In fact, it would take decades of subtle variations to arrive at the so-called “OG Samba,”as characterized by its low-cut ankle and light-brown gum ... Available now at Adidas, the Samba ...

The SL 72 may not be as big as the Samba but it’s not for a lack of trying. Last year, the old-school Adidas sneaker nearly topped the Lyst Index, a quarterly roundup of the hottest items in fashion.