Customer Reviews adidas Samba® Classic Soccer Cleats
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Customer Fit Survey:
74%"Felt true to size"
84%"Felt true to width"
67%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Great color and fit , the sarlacc design is fun and not too noticeable.
Now for the worst part the pull tab is terrible and is wounding my heel, unacceptable adidas, stop putting the pull tab forward.
Derek12,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I buy Samba shoes for over 15 years now (eventought I had my first pair when I was 10 - I'm 46 now) but the quality of this last one is not as before. Of course they still fit (the size is the only thing that didn't change) but the material used now is not as good as it should be for an Adi pair of Samba. This one is product in an Asian country (not to name it) and they squeeze a lot exactly as the previous one I bought (Samba with the red shore tong). The last one which met the quality standard expected was made in Thailand (the ones with the bleu shoe tong) but unfortunatelly it's impossible to find the same again
Olidari,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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It hurts the feet. Not good with wide foot people. It does feel nice kicking a soccer ball.
Taro,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I loved these shoes - I wore the same pair for about 5 years and wanted to replace them.
The sole is now different, it's a darkbrown/black not like what it was originally and in the picture.
I also bought the same exact size (11.5) and it is a little too big.
Unfortunate they changed the design of such a classic shoe. Probably will just wear it if there is no other option.
Coolio94,
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I wanted to like these but the tongue part of the shoe was huge. It came up to my shin. It also runs a half-size small, which is typical of Adidas for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing Sambas for probably 25 years now (as casual sneakers). This model is a cheaper / budget version of an old favorite, with fabric lining (which is doesn't breathe well), rather than leather. Nice to have the tongue with a laces holder (unlike some models) but simply not as nice as the more "deluxe" models across the board. Basically, the Samba you'd expect to see at the discount outlet stores, rather than the real deal.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love Sambas. Had a great pair that I loved for indoor soccer. Thought I would try another pair but I got the sizing wrong (I had to guess women’s size). Definitely lot of grip with the sole. I’m used to a bit more give. I’m not sure how I feel about the tongue - it did not feel like it was durable. felt like it was made out of foam. I returned them right away so no idea how durable they actually are.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe is a bit stiff on the outside, soft and comfortable on the inside. So although the comfort is good overall, the fit is not: it's a bit too short in length and loose in the heel, as though you could walk right out of them.
I'd also recommend:
Lacoste
Dan, Zappos Customer,
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Need to return them. They are a half size to big
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe is great except for the flap in the front. I ordered these for golf as Zappos doesn’t carry golf shoes. I don’t like the spikes so opted for shoes that will have a grip. Unfortunately, the flap in the front is very exaggerated and almost touch his shin.
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I used to have retro sneakers when I was I kid I like the style
IceCat,
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Too narrow at the toe.
Elysa, Zappos Customer,
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These were too large and had to return
Robin, Zappos Customer,
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Got these as a gift for my son who usually buys variations on plain white adidas. He liked the overall look and style but had a strong aversion to the tongue of the shoe which was unusually tall, thick and uncomfortable, it seemed to stick out too high above the top of the shoe and added bulk. For that reason he returned the gift.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are cute, but wow that giant tongue is super uncomfortable.
I ordered the suggested 7.5 in men's (I'm an 8.5 in women's) and it was definitely too big. I would try the 7 next time.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My S.O. has been buying the standard Black/White Adidas Sambas for years. For some reason, the latest stock of 11.5 Men's Adidas Sambas have a strange navy-ish hue on the toe cover. We returned the pair since this seemed like a strange aesthetic development...Hoping they will return to original aesthetic that we know and love as pictured in the product photos...
T, Zappos Customer,
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Ehh. I’m a huge, loyal fan of Adidas so I’m not going to say anything bad about Adidas but these just weren’t for me. I’m not saying they aren’t comfy, I just wear mine when I go fishing with my boyfriend now cuz they aren’t my go to for anything else.
ME, Zappos Customer,
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Tongue was too large for daily wear
Jordan, Zappos Customer,
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Tongue says it is long, but it is really long
Mike, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I really love the design and the quality and texture of the trainer but they squeak and squeak and squeak they're driving me nuts!
Jonno,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Ordering was easy. Delivery was fast. My 7th pair of Sambas looked really good. I was especially excited about the personalized lettering option. I labeled the left side "Port" and the right side "Starboard." However the "S" on the word "Starboard" has already fallen off so it says s"Tarboard" (see attached photo) which means nothing and a waste of an extra $10. The right shoe also is a bit uncomfortable due to a lump in the sole. But other than that, they're good. They go with everything. Classics.
Twinkles,
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I love these, but until a wider size is available i have to send them back.
Donald, Zappos Customer,
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I still like the shoe's look, but upon trying it on and walking with it I noticed that on the right side, it pinched my big toe with every step I took. It didn't get better after adjusting the laces a few times either, since it was happening further up the shoe.
Make sure you're also aware that the tongue on the shoe is extremely long, which some people may like, but I personally found it a bit uncomfortable. Decided to return the shoe for these two reasons.
Neal W, Zappos Customer,
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cute - streamlined - just not very comfortable - when i walk the "pleather" breaks into the top of my foot
Alisa, Zappos Customer,
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Shoe has very high arch support. It was very uncomfortable for wear.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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