The adidas Samba Mule doesn’t mess with much up front. It still has the same lowprofile Samba shape, but the heel is completely opened up, turning it into an easy slip-on.

Off-white leather makes up most of the upper, while light grey suede wraps the toe. Black Three Stripes cut across the sides, with gold “SAMBA” lettering tucked near the collar. White laces sit over the tongue, which gets a small gold Trefoil at the top.

The biggest difference is at the heel. adidas removes the usual counter and collar structure, leaving the back completely open for slip-on wear. From the front and side, though, the shoe still holds onto the low-profile shape that made the Samba instantly recognizable.

Underfoot, a dark brown gum rubber sole completes the design with the familiar Samba tread pattern. The darker sole adds contrast against the cream, grey, and black upper without pulling the shoe away from its original look.

The adidas Samba Mule is scheduled to release in Fall 2026 through adidas.com and select retailers.

More adidas Samba Mule colorways are already on the way for 2026, with a few other pairs also set to join the lineup.

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