BAPE and adidas are on a roll this year, with several releases already under their belts for 2025. This week, we have an official look at a new project, which brings the Japanese label’s Shooting Star branding to a two-piece Samba pack.
Streetwear brand BAPE has been an essential piece of both Japanese and American fashion culture since the brand launched in 1993. Ten years later, A Bathing Ape would team up with adidas for the first time, launching a historic partnership in the world of sneakers that continues on over twenty years later. Their main focus with adidas releases is typically the Three Stripes’ icons, terrace trainers like the Gazelle or Samba or the Superstar. This week, we have an early look at their latest project with the Samba, coming soon.
BAPE-branded pairs of the Samba have been on our minds for the last week or so. Last week brought us an early look at a FIFA World Cup collection from the two longtime partners, which included a pair of the Samba. Now, two more styles of a BAPE Samba have emerged this week, expected to be the debut of the BAPE-ified version of the silhouette. Their version replaces the shoes lateral wall stripes with the Shooting Star logo, along with A Bathing Ape branding in gold foil. The look also removes the standard toe cap in favor of a rubberized piece, featuring some molded detailing and attached via no-sew construction.
BAPE X ADIDAS SAMBA “SHOOTING STAR” PACK RELEASE INFORMATION
The latest project from BAPE and adidas has been scheduled to release this week, on September 6th, 2025. Dressing the Samba in its iconic OG black & white color schemes, the pack adds some striking changes in the Shooting Star branding and revised toe caps. Pairs will likely be available through both partners, though no pricing information is available yet.
BAPE x adidas Samba
Color: Core Black/Footwear White-Gum Five
Style Code: JR9246
Release Date: September 6th, 2025 (adidas)
Price: $160
BAPE x adidas Samba
Color: Footwear White/Core Black-Gum Five
Style Code: JR9245
Release Date: September 6th, 2025 (adidas)
Price: $160
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