END. X ADIDAS SAMBA 'PAST'

Earlier this year, END. took part in adidas’ first-ever adidas Consortium Cup: a sneaker design competition where the winner was chosen by you. After END.’s success in the first round with the adidas Samba “Past”, the sneaker is now receiving a wider release after much anticipation and fanfare.  

As the name would suggest, the sneaker represents a love letter to materials of the past, utilising the ever-iconic Samba as a tool for exploring the earliest fabric compositions. The shoe is heavily inspired by traditional weaving, reflected in the tapestry-like material worked into its heels and three stripes, the latter featuring frayed edges to further the DIY feel. The uppers are crafted from hairy suede in a creamy beige hue, complimented by a tonal, heavy fabric at the toes and a gum rubber sole underfoot.  

The bespoke details continue elsewhere, too, like “Past” in cursive font at the sidewalls — replacing the usual gold foil “Samba” — and custom tongue patches, nodding to both the Consortium Cup and the shoe’s textile inspirations.