Samba Wales Bonner Navy Croc

The adidas Samba Wales Bonner Navy Croc model was created as part of a collaboration between adidas Originals and British designer Grace Wales Bonner. The design retains the classic Samba silhouette, but introduces significantly altered materials and details characteristic of this collaboration. The upper is constructed in a panel layout typical of this line, with a T-shaped front overlay that reinforces the toe cap and stabilizes the front of the shoe. The whole is based on a classic lacing system and a flat sole, thanks to which the silhouette retains the proportions known from the Samba model.The Navy Croc color scheme focuses on a deep navy blue shade covering most of the upper. The dark base creates a distinct visual character for the design. Against this background, contrasting elements in a light shade of creamy white appear. The three adidas stripes and the heel fragment are kept in this tone, which emphasizes the side panel arrangement. The color composition is complemented by subtle accents in darker shades of brown visible in the construction details.The upper is made of natural leather with an embossed texture inspired by crocodile skin. This material gives the surface a distinctly textured feel and is one of the most distinctive elements of this variant. The front features a suede overlay to reinforce the toe area. The three stripes are made of light-colored nubuck, while the tongue is made of woven leather and complemented by a joint adidas and Wales Bonner label.The model is based on a rubber sole with a classic structure. Its surface provides traction when walking and stability in contact with the ground. The clearly marked sole line emphasizes the low profile of the silhouette and maintains the proportions typical of the Samba design.Characteristic elements of the design include the embossed texture of the upper inspired by crocodile skin, contrasting three stripes, and a tongue with a co-branded adidas and Wales Bonner label. The Navy Croc variant develops the Samba model's construction by using materials with a distinct structure and details resulting from the design collaboration between the two brands.