Sunak's Adidas Trainers Spark Backlash from Samba Fans
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Rishi Sunak apologized to Adidas Samba fans after being pictured wearing the iconic trainers, which some claim could ruin their credibility. He said he's been a "longtime devotee" of the Adidas brand.
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Sunak was seen wearing grey, white and black Samba trainers during a Downing Street interview, paired with a white shirt, navy chinos and black socks.
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Many social media users said they would sell their Sambas online since Sunak ruined the look.
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British GQ said Sunak wearing Sambas was an attempt to seem "young and hip" but he ended up "ruining it for everyone".
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Footwear historian Elizabeth Semmelhack said Sunak wearing Sambas could mark the "death knell" for the retro trainer style.