I'm not here to sound the death knell for the Adidas Samba – but considering it has enjoyed nearly three years as the trainer of choice for fashion lovers, it's about time a new shoe took its crown.

If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. For decades, the Adidas Samba has been the go-to sneaker for industry-leading fashion designers and snot-nosed middle-schoolers alike.

Adidas has had itself a busy year. After launching the hero Tour360 24 shoe in February, we've seen new colorways drop for the Samba golf shoe and the classic MC80. This fall, it's readying itself ...