Adidas Samba Pony Wales Bonner Leopard

The Adidas Samba Pony Wales Bonner Leopard represents a refined collaboration between adidas and the visionary British-Jamaican designer Grace Wales Bonner. Reimagining the archival Samba silhouette, this edition fuses luxury fashion cues with a classic sportswear foundation, producing a sneaker that feels both timeless and distinctively avant-garde.

The upper of the Adidas Samba Pony Wales Bonner Leopard is crafted in luxe pony hair with a caramel and dark brown leopard pattern, lending the shoe its bold character and tactile richness. Creamy white leather accents appear on the fold-over tongue and heel tab, while adidas’ iconic three stripes adorn the side panel in matching white with dark brown zig-zag stitching. These signature details are enhanced by exaggerated looped stitching at the heel and tongue, channeling Wales Bonner’s meticulous design language.

Inside, a soft light blue textile sockliner meets a cream insole, creating a subtle but sophisticated contrast. Beneath, a gum rubber sole unit offers grip and comfort, paying homage to the Samba’s functional roots while seamlessly fitting into a modern luxury wardrobe.

Standout dual-branding can be found on the insole and tongue, where “adidas” and the trefoil are elegantly stacked above “Wales Bonner,” expressing the collaboration’s elevated aesthetic. Released on November 8, 2023, the Adidas Samba Pony Wales Bonner Leopard quickly became a collector’s favorite, retailing for $160.