The adidas Samba OG Molly-Mae Matcha is a women’s take on the classic Samba in a muted green upper with off-white accents. This version stays true to the silhouette’s indoor football roots while keeping things streamlined and wearable.
The upper uses a softer, more refined construction than the standard Samba, with that muted green tone sitting somewhere between matcha and sage. It’s not a loud color, which is part of the appeal, and the off-white overlays and detailing keep the whole shoe feeling balanced and easy to pair with basics. The gum sole is present and accounted for, maintaining the character you expect from a Samba.
What works here is restraint. There’s no attempt to over-design the silhouette or load it up with unnecessary elements. The Molly-Mae collaboration comes through in that sensibility, a preference for clean lines and minimal visual noise rather than bold statements. That said, the colorway still reads as intentional and different from your standard Samba release, which means it can add a bit of personality to an outfit without demanding attention.
The shoe slots naturally into everyday rotation whether you’re dressing casual or reaching for something that works across multiple settings. It’s comfortable enough for the familiar reasons the Samba has stayed relevant for decades, and the women’s-specific fit adjusts proportions accordingly. If you’re looking for a Samba that feels a bit more refined than the originals without losing any of what makes the silhouette work, this hits that mark.