Sneakers
Oct 31, 2022

These $75 Sneakers Have Reached Cult Status, and I Have the Outfits to Prove It

by Indya Brown

Buzzy items that take hold over the fashion community usually come with a steep price tag—Totême's internet-famous scarf coat, Balenciaga's Cagole knee boots, Miu Miu's ballet flats… The list goes on. But there is some financial relief when it comes to It sneakers. In this world, it's usually the simplest or most normcore styles that get the most attention (just look at the eternal popularity of Chuck Taylor high-tops and Nike Blazers), and they're usually relatively affordable. The latest entry in this It-sneaker canon? Adidas Samba sneakers.

From Paris to New York, fashion people have embraced the classic soccer sneakers, pairing them with everything from maxi skirts to tailored trousers and jeans. Adidas Sambas' narrow silhouette and streamlined design make them ideal for almost any type of look, and their practicality means they're super easy to style. But in case you're low on ideas, I gathered a few fashion person–approved outfits to reference when times get tough. Keep scrolling to see them all.

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@camillecharriere

Style tip: Shearling-jacket season is in full swing, so it makes perfect sense to pair the cold-weather staple with jeans and a pair of Samba sneakers.

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@anoukyve

Style tip: If going full shearling and leather is too aggressive, opt for a suede topper instead. A shade of tan feels both autumnal and elevated.

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@aude_julie

Style tip: As it turns out, Adidas Sambas and a midi skirt are a prime combo. To dress it down, throw on an easy flannel shirt.

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@josefinehj

Style tip: If you're deep into this season's trends, you probably already own another major trend blowing up right now—a distressed leather jacket. Here's an easy way to pull it off every day.

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@lindatol_

Style tip: Some of the best outfits reinterpret standard dress codes, like this polished-meets-relaxed combination of loose trousers, a chunky cable-knit sweater, and Samba sneakers.

Style tip: This slip dress is the ultimate one-and-done piece, but its powers become magnified with the addition of cool sneakers. Add a tailored coat for extra sophistication.

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@endlesslyloveclub

Style tip: A blazer and jeans are fashion-person go-tos, but the tried-and-true pairing feels even more leveled up with the addition of cool kicks.

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@deborabrosa

Style tip: While we're on the topic of maxi skirts, why not try one with a simple tank top and sneakers?

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@annelauremais

Style tip: Navy striped sweaters are one of those preppy pieces that prove their worth season after season. For a modern take, wear it with a micro miniskirt (stockings or no stockings, it's up to you) and, of course, Sambas.

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