Adidas Samba Sneakers, you either love em or hate em, personally we at Couture Confidante love them and will dive head first answering the all time question, ‘how to style Adidas Samba Sneakers?’ We were recently discussing with a fashion forward friend although there are thousands of Adidas Samba Outfits to peruse from, few to none are office friendly hence, we have decided to show you how to wear adidas sambas for cute casual outfits for work.
Before delving into how to style Adidas Samba for work lets cover some popular questions regarding the sneakers.
Why is Adidas Samba so Popular?
The Adidas Samba sneakers have been around for more than 70 years and were widely used by football players. In fact these shoes enabled football players to train on icy ground. Further down the timeline, these sneakers have been popularised by influencers such as Hailey Bieber and Kendall Jenner.
We are experiencing a wave of 90s nostalgia, in all aspects of society culture; fashion, music and movies. The Adidas Samba sneakers fall in the 90s and so we see their revival. The sneakers are also very affordable, under $100, so everyone who is anyone can participate in the fashion trend. They are multi-purpose, loved by both gym goers and fashion enthusiasts.
Are Sambas Actually Comfortable?
The ultimate question ‘are Adidas Samba Comfortable?’, well this one has mixed reviews, some say that Adidas Sambas are the perfect walking sneakers whereas others have complained that they have bled through their shoes and scrambled their feet. I belong to the latter group. But don’t you worry, we have several hacks to make your sambas more comfortable! You can use your hairdryer on the heel, bend it back and forth whilst directing heat on it and voila, the heel of the shoe becomes softer and you will no longer have blisters. Alternatively you could insert a padded heel sticker (This blog is a participant in Amazon’s Associate’s Program.)
But if your feet still hurt even after these hacks we suggest that you purchase a pair of Adidas Gazelle sneakers instead.
Are Gazelles and Sambas the Same?
Gazelle sneakers are a better alternative because they are designed for wider feet, the lip at the back of the Adidas Sambas notoriously dig into the heel of the foot and cause bleeding which is not a problem with the gazelles as they have a softer heel. Take a listen to stylingwithkenzie, who has worn both the Sambas and Gazelles for over a year.
How to Style Adidas Samba Sneakers
For our Adidas Samba Outfits collation we have taken inspiration from influencers and celebrities alike so that you can find the perfect office outfit with sneakers. There is a careful balance to maintain between a cute casual outfit for work and your general girly brunch kind of casual outfit, here we want to make sure that your Adidas Samba outfit remains work appropriate.
Adidas Sambas Outfit 1
la_nadia does an amazing job at balancing the business and the casual aesthetic. If you are fortunate enough to be allowed to wear jeans in the office, take advantage of this as it will play well into your Adidas Samba outfit.
- COS, Short Double Faced Wool Jacket
- COS, Clean Cut T-shirt
- FRAME, The Slouchy Straight in Divine Jeans
- Adidas Samba OG’s Women’s Sneakers
- Ted Baker, Richmon Large Leather Padlock Handbag
Adidas Sambas Outfit 2
amandaengstrand does an amazing job at curating an all white Adidas Samba Outfit. Take this monochrome outfit out on the town and right into work, this is such a simple yet stunning office outfit with sneakers. If you have a bad time matching colours then monochrome outfits are your best power move. Amanda would be my go to for advice on how to style adidas samba sneakers for all occasions, so go and give her a follow on Instagram.
- H&M, Wool Blend Trench Coat
- & Other Stories, Oversized Turtleneck Wool Jumper
- STAUD, Mini Moon Top-Handle Bag
- & Other Stories, Wide Press Crease Trousers
- Adidas Samba OG’s Women’s Sneakers
Adidas Sambas Outfit 3
itsolivialevett is another stylish influencer on the rise to fame. Her Adidas Samba Outfit is perfect for an office environment with a more strict dress code. She is another influencer to look out for if you are ever in a stump about how to style your adidas samba outfit. This outfit is also a perfect transition fit from a stylish casual work outfits with sneakers to a casual post work dinner outfit.
- H&M Oversized Blazer
- A Vintage Fit, Black Semi Sheer Top
- In the Tote, Brigitte Large Woven Shoulder Bag Vegan Leather by Melie Bianco
- Hugo Boss, High Waisted Relaxed Fit Trousers with Wide Leg
- Adidas Samba OG Sneakers
- Reiss, Bailey Horseshoe Belt
Adidas Sambas Outfit 4
jeanwang is the perfect embodiment of office chic, for my petite girlies she is the perfect source for stylish casual work outfits with sneakers. Jean provides an abundance of inspiration for how to style adidas samba sneakers, so once your finished with this article take a gander on her Instagram page. Channel the office siren aesthetic through this all black ensemble.
- & Other Stories, Angular Cat Eye Sunglasses
- Karen Millen, Viscose Linen Woven Long Waistcoat
- Adidas Samba OG’s Women’s Sneakers
- H&M, Satin Maxi Skirt
- Polene, Beri
Adidas Sambas Outfit 5
_leeesss is the epitome of modest chic fashion, her Adidas Samba Outfits combine style and comfort, just what we are looking for our cute casual outfits for work. Consider pairing a knitted cardigan with a cinched waist alongside a maxi skirt for a feminine office outfit with sneakers. These outfits are proof that Adidas Sambas are the ultimate versatile sneakers so don’t shy away from styling them into your office outfits.
- COS, Waisted Double Faced Wool Cardigan Off-White
- & Other Stories, Cashmere Knit Cream Scarf
- DeMellier, The Paris Handbag
- COS, Double-Faced Wool Column Maxi Skirt
- Adidas Samba OG’s Women’s Sneakers
Adidas Sambas Outfit 6
_leeesss takes centre stage again with her minimalistic, comfy, chic Adidas Sambas Outfit. She is one of the few people I know who can style a white satin skirt and make it office appropriate. This is an ideal office outfit with sneakers, where she doesn’t step over the work dress code threshold. In fact the large Anthropologie tote bag makes this office outfit that much more practical.
- & Other Stories, Boxy Cashmere Jumper
- Melie Bianco Brigitte, Large Faux Leather Shoulder Bag
- Ghost, Emma Satin Midi Skirt
- Adidas Samba OG’s Women’s Sneakers
I hope this article has been an eye opener, if you are still unsure about whether you want to invest into the Adidas Samba Sneakers and might prefer an alternative check out this article, Top Smart Trainers for Work that will Enhance Your Professional Look, where we break down the top 10 sneakers for work.