What does adidas stand for? The name adidas came from the founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler's name. He used his nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his last name, Das, to create adidas.

The Y stands for Yohji Yamamoto. The 3 represents adidas' three stripes. The - signifies the bond between the two. adidas.com/Y_3.

They're podiatrist-approved Since the Sambas were originally designed as an indoor soccer shoe, they may not provide as much cushioning or support as shoes specifically designed for walking—but podiatrist Dina Gohil, DPM, says they're still a suitable walking shoe thanks to their durable construction.

The Samba OG is typically constructed with a mix of suede and leather, a contrasting gum sole and the three-stripe trademark.