@@chrisoconnor2260 I got both pairs.......I've been buying those long tongue sambas longer than the VEGANS SAMBAS terrrrrrrrrible...... I can tell when I wear the shit outta of both sambas and the long tongue sambas last longer it's in the grip hiyah
If you just fold the toungue over, set it to the side, or cut it off completely the samba classics are just miles better. You don't get that squeaking from the synthetic leather tongue, and you get a bit more arch support.
It means original but actually it's not.. The classic is the original and the OG is a stripped down slightly and I mean slightly sleeker version of the classic. It's funny how it costs more but the quality of the classic is actually a little better.
I literally just bought a pair of the Samba classic and I really like them. To be honest though I have a wider foot so I think I should have gone a size up. Either way I love the look of them and hope they last forever.
I've been wearing Sambas for over a decade now. My last pair is about four years old. Leather is a bit scuffed up, but still holding together strong. Soles have been ground flat at the heels from walking, but haven't worn through or separated from the leather. The cloth lining has torn and frayed at the heel, but remains intact throughout the sides. This pair has long since graduated to yard work duty, but refuses to die. Solid, well-made shoes, specially for the price. Hopefully yours hold up just as well.
I have the black Classics and bought them like over 8 years ago. They are till this day my favorite pair to wear. I love them even more because it seems I'm the only one in Australia with the classics. Everyone seems to be rockin the OG's. It seems they don't sell the Classics here? I really don't know but makes mine feel that much special seeing as I bought mine in Los Angeles where I'm from. I love the long tongue bit. Even my Aussie husband said they look better because of it. Ayeee
I prefer the classics too, cause of the tongue and slightly chunkier design. I think this gives them more personality, where as the ogs compare more to your average white minimal sneaker.
I own both. The Classics feel higher quality. Slightly thicker leather. Slightly thicker/harder compound rubber sole. The Classics have a little bit of a break in period but will outlast the OGs. The OG feel the most comfortable out of the box. Also the OG has softer rubber outsole so it will grip a little better. Strangely enough, IMO the OGs are better for indoor soccer due to the slightly thinner leather and sole, gripper rubber, and no break in period.
i bought a pair of classics yesterday, and they broke in within an hour or two of long walking. they're snug but hella comfortable. esp for 90$. the large tongue grew on me and the cheaper price tag made it a no brainer. i honestly want to try playing soccer in these ngl. theyd probably still hold up. the adidas predator right next to them didnt seem that much more advanced.
Classics go on really good sales, I got a pair that was returned but still had the tags off amazon for 38 bucks. They are a "chunkier" shoe then the OG but I sort of like that. Also the arch support is easily removable if thats something that bothers you. You literally just take out the insole and then peel that light blue foam part off and you got a comfy flat shoe that will last you years.
I like the color of the Classics way better but I’m looking for a shoe I can wear more casually and for training. If I remove the arch support thing on the insole, will the Classics have the same heel toe drop as the OGs? I’m looking for the flattest shoe for weightlifting and stuff while still wearing it casually.
The arch support in the classics is very easy to remove, without affecting the comfort negatively (if you notice the arch is uncomfortable). It peels off very easy with no tools.
Excellent video. I was concerned that my new Adidas were fake, because the tongue was completely different than pictures I was seeing online for the same shoe. Now I know there's two different versions. Appreciate the education.
They've reduced the size of the tongue by 40% in their new batches. I just got mine today and the tongue doesn't stick out like a sore thumb like yours do. They actually look better than the Samba OGs now. I'm really happy with them.
The biggest thing for me with the classics is the tongue personally I think it’s one of the ugliest tongues on a shoe I’ve ever seen don’t know why it’s so big like that . I think they did it right with the og
Now with those big tongues on Samba's and the Busenitz they give you a dotted line to follow if you want to cut the tongue to normal size. I don't buy the big tongue on either models I spoke of if possible.
You don't have to cut the tongue.. Just search 'how to shorten the samba classic tongue' it's easy no cutting involved and you don't even feel it. I thought I was going to feel it and you literally don't feel it..
I have a pair of samba adv shoes, from adidas skateboarding line. They look like og version with better insole, tongue elastic and feel a bit stiffer. The toe has the same toe color like the classic ones
Nice Dream 0_0 i find them a bit more comfortable, better materials at first they were so stuff but now they are loose and if I had to rathe the comfort is between the campus and Stan Smith, not as great compared with Forum
Which one should you buy? Unless you have narrow feet and a small/thin frame, your feet would look like a burrito. Unfortunately, i returned my Samba and opted for Spezial instead.
Got my first Samba Classic (Black) way back in 1996, its tongue is short. And doesn't look like shiny, more like Puma Suede. I wish Adidas will bring back the old Samba.
I'm still trying to hunt down the sky blue striped ones. I have black, green and red striped samba's. I can't locate the Sky blues anywhere. GOAT has them pictured, but they're always unavailable.
