Si Tucker |
Date: 2009-09-22
What is there to say about these shoes besides the fact that they're very comfortable, feel great (redundancy), and look good? Not much, I guess. What else do you say about shoes? Did I mention that these shoes feel great on the feet, as they would feel anywhere else? Seriously, buy a pair if you're into that whole wearing-shoes thing. $40 or so for a great pair of shoes, very good deal. I mean, you could do a lot worse; you could be spending any money at all on a pair of Crocs. (Whatever America did to deserve those, we sincerely apologize.) Anyway, wearing them with a pair of shorts is fine, but if you're vain when it comes to your legs or you're not quite ready to let your friends know that you too shave the fuzz from your legs, wear these Originals with a pair of trousers, khaki or gray, whatever you're feeling. The shoes are casually athletic, like white guys who say, "Yeah, I play soccer" but in fact have never played soccer for a recreational team and have little-to-none-at-all knowledge about the sport, but the idea sounds good. What's better than running around on green grass, sometimes getting to kick a ball, in short shorts and a jersey, giving yourself and others the impression that you're athletic? You're fooling everyone, don't worry. And after you wipe your forehead and throw your short bangs back, covered in sweat, after you trot over to the sideline, breathing hard, grab a towel, wipe yourself off, sit down in the grass and not the bleachers (on purpose, of course; athletes don't sit in seating apparatuses), take off those hopefully-filthy cleats and slip on these cool-as-hell vintage shoes. I promise they will reinforce your image as an athlete. Did I mention they feel like a foot-rub given by the most beautiful girl in the world? Please, wear these shoes with a sense of honor: be yourself, and for God's sakes, don't pop your collar.
Mark Hetherington |
Date: 2005-09-01
I have to admit that I bought a pair of these on the name alone. Not adidas but Samba. Anything that evokes the spirit of Latin flair and mysterious rythym is sure to get my attention. Though perhaps a litle understated in their plain black and white design they certainly do the job. I doubt you could do better for a pair of retro-styled trainers.
My pair were of undoubted quality but I noticed a small irritating rubbing on my toes during the first days of wear. I investigated inside the shoe and to my surprise I found that a small note had been wedged into the roof of the trainer. The handwriting was obviously not in English script and appeared rather hastily drawn. I thought I recognised some of the wording as chinese and so consulted Mr Fong my local caterer. He told me that good manners prevented him from giving a direct translation but it had something to do with inserting the footwear into a bodily orifice rather than wearing them on my feet. To be honest I have had my share of experiences with disgruntled employees so I paid it little heed, and got on with enjoying these superb trainers that somebody has obviously lovingly hand crafted.
Loren Andreas |
Date: 2007-11-04
I've been wearing this shoe for 10 years. I just buy the same shoe every 2 or 3 years and Poklok Soccer Shop had the best price I found on the net. great indoor soccer shoe-I wear these everywhere. There's a reason it's a classic shoe.
Arrived in 2 days. Just make sure you read the details about sizes.
Joseph B. O'Reilly |
Date: 2002-11-01
Indoor soccer shoes come and go but the Samba goes on forever. This shoe design has been around since the 1980's. There are hard-wearing shoes; the soles have great grip and won't wear down easily. The felt toe makes this a longlasting shoe with strength where it's needed most. The stitching will last and last. But the Samba's greatest asset is its comfort. Great for outdoors, too.
