Adidas is worn and recognized by people from all over the world. Kick back in the cool, stylish Adidas Samoa shoes. With the Mesh upper and Man-Made outsole, these shoes lend lasting, sporty comfort along with a great look. Size: 8 Gender: Male. Age Group: Adult. Material: Mesh. The '80s soccer trainer gets a style update in these men's shoes with amazing upgrade treatment. A remastered web-pattern midsole offers more comfort. Key features of the shoe include a rubber toe cap for added durability and protection, a mesh water-resistant upper with lots of small details. details to the sidewall and tongue. No wonder they brought it back. And to top it all off, it’s one of our bestsellers. 1.75 Pounds For many, the origins of Adidas may entail a bit of controversy – the company’s founder Adolf Dassler fought on the side of the Germans in WWI and joined the Nazi party in WWII. After returning from fighting in WWI, Dassler began working to produce sports shoes in his mother’s kitchen. At first, he was joined by his younger brother Rudolf, but after a falling out, Rudolf left the company and founded a company that would later be one of Adidas’s bitter rivals – Puma. Adidas – then Dassler Shoes – got its first big break when Adolf drove to the 1936 Summer Olympics with a suitcase full of cleats and convinced sprinter Jesse Owens to wear them in the competition. Jesse Owens became the first African-American to receive sponsorship in the Olympics, and the Dassler Shoes skyrocketed.