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Adidas and VegNonVeg Unveil Jutti-Inspired Samba Mule for Festive Season
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Firstpost•25-09-2026, 10:33
Adidas and VegNonVeg Unveil Jutti-Inspired Samba Mule for Festive Season
- •Adidas Originals collaborates with New Delhi-based VegNonVeg to reimagine the iconic Samba silhouette as an open-back mule.
- •The design draws inspiration from the traditional Indian jutti, featuring a pointed, padded tongue, botanical embroidery, gold detailing, and a red-lined interior.
- •This collaboration merges familiar Western sneaker aesthetics with traditional Indian footwear, catering to younger consumers who mix styles.
- •The Samba Mule retains key Samba elements like the T-toe, three stripes, and gum rubber outsole, while incorporating jutti-inspired construction.
- •Available in two colorways: a black version globally and a limited-edition silver version exclusive to VegNonVeg in India (280 pairs).
Key Questions Answered
The Samba Mule blends classic sneaker elements with traditional Indian jutti design, featuring a slip-on open-back construction, a pointed and padded tongue, botanical embroidery, gold detailing, and a red-lined interior. It retains the signature T-toe, cream three stripes, and a gum rubber outsole.
The collaboration is offered in two colourways. The black version is released through selected Adidas partner retailers globally, whereas the silver version is exclusive to VegNonVeg in India and strictly limited to just 280 pairs.
The interior features mismatched green and red insoles inspired by VegNonVeg's branding, complete with floral ornamentation and the inscribed phrases "From VegNonVeg with Love" and "To India and Beyond".
