The Adidas Samba running shoe was first developed in 1949 to so that football players could train on icy ground. The adidas 3-Stripes maintain their appeal with a White leather overlay and matching heel overlay. which contrasts with a soft suede overlay at the toe box. Ideal summer sneakers created for sports enthusiasts and for fashion lovers. They are completed with a rubber sole and folding heel so they can be worn as sliders or as sneakers.