Wales Bonner Sneakers
Wales Bonner is the label of British designer Grace Wales Bonner, best known for her successful adidas Samba collaborations.
About Wales Bonner
A distinctive British voice. Wales Bonner is the label founded by Grace Wales Bonner, a leading British designer whose work weaves an Afro-Atlantic perspective into classic ideas of luxury. Her collections combine sportswear with refined craftsmanship and a strong sense of detail.
The adidas Samba connection. Since 2020, she has designed dozens of sneakers with adidas, almost all of which sold out in no time. Her versions of the Samba — the football shoe adidas first made in 1949 — are widely seen as the driving force behind the huge Samba hype of recent years.
Subtle but defining. “What I do is subtle; it’s about paying attention to detail,” she said herself. It was precisely that understated, considered approach that made her collaborations so influential — and brought a decades-old silhouette back to the centre of fashion.
Frequently asked questions about Wales Bonner
Who is Grace Wales Bonner?
Grace Wales Bonner is a British designer whose eponymous label combines sportswear with an Afro-Atlantic perspective and refined craftsmanship.
Why is Wales Bonner well known in the sneaker world?
Wales Bonner became especially well known for her adidas Samba collaborations, which are widely regarded as the driving force behind the major Samba hype.
What is the most popular Wales Bonner sneaker?
Right now the Wales Bonner van suède leer with vlakken – Beige (WBM43520B) is the most sought-after Wales Bonner, with a Hypescore of 5 GSv.