T-toe cap and serrated Three Stripes maintain Samba's signature detailing. The gum rubber cupsole grounds the design in classic Samba DNA while the leopard print channels Y2K aesthetics and the "wrong" vibe that makes animal prints compelling. This women's-focused release follows January 2025's viral Cheetah Samba (JI2734/JI2735) which sold out repeatedly across multiple restocks.

Comfort & Performance

The Samba OG maintains the 1950 Adi Dassler original design engineered for German footballers training on icy pitches. Leather upper construction provides durability and structure that breaks in comfortably over time. Synthetic lining ensures snug fit around the foot while the iconic thin gum rubber outsole delivers superior traction and flexibility. The low-profile silhouette with classic lace closure balances performance heritage with everyday wearability. This construction has remained largely unchanged for 75 years, proving the design's timeless functionality. The Samba transitioned from football terraces to global street style icon, becoming adidas's all-time bestseller and the most ubiquitous sneaker of 2024-2025.

Release Information & Pricing

The adidas Samba OG Leopard "Magic Beige" (KI6674) is available now via select adidas retailers for approximately €130 / £100 (women's sizing). The leopard trend dominated 2025 releases across multiple silhouettes including Campus, Air Max 1, Handball Spezial, and SL72.
Find out where to cop a pair online below.

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