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adidas Originals Rod Laver

4 276 Reviews
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  • One of the most popular tennis shoes ever, the Rod Laver was first developed in 1970 with the cooperation of tennis great, Rod Laver.
  • A shoe for the traditional stylist and old-school player.
  • Canvas/leather upper and dual-density polyurethane midsole.
  • Lightly padded footbed for added comfort and support.
  • Great for on or off the court.
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75% Felt true to size
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  • 75% True to size
  • 20% Half size too small
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86% Felt true to width
  • 86% Felt true to width
  • 12% Felt narrower than marked
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63% Moderate arch support
  • 22% Excellent arch support
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  • 15% No arch support

Customer Reviews

adidas Originals Rod Laver

Average rating is 4 out of 5 from a total of 276 reviews.

Top Positive Review

4 people found this review helpful.

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I guess I didn't really read the description carefully. I thought this was leather uppers. It's some kind of mesh material. The sneakers do look exactly like the picture. And they are nice. But I need leather because they last longer for me so I'm sending these back.

Read more » « Show less June 28, 2011 by Anonymous
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Top Critical Review

2 people found this review helpful.

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Zappos' service was great. However, the product was not. Red and white paint from the sides of the soles rubbed off onto a very expensive Marley floor at a local dance studio. I had to apologize to the studio owners and might be on the hook to pay for damages. The shoe's construction was comfortable. It looks great too. I wish the paint did not rub off.

Read more » « Show less January 14, 2012 by Samuel W
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Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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I guess I didn't really read the description carefully. I thought this was leather uppers. It's some kind of mesh material. The sneakers do look exactly like the picture. And they are nice. But I need leather because they last longer for me so I'm sending these back.

  • Anonymous - customer
  • from boston, ma
  • June 28, 2011
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:4 stars!
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Just got mine in yesterday. Wore them for the first time last night. I am a size 7.5 in mens and they fit perfect at that length. The shoes runs a little narrow which I dont really care for, but Im not sending back for that either. The shoe is a little snug right now but Im waiting to see how it breaks in. The arch support is great. Not used to having that in my other shoes so its kinda hard to get use to at first but Im sure in the long run its going to be great for my foot. So over all, I love this shoe other than its pretty narrow. I gen. like wider shoes.

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  • MC - customer
  • from Detroit, Michigan
  • April 10, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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Probably the coolest looking shoes I've ever owned -- Rod Lavers have always been stylish, but in black they're even more so. The fit is just about right, and they slip on and off much easier than most, thanks to the leather-like material at the heel. My only complaints are with the soles, which are extremely slippery (especially on carpet), and the odd shape of the insole (which has a bump opposite the arch that can be very distracting when you first put the shoes on). Overall, great shoes.

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  • D. V - customer
  • from San Jose, CA
  • March 23, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:4 stars! Style: Rated:4 stars!
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Good fit, casual walking shoe. No surprises here, though I would purchase an add on insert sole. The one that comes with the shoes is plain jane and doesn't offer much comfort.

I'd also recommend: Puma

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  • Anonymous - customer
  • from Phoenix
  • January 25, 2012
3 people found this review helpful
Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
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I love these shoes! They are so "clean" looking. They do not have that athletic look about them. They are designed for someone who knows labels but doesn't want "over the top" tennis shoe attention. The inside cushioning is very nice even the arch support. They are understated (3-stripes of Adidas not part of the look) however the Adidas emblem on the heel is perfect!

I'd also recommend: Puma

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  • D. B - customer
  • from Oakland, CA
  • September 30, 2011
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