BAPE x adidas Samba "Black White Gum" JR9246

The BAPE x adidas Samba “Black White Gum” continues the long-running partnership between adidas Originals and A Bathing Ape, bringing terrace heritage together with streetwear edge. This release plays heavily into football culture, arriving at a time when the Samba has become one of the most in-demand silhouettes across the globe.

The design keeps the familiar Samba DNA intact but introduces signature BAPE details that make the shoe instantly recognisable. A black leather upper sits on a classic gum rubber sole, giving a nod to the silhouette’s pitch-ready history. The forefoot features a rubber T-toe, while adidas’ iconic 3-Stripes land on one side and BAPE’s STA™ logo covers the other. Golden “A BATHING APE®” branding shines on the quarter, while co-branding details carry through to the tongue and sockliner, reinforcing the collaboration’s authenticity.

Inside, the footbed showcases adidas’ Trefoil alongside the APE HEAD, set against a subtle ABC CAMO backdrop. A traditional lace closure locks in the fit, and the gum outsole delivers reliable traction and durability for daily wear. While the shoe celebrates BAPE’s bold design language, it never strays too far from the Samba’s functional roots.

Though early leaks tied pairs like this to a 2026 FIFA World Cup-inspired collection, the “Black White Gum” already feels like a classic in its own right. It captures the crossover between football and fashion, making it a standout release for both Samba loyalists and fans of collaborative sneakers.