Call it the antithesis of a basic sneaker: the adidas Samba OG Womens “Leopard / Magic Beige” (stylecode KI6674) is covered from heel to toe in pony hair leopard print, with cream-colored three stripes, dark green laces and a gum sole. adidas officially calls the colorway “Magic Beige / Ivory / Gum”, but what you’re looking at is animal print.
So don’t let the name fool you. The entire upper — side panels, toe box and heel — is covered in a tan-and-black leopard print made from short-haired pony hair. Only the three stripes and piping are kept in solid ivory, creating a light contrast against the warm print. The dark green laces are the detail you notice on a second look; together with the gum sole, they give the shoe a vintage feel rather than making it purely wild.
Leopard print on a low profile
And it’s precisely that low, slim Samba silhouette that makes the print so wearable. On a bulky sneaker, leopard print can quickly become too much; here, the pattern has room to stand out without overwhelming the shoe, while the cream stripes break up the surface neatly. The result is eye-catching, but not loud.
Would I wear them myself?
Yes, but with one condition: keep the rest of the outfit understated. Straight-leg black trousers or dark-wash jeans, a solid-colored top, and let the shoes do the work. The tones in the print — tan, chocolate brown and black — give you an instant warm palette to build around: camel, cream and dark brown. What I’d avoid is adding a second print. This isn’t the shoe you grab blindly from the closet, but the one you choose deliberately when a simple outfit needs a focal point. Check the current price here: [sz_price_from stylecode=”KI6674″].
Pony hair requires a little extra care
Short-haired material behaves differently from smooth leather. Gently brush it in the direction of the hair from time to time to keep the print even and vibrant. And keep it out of prolonged rain: this is more a shoe for dry days than for a wet commute. In terms of fit, it follows the familiar Samba formula: low, slim and on the narrow side, so if you’re unsure, go half a size up.
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