Song for the Mute continues to make noise with their collaborations with adidas Originals.
For this collection, ADI007, the Australian imprint and adidas are recalling the charm of mismatched childhood uniforms – a world of hand-me-downs, scuffed school shoes, and the unintentional style of youth. A true celebration of the wardrobe built from what’s at hand, practical, playful, imperfect.
SFTM reworking of the adidas TOKYO recalls low-profile gym shoes worn during school sports ( often paired with long socks and short shorts). The upper is rendered in nylon and mesh- making for a lightweight sneaker. The heel crushed with an elasticated, ballerina-like execution is softened by paint-splattered contrast suede overlays. Scuffing across the outsole suggests use over time, the wear of movement and play.
In contrast, the SAMBA LX FREIZEIT draws from the school shoe-built to last, worn daily, shaped by corridors and playgrounds. Brown full-grain and black smooth, almost glossy leather give a structured rigidity. A taped protective layer wraps the upper and sole, reinforced with stitched welt detailing. One pair carries contrast stitching, the other remains tonal-both finished with off-white suede three-stripes. This rendition of the SAMBA is a school-boys dream. Someway, somehow, SFTM have made the SAMBA suitable for formal wear.
It doesn’t stop there, though. Accessories further the seasonal narrative. A washed, waxed cotton cap carries tonal embroidery. A canvas tote, natural in tone, softly structured and scuffed, features handwritten graphics – a name on a school bag. Designed for use, thrown on canteen floors, school buses, and bedroom floors.
The global release is slated for the 15th of May 2026.
