Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling 'Animal Pack'
The Brain Dead x adidas Samba Bowling "Animal Pack" is reportedly set for August 1, 2026, based on retailer listings rather than a brand announcement. Two pairs come in the pack, Cheetah and Snakeskin, both built on the platformed Samba Bowling.
What you need to know
- Release date: reportedly August 1, 2026 (retailer listings; not confirmed by Brain Dead or adidas)
- Retail price: TBA
- Cheetah style code: KH8143 (black and orange print)
- Snakeskin style code: KJ0662 (green and tan)
- Where to buy: adidas and select Brain Dead stockists, once confirmed
Where to cop
Treat the August 1 date as provisional. It comes from retailer listings that surfaced ahead of any official word, and past Brain Dead collabs have moved between a limited first drop and a wider release weeks later. Brain Dead's own stockists and Dover Street Market have carried previous pairs from this partnership, and adidas hosts a dedicated Brain Dead page that is worth watching for the confirmed date and price. Since retail is still TBA, do not budget off a rumored figure. If the pack follows the pattern of recent Samba collabs, expect it above a general release Samba.
What we know about the design
The Samba Bowling has real history in this partnership. It traces back to a friends and family bowling shoe Brain Dead made with adidas before the collaboration went public, which is why the model keeps returning. This pack applies animal texture to the whole upper: the Cheetah uses a black and orange print close to the version that first put eyes on the silhouette, while the Snakeskin goes green and tan. The thicker platformed sole adds height over a standard Samba without changing the terrace shape, so the proportions read familiar even with a loud upper.
For the rest of the month, see the August 2026 release calendar, compare against the adidas 'Cow Print' Pack that also leans on animal texture, and check the BAPE x adidas Evo SL for another adidas collab this cycle.
Sources
- SneakerNews: Brain Dead adidas Samba Bowling 'Animal Pack'
- Sneaker Bar Detroit: Brain Dead adidas Samba Bowling 'Animal Pack'
- adidas: Brain Dead
Image: Brain Dead via Sneaker Bar Detroit
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