Kendall Jenner just swapped sambas for this cult Adidas trainer
The model was spotted at a tennis match with Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner
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Your support makes all the difference.In a rare public date, Timothée Chalamet and Kylie Jenner attended the BNP Paribas Indian Wells Open on Sunday, alongside Kendall Jenner. In lieu of tennis whites, Kylie wore a vintage Celine blouse while Timothée opted for a striped shirt. As for Kendall, the model leaned into the sports occasion with a pair of cult Adidas trainers.
An early adopter of the ubiquitous samba style, Kendall has regularly worn her black or white pair over the years, whether styling with her signature straight-leg jeans or an oversized blazer and mini skirt.
But this time, she sidelined her sambas in favour of the newly re-released Adidas Tokyo trainer. The style was originally designed as a slim training shoe for the 1964 Tokyo Olympics. For 2025, it’s been reissued and reimagined, featuring a double-stitched T-toe and a smooth gum sole.
Characterised by the same retro charm as the sambas, the Tokyo style boasts a more streamlined silhouette and a Seventies-suede finish. Available in eight colourways, from off-white and green striped to a playful metallic hue, Kendall styled the off-white pair with white trousers and a black crop top.
@kendall4life818 #KendallJenner enjoying the BNP Paribas Open with KylieJenner, TimotheeChalamet, Kelsey Kershner, Brody Jenner, Harry Hudson and Victoria Villarroel at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden yesterday
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If you’re ready to swap your sambas for the latest viral Adidas trainer, here’s where to shop the Kendall Jenner-approved Tokyo style.
Adidas originals Tokyo trainers: £85, Asos.com
First introduced in 1964 for the Tokyo Olympic Games, the trainers became available to shop in 1973. Continuing the trend of Adidas re-releasing archive styles (think the Japan and samba 62 style), the brand reissued the Tokyo last month.
Distinguished by their low-profile design and lace-up fastening, the trainers feature a padded cuff for extra comfort and thin gum sole (they’re a great alternative for those who love the slimline look of the cult Onitsuka tigers).
The Seventies-style suede outer gives the Tokyo trainers a retro feel, while the three black stripes keep them sporty. Adding signature detail, the trainers feature a black “X” on the heel.
Adidas’ leopard print sambas sold out immediately, but this similar pair is still in stock