Going old school, even after five decades the adidas Samba just gets better with age to welcome the next generation into the classic leather trainer. Leather Touch Forget your fancy features and technology as with the Samba it's all about that sublime leather finish through the upper. It may not be the lightest material but what you do get is sublime comfort through heel to toe and if you feel good then this shows in your performance. Comfortable Protection Naturally you're going to want to protect the leather on your favourite trainers and so suede overlays wrap around the toes. Your actual feet are also well looked after thanks to thick padding around the ankle/heel while the central lacing is one for the purists. Indoor to Street Indoor courts are renowned for being unforgiving but at least with the non-marking gum rubber outsole you can make light work of the court. Practical rather than fancy, when the final whistle blows then the Samba makes a fashionable transition to the street for casual wear. This trainer weighs 359g (UK 8).