Song for the Mute Reworks the Samba and Tokyo Sneakers

Summary

Song for the Mute presented two new adidas footwear collaborations during Paris Fashion Week.
The SFTM-008 is the brand’s take on the Tokyo while the SFTM-009 reimagines the Samba into the Samba LX Freizeit
Release is scheduled to take place during Spring/Summer 2026

Three years after debuting, the Song for the Mute x adidas partnership is as strong as ever. The Australian and German duo have returned to Paris Fashion Week to unveil two new collaborative footwear silhouettes.

In continuation of their naming series, the SFTM-008 offers a retro-inspired interpretation of the Tokyo sneaker while the SFTM-009 reworks the Samba into the formal-leaning Samba LX Freizeit. The former draws inspiration from shoes worn during physical education classes as a kid, offering contrast via bold color blocking while utilizing upper options of nylon and mesh. As for the Samba LX Freizeit, it takes on rich brown leather and black leather looks. Formal school shoes are reinvented via the Samba with a derby-like sole unit backing a stitched leather upper.

At the time of writing, neither Song for the Mute nor adidas have provided any firm release details regarding their SFTM-008 (Tokyo) and SFTM-009 (Samba LX Freizeit) sneakers. Stay tuned for updates, including a complete look at each pair, as we currently expect both to arrive during Spring/Summer 2026 via Song for the Mute, adidas, and select retailers worldwide.