Adidas x Asphalt Samba: The Cannoli-Inspired Sneaker Redefining NYC Streetwear
Posted by ANDY JONES
The Adidas x Asphalt Samba is a limited-edition, cannoli-inspired sneaker from Adidas and Asphalt, the Staten Island-born streetwear retailer. Built on the classic Samba silhouette, the Adidas Asphalt collaboration turns a New York bakery staple into a wearable piece of the city's Italian-American pastry culture. Only 600 numbered pairs will be made, releasing September 25th at $130.
The drop captures the spirit of neighborhood traditions and a distinctive approach to personal style, made for New Yorkers who grew up knowing exactly which counter had the best cannoli.
New York City's Pastry Culture, Redefined
Inspired by Italian pastry shops and old-school bakeries, this NYC streetwear collaboration celebrates the flavors the city loves and sets out to make the cannoli one of New York's most prestigious treats. Nostalgic yet sharp, the pastry stays tied to the neighborhoods around it, and it lays the foundation for a Samba that translates into real colors, textures, and character. The design brings the bakery counter, and everything behind the glass, straight onto the shoe.
Warm Wheat Tones Across the Samba Silhouette
Warm wheat tones reference the cannoli's golden shell, with chocolate detailing, chocolate chips, and shades of pink that add a surprising sweetness pulled from the pastry counters found across the city. A removable cannoli charm attaches the inspiration directly to the shoe, and a cannoli footbed weaves the story inside.
Designed to be reworked by the wearer, this lip-smacking sneaker adds three interchangeable Velcro tongue options, each matching a color found on the shoe, with the flexibility to remove the tongue entirely. Three lace choices open up more combinations, so you can keep reshaping the silhouette to fit your own style. That Velcro tongue customization is part of what separates the pair from a standard Adidas Samba.
Adidas x Asphalt Samba Release Date, Price, and Sizes
Here are the release details for the numbered limited-edition Adidas Samba:
- Release date: September 25th
- Release time: 10 AM EST
- Price: $130
- Sizes: 4-13, including half sizes
- Quantity: 600 pairs, individually numbered 1 through 600
- Where to buy: all Asphalt retail locations and online
Every pair carries its own number, which turns each one into a single piece of a larger story. To buy the Adidas x Asphalt Samba, register through the Asphalt cannoli raffle ahead of the drop.
Spokesperson Insight: What Makes the Cannoli Samba Special
"So much of what makes New York special comes from the things we grow up seeing every day," said Jadah Orilus, Operations Manager and Buyer at Asphalt NYC. "The neighborhood bakery, grabbing a box of pastries for the family, knowing exactly which spot has your favorite cannoli or rainbow cookie. We wanted to take something that feels familiar to so many New Yorkers and translate it through an Asphalt lens. The result is playful and nostalgic, but still leaves room for everyone to make it their own."
This is not Asphalt's first sneaker collaboration. The retailer has worked with Adidas before, including the Adidas AdiStar Jellyfish.
Frequently Asked Questions
When does the Adidas x Asphalt Samba release?
September 25th at 10 AM EST, in Asphalt stores and online.
How much does the cannoli Samba cost?
$130.
How many pairs are being made?
600, each individually numbered from 1 through 600.
What sizes are available?
Sizes 4 to 13, including half sizes.
Where can I buy the Asphalt Adidas collab?
At all Asphalt NYC retail locations and online. Register through the cannoli raffle before the drop.
About the Partners
Adidas
Adidas is one of the world's leading suppliers in the sporting goods industry. Headquartered in Herzogenaurach, the company employs over 62,000 people worldwide and generated sales of 23.7 billion euros in 2024. For more information, visit www.adidas-group.com.
Asphalt NYC
Asphalt NYC is a New York-based fashion and footwear retailer that started in 2018 and has grown to seven retail locations across New York City. Rooted in New York culture, Asphalt brings together premium streetwear, designer fashion, and footwear, connecting product, community, and experience through exclusive releases, collaborations, and cultural activations.
