Split Conversion: Brain Dead and adidas are Back on the Lanes with a New Bowling Shoe Collection

Published July 29, 2026 at 3:00 PM

Quick Facts

Arriving in Snakeskin and Cheetah, the bowling Sambas feature full side panels of the animal prints on either side of the black toe and tongue
Both pairs feature cream Three Stripes on the side panels, black laces, and an adidas Bowling logo above the logo
The adidas Samba Bowling Pack will be released Fall 2026

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Bowling is still an underrated subculture in the sneaker and sportswear industry. The blue-collar answer to golf has been back in a major way lately, with the PBA getting its own Drive To Survive-style documentary series on HBO and bowling ball companies releasing new balls like sneaker brands drop colorways. On the shoe side, bowlers have their own exclusive colorways from an ongoing partnership between Brain Dead and adidas.

Brain Dead Bowling

The Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling Pack features two animal print takes on an old-school bowling shoe, adding a raised heel and reshaped toe design with shiny black leather running down the middle of each pair to match the black leather heel tabs. Unlike modern bowling shoes with swappable soles for environmental adjustments, the Brain Dead collab keeps it retro with a fixed sole and heel.

Arriving in Snakeskin and Cheetah, the bowling Sambas feature full side panels of the animal prints on either side of the black toe and tongue. Both pairs feature cream Three Stripes on the side panels, black laces, and an adidas Bowling logo above the logo. Brain Dead branding is added to the heel tab and insole along with the head-shaped hangtag.

adidas Samba Bowling Pack Release Details

The adidas Samba Bowling Pack will be released Fall 2026 through Brain Dead, adidas, and select retailers in-store and online. Available in unisex sizing, the retail price on the collection is still TBD. To keep up with the latest adidas drops and find out if adidas is ever going to drop bowling shoes in the US, download the Sole Retriever App.