First Look: adidas Samba Golf Shoes
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First Look: adidas Samba Golf Shoes

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First Look: adidas Samba Golf Shoes

Roots

Fresh on the heels of the introduction of the adidas Samba Golf line, the Brand with Three Stripes is paying homage to its roots with the release of a new special edition Samba golf shoe.

The iconic white-and-black colorway was first featured in 1950 on the OG adidas Samba, a shoe which has been a streetwear staple and soccer stalwart ever since. That same nostalgic look has been carried over to adidas’s newest golf shoe with a modern twist and updated materials.

Let’s take a closer look at what makes the special edition Samba OG Golf shoe ready for your next round.

From the Pitch to the Fairway

adidas Samba Golf review

The OG Samba was designed as a soccer shoe for icy and firm conditions. More recently, however, the Samba has been seen a fashion piece, “function” being very much thrown to the wayside. With the introduction of the Samba OG Golf, adidas revived and retooled Samba in a way that brought performance to the forefront while maintaining its legendary roots.

At first glance, the Samba OG Golf shoe looks eerily similar to its casual counterpart. Upon closer inspection, it’s clear that adidas put a good amount of thought and effort into making the shoe suitable for the golf course. Take, for example, the upper. Where the OG Samba featured leather and suede, the Samba OG Golf is laden with recycled materials and synthetic leather. This small change provides better waterproofing and is better for the environment.

What about the outsole? Admittedly the one big giveaway that the Samba OG Golf is indeed a golf shoe is the outsole. The adiwear spikeless outsole was made to mimic the OG Samba’s suction cup-style traction pattern, with additional rubber lugs for added traction and grip.

The Rundown on the Samba Golf Spikeless Golf Shoes

  • The adidas Samba OG Golf shoe will be released in mid-November. The official U.S. release date is yet to be determined.
  • Availability at select locations outside of the US will start on Oct. 27.

The Tech

Close up of the adidas Samba OG Golf shoes.

The adidas Samba OG Golf shoe is about as barebones a golf shoe as you’ll find and that’s exactly how adidas intended it to be. Outside of the upgraded outsole, the beefier EVA-cushioned midsole and the waterproof upper, the shoe is still a Samba through and through.

For Whom is the adidas Samba Golf?

I can’t, and won’t, speak to the performance of the Samba OG Golf. However, I can say this: the shoe falls into the category of fashion first, performance second. Surely adidas has made enough upgrades to warrant the shoe receiving a golf delineation but the Samba OG Golf is more suited to the casual weekend warrior. Just as you won’t see any high-profile footballers wearing the OG Samba on the pitch, you’re unlikely to see any professional golfers wearing the golf variant.

Calling all FootGolfers

Could this be the perfect FootGolf shoe? No kidding, the adidas Samba OG Golf is sure to strike a chord for those who fell in love with the clean, classic look of the Samba way back when.

Are you a fan of this silhouette? Are you willing to look past the potential performance loss in favor of nostalgia? I’m curious to hear your thoughts. Drop me a line below and be sure to preface your comment by stating whether you’ve ever owned an OG pair of the adidas Samba.

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      Allan Chandler

      2 weeks ago

      I have these. Adidas sold them online in Late November. The traction is great. The shoes are very comfy, even for my wide feet.

      The shoes are very squeaky. Lots of extraneous noise when walking around.

      Reply

      HiHandy

      7 months ago

      I golf in my classic sambas at the range and dry conditions all the time. So these are awesome! Lets be honest with ourselves, golf is 50% appearance… There are dress codes in this sport. Lets all get off our high horses.

      Reply

      Brad G.

      7 months ago

      I scored a pair from Trendy Golf USA this AM. I’m a big fan of Samba’s and love that you all are covering a few more aspects of golf than just typical things from the OEM’s. Keep up the solid work.

      Reply

      Biff Malibu

      7 months ago

      I will definitely be buying – I typically rotate my shoes depending on course and/or conditions anyway and even if these wind up being left in my trunk for the random range day at the club on the way home from work, so be it.

      Reply

      Mike

      7 months ago

      I see that the new PXG hybrids are ready to launch. Wouldn’t you think an indepth review of them would be more valuable than these idiotic “fashion first, performance second” shoes.

      Reply

      Billy Barule

      7 months ago

      Triggered?

      Reply

      HiHandy

      7 months ago

      …Chill, buddy

      Reply

      Matty

      7 months ago

      I really liked the article, and am probably going to check these shoes out. I’ll likely keep them for hitting TopGolf or the range after work.

      I appreciate your opinion, and respectfully disagree. MGS reviews a decent spectrum of the world of golf. I don’t see why a more casual shoe should be left out.

      Also – you learned that these shoes are likely not going to revolutionize your game, and that they aren’t what you would consider buying. Isn’t that a good thing in an article about a golf shoe that you may end up seeing out on the course? You’ll know that it isn’t for you, even if they may look interesting.

      Reply

      Art

      7 months ago

      My thoughts?

      Once upon a time, MGS evaluated products in an attempt to guide us towards a better golf game.

      This article–can a golf shoe suck too much?

      Ugh. I’v e succumbed to click bait.

      Reply

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