I like the classic’s a littl better. I just bought the Dill samba’s a couple days ago. As much as I love them I still like my classic’s just a little bit more.
Are there any sizing differences between the ogs and the classics? I once tried on a pair of og in US12 and they fit great. Should I go for the same size with the classics?
Aren't those the vegan leather on the OG's? The leather ones have even darker coloured outsoles, close to the classics and the vegan version has lighter coloured outsoles
Hello, i have once tried on a pair of wales bonner samba US 5 mens and the fit perfectly. Are they the same sizing with og sambas? Bc im looking to buy one of those
Dumb question. I normally wear corks (logging boots with metal spiked soles) for 12 hrs. I have flat feet bad ankles & broke my foot in the Navy back in 1992. Anyway I was visiting a friend who told me to take my corks off in her kitchen, loaned me her pair of Classic by the tongue shape. How durable are these? I either wear my corks or go barefoot. Will they last more than a month if all I would do is wear them after work to go grocery shopping?
@@johnvelas70 should last a very long time since you don’t wear them that much and also the classics are actually made for indoor soccer so they were made with durability in mind.
I have the RM model with the boost sole, it's a cream white color without stripes, it's an awesome shoe!! I just ordered another pair, the skate model with the long tongue It's not my favorite adidas along with the gazelles and the Forum mid's
Correction Samba Classics now retail for $90 while the Samba OGs retail for $100.
but which one is the vegan sambas ..... because those are the worst sambas
Hey they make the Samba OG soccer version with the short tongue. It wasn’t shared in the video
@@chrisoconnor2260 for real ......wait you right but the rubber sole is weaker than the samba long tongue sneaker
@@HassanDentonhow do you know? They are both found in the soccer aisle at the adidas outlet. Genuinely curious
@@chrisoconnor2260 I got both pairs.......I've been buying those long tongue sambas longer than the VEGANS SAMBAS terrrrrrrrrible...... I can tell when I wear the shit outta of both sambas and the long tongue sambas last longer it's in the grip hiyah
to think that now a year and a half later people are trying to resell samba OG's for 200 bucks.
That's crazy
@Shoe Redo they don’t sell them anymore. They are are called samba vegan leather now
@@TheReenactorsGuide how often they restock?
@@TheReenactorsGuide just got em! thanks :) i got the black OG's
@@uliygolubev9296 I got mine in Royal Blue :) going to pick up the green when they come back in stock.
Congrats on 1000 subs bro keep grinding!
Thanks bro 🙏
If you just fold the toungue over, set it to the side, or cut it off completely the samba classics are just miles better. You don't get that squeaking from the synthetic leather tongue, and you get a bit more arch support.
You don't have to cut the tongue.. Just search how to shorten the summer classic tongue.. Takes 2 minutes and you don't even feel it.
What do you think about "Puma Army Trainer"?
Is there a size difference?
My classics have a light brown sole...is that a factory mistake?
Probably not its probably slightly different shades from shoe to shoe.
I like and own both, the classics feel narrower.
What OG mean?
In this context it means original.
It means original but actually it's not.. The classic is the original and the OG is a stripped down slightly and I mean slightly sleeker version of the classic. It's funny how it costs more but the quality of the classic is actually a little better.
I literally just bought a pair of the Samba classic and I really like them. To be honest though I have a wider foot so I think I should have gone a size up. Either way I love the look of them and hope they last forever.
I've been wearing Sambas for over a decade now. My last pair is about four years old. Leather is a bit scuffed up, but still holding together strong. Soles have been ground flat at the heels from walking, but haven't worn through or separated from the leather. The cloth lining has torn and frayed at the heel, but remains intact throughout the sides. This pair has long since graduated to yard work duty, but refuses to die. Solid, well-made shoes, specially for the price. Hopefully yours hold up just as well.
Og are more comfortable and tight to the foot ..classics feel more bulky and toe box feels bigger too
The Classic tongue can be worn with the tongue folded toward the toe cap, giving it the sleeker look without needing to cut the tongue/label off.
Thanks for your helpful tip
I have the black Classics and bought them like over 8 years ago. They are till this day my favorite pair to wear. I love them even more because it seems I'm the only one in Australia with the classics. Everyone seems to be rockin the OG's. It seems they don't sell the Classics here? I really don't know but makes mine feel that much special seeing as I bought mine in Los Angeles where I'm from. I love the long tongue bit. Even my Aussie husband said they look better because of it. Ayeee
I prefer the classics too, cause of the tongue and slightly chunkier design. I think this gives them more personality, where as the ogs compare more to your average white minimal sneaker.
