Disney lends its iconic cast of characters to multiple footwear brands, but the projects coming from adidas keep getting better. Coming off the reveal of The Aristocats collection that celebrates the film's 55th Anniversary, Disney is again tapping The Three Stripes for a collaboration honoring the iconic One Hundred and One Dalmatians animated film from 1961.
On this 101 Dalmatians Samba, one of the 15 original puppies from Pongo and Perdita’s litter, Penny, is brought to life. The dog’s spotted black dots appear on the suede heel counter and tongue label, while she is directly drawn on the lateral heel. Textured leather looks like a fur finish, though the Three Stripes in black are rendered in faux fur.
Mimicking Penny’s blue-collar is the tongue, which, as mentioned before, comes with a spotted tongue patch. A 101 Dalmations-branded “dog tag” on the heel comes in gold. Final details include the grey T-toe overlay, a custom Disney-inspired insole, and a gum rubber midsole and outsole.
Disney’s 101 Dalmatians x adidas Samba Penny will release in July 2025 through adidas and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price has yet to be announced. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.
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