Take a look at the comparison between the Samba and the Burton Almighty. Reduced Footprint: The footprint on the Samba is exceptional and from what I have seen so far it’s at the top of the industry. It’s the exact opposite compared to the Energy Boost boots on the upper end of the line. Shock Absorption: It’s got that minimal shock absorption skate-like feel and out of all the boots in the Adidas line this feels the most like a skate shoe. It’s not ideal for hiking but it’s great in hard to icy parking lot ice or in lift lines on hard days. Traction: Very good traction because of the rubber. Response: It’s a very mellow skate like response going on here that doesn’t really want to smack a boards edge back and forth quickly. I’d rather have circulation in my feet and room to flex it than no heel lift.Īdjustability: Traditional lace boots are very good when it comes to dialing out your boots for your feet and are very underrated. I don’t think it will affect the way I ride and I personally feel people tend to freak out too much when it comes to heel hold. I’d like to see the other liner Adidas uses to put in the Samba and then it should hold a lot better. Heel Hold: The fuzzy liner holds the ankle well enough but I can feel it slide up. The 2018-2019 Adidas Samba feels even better than the 2017 model. There is lots of room for my toes to move and flex so it will not feel like I’m in a cast. Everything else about the boot works fine and I don’t feel any pressure anywhere else. I think it will break in but it’s a slight concern. It’s going to hold it’s flex for a whileĬomfort: The Adidas Samba is pretty comfortable but I do feel a pressure point on the top of the foot where the tongue meets the boot when I flex forward. When loosened a bit it’s got a nice med/soft flex that would work well in the park.įlex Retention: So we love the articulation tech in the ankle here that really works well. It also runs as wide as some wide boots and is great for people with wider feet.įlex: When tightened up well there is a pretty mid-level flex that is just right to work with most boards out there. ![]() The same goes for the rest of the sizing around the world except for UK sizing which seems to fit true. Insoles: Footprint Insole Technology Gamechangers, Footprint Insole Technology Gameghangers Low Profile, Sandsole Custom Insolesīindings: Bindings: Union Superpro, Burton Genesis, Union Contact, Union Contact Proīoards: OZ Custom Woody, Yes Basic, Yes Typo, Salomon Assasin, Yes Jackpot, Never Summer Funslingerįoot Width : Right and Left between a D/Eįit: The 2017 Adidas Samba fit pretty well in a size 9 and only felt maybe 1/4 size too large on me but the 2018-2019 Adidas Samba fits much better for me in an 8.5. No one is perfect and we do make money from the “Where To Buy” links below, but this is our best attempt at an honest and objective review from an average riders’ perspective. About The Good Ride Snowboard Outerwear ReviewsĮthics Statement: We don’t get paid by the manufacturer to write these reviews.About The Good Ride Snowboard Boot Reviews. ![]() About The Good Ride Snowboard Binding Reviews.Designed with iconic terrace culture references and the brand’s ‘badge of sport’ accolade ingrained into its design, the adidas Samba’s unique sense of appeal is its refined character and its time honoured sense of inventiveness. Advanced tongue wings supply a snug and secure sense of wear, whilst the silhouette is signed off with two tone adidas insoles for additional referential depth.Ī firm favourite since its debut over 70 years ago, the adidas Samba is a pioneering classic from the brand’s endless footwear archive. Navy coloured leather side wall stripes pay homage to classic adidas tradition as they’re paired with a colour matched leather heel brace and gold foil ‘Samba’ commemorative branding, whilst the recessed 7 eyelet lacing system secures the contoured and Trefoil branded tongue in place across the natural arch of the foot. Styled with premium leather uppers with a synthetic toe with Adituff reinforcements, this low collared sneaker also features a moulded sockliner and a tonal rubber outsole styled with a grippy, multi-directional underfoot tread for enhanced all-terrain wear. A collegiate colourway of the iconic T-toe silhouette, the adidas Samba Adv is a premium skate shoe designed to deliver in boardfeel, flex and cushioned comfort. Adidas Samba Adv Shoes in FTWR White and Shadow Navy.
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