Are they made from natural leather or synthetic, could someone explain
Yo Thats crazy I’ve been looking for a video like this in a minnn 🔥🔥 good looks
I own both. The Classics feel higher quality. Slightly thicker leather. Slightly thicker/harder compound rubber sole. The Classics have a little bit of a break in period but will outlast the OGs. The OG feel the most comfortable out of the box. Also the OG has softer rubber outsole so it will grip a little better.
Strangely enough, IMO the OGs are better for indoor soccer due to the slightly thinner leather and sole, gripper rubber, and no break in period.
i bought a pair of classics yesterday, and they broke in within an hour or two of long walking. they're snug but hella comfortable. esp for 90$. the large tongue grew on me and the cheaper price tag made it a no brainer. i honestly want to try playing soccer in these ngl. theyd probably still hold up. the adidas predator right next to them didnt seem that much more advanced.
Classics go on really good sales, I got a pair that was returned but still had the tags off amazon for 38 bucks. They are a "chunkier" shoe then the OG but I sort of like that. Also the arch support is easily removable if thats something that bothers you. You literally just take out the insole and then peel that light blue foam part off and you got a comfy flat shoe that will last you years.
Until you get over a certain age and you'll be screaming for that arch support. Remove it now and pay later!!?
This Review was SOLID. I got the OG's tonight, Love Em!
This is helpful insight without being longwinded. Thank you.
I like the color of the Classics way better but I’m looking for a shoe I can wear more casually and for training. If I remove the arch support thing on the insole, will the Classics have the same heel toe drop as the OGs? I’m looking for the flattest shoe for weightlifting and stuff while still wearing it casually.
The heel toe drop should be the same. You can replace the with your preferred insole.
The arch support in the classics is very easy to remove, without affecting the comfort negatively (if you notice the arch is uncomfortable). It peels off very easy with no tools.
Excellent video.
I was concerned that my new Adidas were fake, because the tongue was completely different than pictures I was seeing online for the same shoe. Now I know there's two different versions.
Appreciate the education.
They've reduced the size of the tongue by 40% in their new batches. I just got mine today and the tongue doesn't stick out like a sore thumb like yours do. They actually look better than the Samba OGs now. I'm really happy with them.
Nice. I've owned dozens of pairs of Sambas over the years . Knew some of the differences but not everything.
Big thanks for making this video. I’ve been trying to learn the difference between the two for years.
No problem man thanks for watching 👍
Video quality is insane well done!
I had the classics, but I do not like the long tongue. Now, I got the OGs. Thanks for the video!
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The biggest thing for me with the classics is the tongue personally I think it’s one of the ugliest tongues on a shoe I’ve ever seen don’t know why it’s so big like that . I think they did it right with the og
Now with those big tongues on Samba's and the Busenitz they give you a dotted line to follow if you want to cut the tongue to normal size. I don't buy the big tongue on either models I spoke of if possible.
Adidas Samba vs Puma Super Liga would make for an interesting video.
Appreciate the suggestion! I’ll look into it 👍
The Dassler Brothers showdown!!!!
you should check out the samba ADV and the samba decon too!
I really like the ribbed back tabs and tongue on the classics gives it a cool futuristic look
Never mentioned that one is leather and the other is not...
Can you play futsa with the oj ?
Seeing the pricing is the insane I paid $100 for the classics due in part because I play soccer with them but ngl I would have preferred the og
i've been seeing sambas everywhere recently.. what do you think of the jonah hill collab?
He went for a very skater look. It almost looks like a whole other shoe, but I dig it 👍
It’s been a long time since I’ve worn both the Classics and OGs but I do like the added arch support insole on the Classics!
I got the OG and they’re the most comfortable stylish shoes. I don’t have the original
And maybe someday I will get a pair.
i just bought the classics for $4.97 on sale lol
where
Awesome.
You don't have to cut the tongue.. Just search 'how to shorten the samba classic tongue' it's easy no cutting involved and you don't even feel it. I thought I was going to feel it and you literally don't feel it..
You should do a comparative wear test on on all three versions sometime. OG, Classic and the ADV
I have a pair of samba adv shoes, from adidas skateboarding line. They look like og version with better insole, tongue elastic and feel a bit stiffer. The toe has the same toe color like the classic ones
Do you like the adv’s? Better comfort for sure? How do you like them compared to the classics
Nice Dream 0_0 i find them a bit more comfortable, better materials at first they were so stuff but now they are loose and if I had to rathe the comfort is between the campus and Stan Smith, not as great compared with Forum
Which one should you buy? Unless you have narrow feet and a small/thin frame, your feet would look like a burrito. Unfortunately, i returned my Samba and opted for Spezial instead.
thank you for this video. I got the classic ones from my fiance, and I knew something was different about them. I think I love the OG's better.
These the shoes Eddie Murphy wore in BHC 1
weird how these sambas' stitchings are not neat and tidy even if u got them from the officials
Got my first Samba Classic (Black) way back in 1996, its tongue is short. And doesn't look like shiny, more like Puma Suede. I wish Adidas will bring back the old Samba.
