'Don't hate me, but these sneakers are way better than the Adidas Sambas.'

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. I'm a Samba girl myself. 

But I have found a style of sneaker that's even better. 

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They're the Adidas SL 72 and they're soooooo 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).

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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 - Collegiate Green, $150.

Image: Style Runner, Adidas.

Adidas SL 72 - Red, $149.

Image: Net-a-Porter, Adidas.

Adidas SL 72 - Blue, $150.

Image: Adidas, Net-a-Porter.

Adidas SL 72 - Gray, $149.

Image: Adidas, Net-a-Porter.

Adidas SL 72 RS - Yellow, Brown and Blue, $150.

Image: The Iconic, Adidas.

Adidas SL 72 - Brown and Yellow, $150.

Image: ASOS, Adidas.

Adidas SL 72 - Green and Yellow, $150.

Image: The Iconic, Adidas.

Adidas SL 72 - Off White, $149.99.

Image: Adidas, HYPE DC.

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

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