'I still love an Adidas Samba, but these sneakers are cooler (and cheaper).'

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Listen, LISTEN. I know you love your Adidas Sambas and that you caved and got a pair because you saw your cool Gen Z co-worker wearing them.

I'm not saying you shouldn't have done that.

But I have found a style of sneaker that's even better. The underrated, overlooked cooler cousin of the Samba.

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They're the Adidas SL 72 and they're so pretty.

They give off a retro feel without looking costume-y, and want to know the best part? They're cheaper than the Sambas (unless you bought your Sambas on sale, then you win I'm afraid).

Let me show you my favourite Adidas SL 72 colourways, because if I had an endless pit of money, I would add each and every single pair to my cart.

If you buy one new pair of sneakers, make it these.

Adidas SL 72 - Court Green, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 - Red, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 -Bluebird, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 - Brown and Yellow, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 Blue, Clear Sky, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 - Pink Spark, Red, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 - Off White, Taupe, $150.

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Adidas SL 72 - Silver, Black, $150.

BRB while I try to decide which pair I should buy.

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