I ordered both new (blue label and red edged label). The old version was in my size at Amazon sold out, but I still have an old copy. A direct comparison I noticed the following:
- G19000 (red edged label) is smaller. Although I ordered the same size as with my old Samba me get this before too tight. They should probably buy better a half size larger.
- G19000 acts bulkier than the new variant G17100 with blue label (and also bulkier than my old G19000). But also makes G19000 to be more stable and who should the Samba attracts the sport might choose this variant.
- G17100 is made lighter and more delicate (some would say Adidas has saved the material) but looks chic. Running it is noticeable that they are really easily.
Since the G19000 unfortunately too small turn / close and I never put on my Samba to sports, I have now decided to try it from Indonesia with the new variant G17100. They are light and fashionable. I hope they keep up.