It's clear that with its ever-growing popularity and strong roots, the adidas Samba is here to stay. Ashton Kutcher wore them in That '70s Show, and music superstars like Justin Timberlake and Rihanna have been spotted around town rocking their Sambas.

Eddie Murphy wore them in Beverly Hills Cop, Shia LaBeouf battled the bots in Sambas in Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen and Denzel Washington donned them during training scenes in Remember the Titans. The Samba has made cameo appearances in a number of hit movies. It even made its way to the silver screen. Though athletes initially wore it for its performance and comfort, the Samba became a fashion staple as celebrities began incorporating the shoe into their casual outfits. The Samba knew no economic boundaries and was universally loved–from small rural shops to high-end retailers. The simple, classic retro aesthetic of the shoe is simple and unassuming. Samba is synonymous with soccer culture, particularly in Europe. The adidas Samba's Classic Features and Evolving Design By the 1980s and 1990s, the adidas Samba had taken over European streetwear culture, from Germany to England and anywhere else soccer was the king of sport. It was a perfect companion to the streetwear tracksuits of the 1960s. As adidas grew its product catalogue, the Samba remained a constant. The all-leather shoe originally came in black with the now-iconic three stripes–still one of its most popular colourways. The Samba was built for performance, but its classic styling allowed it to be easily paired with any colour sports uniform. The Samba was the first soccer shoe that allowed players to train on the slickest of surfaces–even frozen fields.

Adi Dassler launched adidas in 1949, and one year later, the Samba was released. The Samba has been there for nearly all of adidas's 70-plus years in the sportswear industry, and its popularity has never wavered. Not only is the adidas Samba one of the first shoe launches in the company's history, but it's also their second-highest selling design, ever. Most recently, Jenner wore the white Sambas with a white maxi skirt and a green tank top while shopping in Los Angeles.Long before Nike, Puma and Umbro entered the soccer arena, there was the Samba. One of the latest celebrities to be spotted in the viral sneaker is Kendall Jenner (a longtime fan of the silhouette), styling it with almost all of her day-off outfits lately. One note: I found that they tend to run big, so consider that before you pick up a pair for yourself. I personally own a pair of the black Sambas, and I wear mine on a near-constant rotation. However, I'm happy to report that the black version remains in stock and has also picked up steam over the last few weeks. The white iteration has certifiably become of the season's coolest white sneakers, proven by the fact that it's almost always sold out on Adidas' website and has been a mainstay on my Instagram and Pinterest feeds lately. Technically a cycling shoe, the low-profile pick is easy to style thanks in part to its simplicity. The Samba, available to shop in white and black colorways, is a departure from the chunky sneakers that have risen to popularity recently.

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