Great video! Thanks for the detailed info!
The Og pair made in Germany are the best.
How was the sizing is their any differences
the classics in black look so good to me
Are the classic made of leather... Saw them at Amazon
i got the white samba OG's 8/10 condtion for 30 euros that's insane
Nice In depth video
I messed up and got the classics. I hate the tongue.
I’ve seen a lot people say the same thing and they usually end up cutting it.
You have to relace them and the tongue will pull down
The tongue is easy to fix just search how to shorten it..
"Swid" I respect your pronunciation.
Congrats on 1k man! goin off looks alone id go with the ogs, i aint feelin the classics tongue loll
Thanks bro I appreciate it !🙏
Didn’t mention, but the quality of the laces are much better on the OGs.
OG's baby!
Classics for me but in black the og’s come in more colors so for colors I’d go og’s
I'm still trying to hunt down the sky blue striped ones. I have black, green and red striped samba's. I can't locate the Sky blues anywhere. GOAT has them pictured, but they're always unavailable.
I like the classic’s a littl better. I just bought the Dill samba’s a couple days ago. As much as I love them I still like my classic’s just a little bit more.
The tongue can be manipulated but folding twice
The adidas samba classic are for indoor soccer and that’s why they are more chunkier. Adidas samba classics are legendary soccer shoes
Where to get adidas classic pls
Black or white pair of classics will look better?
Are there any sizing differences between the ogs and the classics? I once tried on a pair of og in US12 and they fit great. Should I go for the same size with the classics?
Yes same size
Ok, Thanks a lot.
What about sizing? Any recommendations for wide feet?
What size do you usually use like for me I had to size up usually I’m 8.5 but for the sambas I sized up
Imagine getting some OG's for $50 in 2024
Would have never guessed this a couple years ago.
Mexico 66 or Samba?
Both dope
Great video, long time waiting for this detailed comparison.
Are the classic made of leather... Saw them at Amazon
yes
Awesome video, I'm debating which Sambas te get skateboarding wise, I'm almost sold on the classics.
samba adv
Go lakai
There's an actual skateboard Sombra called the ADV.
Nah, Adidas Kick were the best ones👑
My og have smooth suede.
Cut the tongue! 😛
Are the og ones vegan?
Don't believe so.
Aren't those the vegan leather on the OG's? The leather ones have even darker coloured outsoles, close to the classics and the vegan version has lighter coloured outsoles
The og's have no indication that they're vegan.
@@regulargear6835 yeah my bad, probably the lighting hitting those outsoles that makes them appear lighter in colour
Missed your videos man!
is there any difference in the soles/bottom of the shoe?
Hello, i have once tried on a pair of wales bonner samba US 5 mens and the fit perfectly. Are they the same sizing with og sambas? Bc im looking to buy one of those
The tongue is different on the Wales Bonner
Thx dude
Nice comparison. Thanks!
Took me back to 2007..gonna get some new sambassss
thanks for the vid man!!!
I prefer the classics, plus I got them for only $55
There is something really sexy about this shoes. I cant tell what it is exactly...
They're sleek, elegant but sporty, and the color palette is pleasing to the eye.
Yea they have got this elegant but down to earth character. Love them.
I needed this video, now I know that to buy me, thank you very much man;)
No problem glad it helped!
Awesome video
Classics for SURE!
Is sizes different?
No
Great video
Dumb question. I normally wear corks (logging boots with metal spiked soles) for 12 hrs. I have flat feet bad ankles & broke my foot in the Navy back in 1992. Anyway I was visiting a friend who told me to take my corks off in her kitchen, loaned me her pair of Classic by the tongue shape.
How durable are these? I either wear my corks or go barefoot. Will they last more than a month if all I would do is wear them after work to go grocery shopping?
They should definitely last you more than a month. They are simple leather shoes so durability should be a big issue at least not in my experience.
@@regulargear6835 more than a month was me being sarcastic, what I mean is how long will they last, given the small amount of time I'd wear tem?
@@johnvelas70 should last a very long time since you don’t wear them that much and also the classics are actually made for indoor soccer so they were made with durability in mind.
@@regulargear6835 thanks, spacybo
Good to see this fine review. And i have a question:
Are they zero drop?
Almost. The OGs are the closest to zero drop.
I remember having a pair of sambas back in 2015
great video bro, keep it up
Appreciate it!
Hey what size should I get? I’m normally a 9.5
Hey did u ever get them if so were they true to size?
do the black classics also have a black outsole aswell or is it brownish
I have the RM model with the boost sole, it's a cream white color without stripes, it's an awesome shoe!! I just ordered another pair, the skate model with the long tongue
It's not my favorite adidas along with the gazelles and the Forum mid's
Do they fit like the stan smiths?
no