Side Kicks Streetwear • Global Release Guide
Updated: 26 May 2026
About the release
Two of the most recognisable brands on the planet have linked up, and the result is one of the more interesting adidas Samba collabs in recent memory. The Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' does exactly what you'd expect and then some. This isn't just a logo slap on a classic silhouette. It's a full commitment to the Coca-Cola identity — red leather, allover branding, a cartoon trefoil on the tongue — and it works because the Samba's clean structure can carry it.
The upper runs in a bold Coke Red premium leather with suede T-toe overlays, black Three-Stripes, black gum sole and a co-branded tongue detail that adds a playful vintage touch. Style code KH6893. This one is for adults — full sizing available via adidas and select retailers.
UK release is 3 June 2026 for £100.
TL;DR – Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' KH6893 Release Date, Price & Where to Buy
- UK release date: Wednesday 3 June 2026
- Model: adidas Samba
- Colourway: Black / White / Red
- Style code: KH6893
- UK retail price: £100
- US retail price: $100
- Sizing: Adult sizing available
- Where to buy: adidas and select retailers
- Key details: Coke Red premium leather upper, suede T-toe overlays, allover Coca-Cola logo branding, black Three-Stripes, black gum sole, cartoon trefoil tongue detail
Release date and price
The Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' releases on Wednesday 3 June 2026 via adidas and select global retailers. UK retail price is £100, matching the $100 US retail price.
This is part of a wider Coca-Cola x adidas Originals collection dropping on the same date, but the Samba is the headline piece. Adult sizing is available across the range.
Design and details
The Samba is one of those silhouettes that can absorb a strong colourway without losing itself, and the 'Coke Red' tests that theory hard. The entire upper runs in Coke Red premium leather, with the brand's unmistakable colour owning the shoe from toe to collar. It's bold but it earns it — the Samba's clean lines keep things from tipping into chaos.
Upper construction
The base is premium leather in Coke Red, with soft suede overlays on the T-toe adding texture and depth to the construction. The suede keeps the material mix grounded in the Samba's heritage, even while the colourway pushes things in a completely different direction. Allover Coca-Cola logos are printed across the upper, making this a proper logo-mania execution rather than a subtle collab nod.
Contrasting details
Everything that isn't red runs in black. The Three-Stripes on the lateral, the heel tab, the tongue lining and the sole unit are all black, which grounds the red upper and stops it from reading as one-dimensional. The gum sole — a Samba staple — also runs black here, keeping the palette tight and intentional.
Tongue detail
The standout branding moment is on the tongue, which features a sunglass-wearing trefoil cartoon character drinking a bottle of cola. It's a playful, nostalgic touch that leans into Coca-Cola's long history of mascot-driven marketing. Co-branded detailing also appears at the heel, tying the collaboration together without overloading the shoe.
Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' images
Credit: adidas
Coca-Cola x adidas: the collab context
adidas Originals has a long track record of stepping outside traditional sportswear for its collaborations. The Samba in particular has become a collab magnet in recent years, sitting at the intersection of terrace heritage and streetwear culture in a way that makes it an easy canvas for brand partnerships.
The Coca-Cola partnership is part of a wider collection dropping on 3 June, which spans multiple silhouettes including the Superstar, Adistar Control 5, F50 Megaride and ClimaCool 1. Each uses Coca-Cola's visual identity — red, black, silver, white, vintage typography and mascot graphics — but the Samba is the most direct and wearable execution of the concept. A classic silhouette, a classic brand, a straightforward colourway. It doesn't overcomplicate itself.
Coca-Cola's footwear history runs deep, spanning Nike, Converse and various independent brands, but this marks its first major adidas Originals collaboration at this scale. The Samba is the right shoe to lead it — recognisable enough to anchor the collab, versatile enough to carry a bold colourway without looking like fancy dress.
Where to buy
The Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' releases on 3 June 2026 for £100 via adidas and select retailers. Browse the full adidas Samba collection, all Coca-Cola collabs and the latest adidas sneaker releases on Side Kicks.
FAQ
When is the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' UK release date?
The Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' releases on Wednesday 3 June 2026 via adidas and select retailers.
How much does the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba 'Coke Red' cost in the UK?
UK retail price is £100. US retail is also $100.
What is the style code for the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba?
The style code is KH6893. The colourway is Black / White / Red.
What does the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba look like?
The shoe has a Coke Red premium leather upper with suede T-toe overlays and allover Coca-Cola logo branding. Black Three-Stripes, a black gum sole and a cartoon trefoil tongue detail complete the look.
What is the tongue detail on the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba?
The tongue features a cartoon trefoil character wearing sunglasses and drinking a bottle of cola, along with co-branded Coca-Cola x adidas detailing. It's a nostalgic branding touch that references Coca-Cola's mascot history.
Is the Coca-Cola x adidas Samba part of a wider collection?
Yes. The Samba is part of a broader Coca-Cola x adidas Originals collection releasing on 3 June 2026, which also includes the Superstar, Adistar Control 5, F50 Megaride and ClimaCool 1. The Samba is the headline piece.
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