Adidas Samba OG W White Black Gum

In women's sizing, the Adidas Samba OG W White Black Gum brings together the basics of the model with no frills: white leather upper, serrated black Three Stripes, T-toe and gum rubber outsole. If you are only going to own one Samba, this is the safe bet.

The Samba was born as a football shoe and has been on the street for decades; its low, flat profile is what has made it fit with almost any style.

• Upper: premium leather
• Stripes: black, serrated
• Outsole: gum rubber
• Colour: Cloud White / Core Black / Gum
• Style code: KJ7435

Three ways to wear it: with straight blue jeans, a white tee and a black blazer for the office; with a satin midi skirt and a fine jumper, the way it has been seen most in recent years; or with black joggers with a side stripe if you want a sporty nod. Short white socks or no-show socks, depending on how much you want to show.

Keep the white leather clean with a damp wipe after each wear and a colourless cream now and then. If the laces turn yellow, replace them: the shoe gets its new look back.