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2021 Adidas Velosamba 05Adidas launches Velosamba SPD cycling shoes for city cyclists
Adidas has launched an SPD version of its classic Samba shoe to “meet the needs of a young and burgeoning generation of cyclists that are building a creative, diverse and city-based cycling culture.” This is the brand’s second cycling footwear launch in four months after a 15-year hiatus.
The Velosamba Cycling Shoe brings cycling specific features to the brand’s iconic Samba football shoe. The SPD compatible shoe is said to draw on Adidas’ street style heritage and expertise in cycling—the mainstream footwear brand produced cycling shoes as far back as the 60s, but ended its cycling line in 2005.
“The ambition behind Velosamba was to create a shoe that fused street style with the outsole technology, providing a seamless experience both on and off the bike that enables wearers to be more agile and shift from bike to foot with ease”, says Adidas.
Laces are used for the closure system, while a recycled nylon insole board is included for stiffness.
Visibility on the roads is catered for with three reflective stripes as well as reflective heel details.
The rubber cup outsole, which promises to be hard-wearing, has a cut-out window for two-bolt SPD cleats, which Adidas says is to “provide a seamless transition for wearers to explore on-foot”.
Adidas launched its three-bolt cycling shoe, the Road Shoes (£130), in November which aimed to improve accessibility to the sport, and is further achieving this through its new two-bolt offering for commuters and city cyclists.
This year we also reported that Adidas Outdoor collaborated with Megmeister to create an eco-friendly wool base layer for cycling, with technical Drynamo technology.
Available now for £100, the Velosamba comes in four colourways — cream white, core black, acid yellow and crew navy—so city cyclists can match to their individual style.
Would you like to see more mainstream footwear brands provide cycling compatible versions of their iconic designs? Let us know in the comments below...
Anna has been hooked on bikes ever since her youthful beginnings at Hillingdon Cycle Circuit. As an avid road and track racer, she reached the heady heights of a ProCyclingStats profile before leaving for university. Having now completed an MA in Multimedia Journalism, she’s hoping to add some (more successful) results. Although her greatest wish is for the broader acceptance of wearing funky cycling socks over the top of leg warmers.
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What I really want is a pair of SDP Five Ten Trail Cross winter boot/shoe......
Shame they're not the Ewan McGregor style Samba, there's something about that moulded sole that puts me off. A great idea, I used to work/ride in a pair of Five Tens with great success.
Yeah...good....
I like my retro bikes and also like a ride and a walk, or whatever occurs. I've advocated the use of squash/badminton shoes for years for retro riders using clipped pedals of old....a nice easy transition between riding and walking. This post is just a modern version of that.
good stuff.
"15-year hiatus"? Do shoes for flat pedals don't count.
The Adidas Terrex Trail Cross SL now sold with 5:10 Co branding for its 3rd generation is a great mtb shoe that's been around for a few years now.
These would make good stealth shoes for the pub*. They would also be the first Adidas shoes I've worn since the days of nailing cleats to the soles!
I have experienced much mocking from my daughters for wearing an Adidas mask which I found on the road. There must be some sort of image problem there!
I think part of the problem is youre picking up used masks off the side of the road. Nevermind what brand they are.
Nope! No problem here. We have discovered something known as 'washing'.
youve read that other thread about the stuff people find on the road right ? washing, Id want it bleached in industrial strength chemicals before I even touched it, let alone put it near my face
Thats up to you. Common sense dictates to me that i dont pick that shit up. I dont whose owned it, I dont know who last used it, I dont know if the last person had respiratory illnesses or skin diseases and i dont know how long its been tossed on the side of the road.
I would rather pay a few quid for a fresh mask then run the risk of wearing someone elses filthy mask despite not being a total neanderthal and owning a washing machine, dishwasher and a steam cleaner.
Ive seen stuff like old hifi and computer equipment that has been dashed on the side of the road that i have picked up and successfully repaired and sold on -- To me that is perfectly acceptable, Ive even picked up spent BIC lighters to salvage their flint for my zippo -- That too is perfectly acceptable.
But something that you wear over your face?? If i was to pick it up, it would only be to incinerate it.
dont be that silly.
Thats up to you
Indeed! I'm still here about 9 months after finding the mask. I did consider whether there was any parallel with people who decide (and there is no proposal to abolish this choice) not to wear a cycling helmet- and decided there wasn't. I showed the photo of my helmet broken in the fall for the benefit of those who think you can just grit your teeth, be a man, and shrug off that sort of cranial impact. So that's a real hazard, whereas weaing a ask found by he roadside is an imaginary hazard born of soppy squeamishness.
If Adidas made wide shoes I would definitely buy these
I require a pair for pub rides.
oh yes....been waiting for these since the road launch!!
Saying that...possibly too casual to look right with lycra
Nah, they are perfect for stepping straight off the bike onto the podium.