Few fashion trends in 2026 split opinion like trainer Mary Janes. A fusion of feminine ballet flats and sporty silhouettes, the hybrid shoe has been championed by the likes of Puma, Onitsuka and Nike. But it’s Adidas’s samba Mary Janes that have won favour with the fashion crowd.
The unexpected shoe launched in 2025, riding the wave of samba’s enduring popularity and the resurgence of Mary Jane flats. The reimagined shoe features the trainer’s signature low-profile, leather upper and suede overlays, with a single velcro strap replacing the traditional laces.
