Adidas Samba Canvas (NOT VEGAN)

UPDATE 8/10/11: Just got word from Adidas that the lining is in fact leather.  Sorry kids.

Great to see the Adidas Samba, another classic shoe being released in canvas.  I had a little difficulty with Adidas in finding out what the stripes are made out of, and they did tell me that the stripes are in fact synthetic.  But stupid me, I didn’t word the email correctly, so they didn’t comment on the heel and the tongue.  So  I am going forewarning you all now.  I’m posting this, but only on the assumption that Adidas would not do the counter-intuitive thing and use leather on the other parts of the shoe (they do!).  Also, Zappos describes the lining as synthetic, and that seems to be the same stuff used on the heel (wrong!).  I can’t really vouch for the tongue though.  I had a pair of old Superstars before and the tongue was leather.  But these don’t look the same, it seems to be a padded tongue.

So as I cannot state with 100% certainty that these are vegan, I’m sure enough to put them here (I stand corrected).  Being such a dope shoe, I couldn’t resist.  If anyone already has a pair of these, let me know what the tag says.  I apologize in advance for anyone who may accuse me of being a hack and lacking in credibility.  But hey, I did warn you!

Available in black, blue, and red at Zappos for $60.


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11 Responses to “Adidas Samba Canvas (NOT VEGAN)”

  1. Gravatar of Tall_mike Tall_mike
    23. July 2011 at 08:26

    The black/gum ones I posted a while back had a synthetic tongue/limit/heel tab, so I’m sure these are synthetic also! Raddd!!!

  2. Gravatar of Nate Nate
    24. July 2011 at 00:35

    This is the greatest vegan site ever!!! Thank you so much for keeping it up and running.

  3. Gravatar of Henry Henry
    24. July 2011 at 08:43

    Word, thanks Mike! Props, Nate!

  4. Gravatar of Mike Mike
    24. July 2011 at 15:20

    If these shoes are SKU G51493, the Adidas website says that they are “leather lined for comfort”, although Zappo’s claims it has a synthetic liner.

  5. Gravatar of Mike Mike
    24. July 2011 at 15:22

    Here’s the link to the page on the Adidas store:

    http://www.shopadidas.com/product/index.jsp?productId=11343673&kwCatId=&cid=G51493&shopGroup=R

  6. Gravatar of Henry Henry
    24. July 2011 at 16:15

    Thanks Mike, I will follow up with Adidas and update

  7. Gravatar of tall_mike tall_mike
    28. July 2011 at 13:31

    also available in a more bold green or yellow from the adidas store. while the stripes on these could still potentially be leather, the tongue and lining are safe.
    http://www.shopadidas.com/product/index.jsp?productId=4478079&kwCatId=&cid=G42687&shopGroup=R

  8. Gravatar of Anonymous Anonymous
    26. August 2011 at 12:41

    The kids Sambas ARE vegan though!

  9. Gravatar of Henry Henry
    1. September 2011 at 13:28

    Did you get that info from Adidas directly?

  10. Gravatar of Mike Mike
    27. October 2011 at 15:25

    I’ve been looking for a vegan adidas shell-toe and just found these:
    http://www.shoebuy.com/adidas-superstar-vulcan-pommier/253174

    Can anyone confirm their vegan credentials ?

  11. Gravatar of Henry Henry
    30. October 2011 at 17:33

    Hi Mike, can’t confirm. I wouldn’t trust shoebuy. I would check with Adidas directly. Let me know if you find anything out. Thanks!

    - Henry

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