# Street-Style Soccer Cleats The New adidas Samba W White Ice is an Updated Ladies Sports Shoe By Mary Van Puymbroeck | Published 2017-05-21 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-w-white-ice References: [footdistrict](https://footdistrict.com/en/adidas-samba-w-by2966.html) & [footdistrict](https://footdistrict.com/en/adidas-samba-w-by9240.html) Adidas has released an updated version of its well-loved Samba indoor soccer cleat, the [Samba White Ice](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-adidas-samba-og). Originally designed for performance, the new Samba W White Ice features an all-white leather upper and translucent 'ice' sole in either baby blue or baby pink. Adidas initially created the Samba as an indoor, performance-based soccer cleat. The [gummy sole](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-lt) makes for excellent traction on indoor turf and the now iconic three white stripes help give the shoe support and structure. The gummy 'ice' sole gives the Samba W White Ice a retro, early 2000s feel. Millennials have been drawn to designs that have an element of nostalgia for their formative years. Gummy soles had a strong presence in fashion from the 1980s through early 2000s, and thanks to nostalgic details alongside moderns design, the shoe appeals well to [Millennial](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/scented-hair-and-body-mists) style in 2017. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.3/10 - Popularity: 49% | Activity: 72% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Retro Sports Shoes:** The popularity of nostalgic designs may lead to the creation of more updated versions of classic sports shoes. - **Gender-specific Sports Gear:** Sports brands may create more gender-specific gear that caters to female athletes without sacrificing performance. - **Translucent Soles:** More sports shoes may incorporate translucent soles as a trendy design element that appeals to Millennials. ### Where This Applies - **Sportswear:** Sportswear brands have an opportunity to create updated versions of classic shoes that cater to modern trends. - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can incorporate sports shoes with retro designs as a trendy new accessory. - **Athletic Footwear:** Athletic footwear companies may innovate towards gender-specific designs that appeal to a wider audience. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Athletic Shoe Adornments](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pearls.md) - [Lacy Low-Cut Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lace-pattern.md) - [Cushioned Base Sporty Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-millenium.md) - [Chunky Elevated Lifestyle Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/samba-sneaker-model.md) - [Iconic Nylon-Covered Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adidas-samba-og.md) - [Textural Lifestyle Nostalgic Footwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pony-hair.md) - [Vintage Suede-Accented Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sporty-rich-1.md) - [Glossy Calf Leather Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vaschetta-tan.md) - [Ultra-Plush Cushioned Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chunky-samba.md)