The SL 72 may lack the notoriety of the Samba but it still carries its own claim to fame. In fact, it has more than one …
The design debuted ahead of the 1972 Summer Olympics in Munich, arriving as one of the first Adidas models to showcase the brand’s now-iconic Trefoil logo.
It was also a favorite of the late Bob Marley, a connection that prompted Adidas to release a one-off version adorned with the artist’s signature.
Since then, the Sl 72 has found its way into the rotation of high-profile supermodels — not to mention the top of the Lyst Index — with Harper’s Bazaar calling it the “hottest sneaker of 2025” coming in into the new year.
Of course, what goes up must come down, and hype never stands still for long. However, a new crop of autumnal colorways will help the SL 72 close out the year on a high note.
