Is Deer the New Leopard Print? adidas & Its New Women's Samba Think So.

How do you keep a 77-year-old sneaker design fresh after so many years? If you let adidas Originals tell it, you do so by preserving heritage while experimenting in ways that resonate with the market.

The all-new Women's "Deer Print" adidas Samba OG was born in that intersection.

Over the last few years, the designed-for-football silhouette has become the go-to sneaker for "It Girls" across the globe. Classic, original colorways led the charge, but handfuls of different fashion-forward makeovers have helped the Samba franchise maintain relevance as consumer interests shift.

One such style that has repeatedly perform well on the thin-soled shoe is eye-catching, wild, animal print. A leopard pattern by Wales Bonner laid the foundation, but adidas has also enjoyed brand heat thanks to its own leopard, giraffe, and cow-inspired faux pony hair updates.

The "Deer Print" Sambas don't reinvent the formula, but they do introduce a less-common pattern to the seasonal product. The trendy sneaker is officially clad in a "Brown Desert/Warm Vanilla/Wonder Mauve" color scheme that could very well be nicknamed "Bambi" after Disney's popular mule deer.

White-colored spots appear across the upper, which sees a high-quality faux pony hair. Profile 3-Stripes and Achilles' heel panels opt for a cream-colored finish, while laces, inner-lining, and tongues favor a pink pastel.

Enjoy detailed photos of the "Deer Print" Women's Samba OG ahead. Pairs are expected to release via adidas.com by the beginning of September. It's very possible that other sneakers, apparel, and accessories covered in a deer pattern release before the end of 2026.

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