Customer Reviews adidas Samba® Classic Soccer Cleats
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2%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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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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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
The tongue is deceivingly large (longer than in the pictures) so would not recommend unless the only thing you do in these is play. The leather also creases in the toe extremely easily and develops an uncomfortable feeling when you push off with your foot. I ended up folding the tongue when not using these for soccer.
HudsonHonestReviews,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Nice show, comfortable and fit well just not a good look for me. This shoe made my feet look tiny and the tongue is abnormally large/high. I returned it.
Tysmom,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I've been wearing Sambas for years. This pair is different--it has a large, ridged "tongue" that is very uncomfortable. It seems to be made of something other than leather, so unlikely to soften up. Very disappointed!
Marley, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Make a shorter buckle at the top. It's too long and isn't flattering unless worn with oversized jeans. I have to fold it down when wearing with other jeans.
Misskay,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I did not like the long tongue. Everything else I liked but that
Ardie04,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I guess the tongue has its purpose but I didn't like the fact that it is super high and it hits my leg. Maybe it serves it purpose on athletic people but me eh! NOPE. I prefer the Samba OG rather than these. It is pretty shoe but I don't like the tongue on it. That's my only complaint.
Chucky4Eva,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
I received my shoes yesterday and opened the box up today to see two orange stains on in the inside of my shoe.
Y1988,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The shoe did not offer much arch support thereby contributing to discomfort in my back.
Jackson0226,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Maybe change the name or put something more specific differentiating this one with the OG
Marita18,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I love the shoes but not the large tongue. I will be replacing them for the ones with a smaller tongue
Louie,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I've been wearing this shoe since 2010 and loved it. I would buy a new pair when my old ones wore out. It was my daily wear. But I guess since the popularity of these grew, the price went up and the quality went down. Bought a new pair in January 2024 and I'm very disappointed in how uncomfortable they are and how cheaply made they now seem to be. Overall very disappointed to see one of my favorites become so uncomfortable and expensive.
Cody,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Good looking shoe. However, after 2 weeks of wearing them, they are tight on my feet, making me believe the size is mislabeled. I have been trying to stretch the shoes out, lace them in different ways and still they feel tight. I can't wear these shoes over long periods of time.
Deadman121,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
It is a nice soccer shoe for those who play soccer
Jdje,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
I accidentally got the soccer version of the samba, I returned it and plan on getting the lifestyle version
Dondada,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
I have owned a pair of these since I was 12. I buy them, wear them into the ground, and then replace them. They are a great shoe and usually have lasted me about 2-3 years before I wear a hole into. The last pair I got barely lasted a year. This sucks since I was significantly gentler on these than any of the previous pairs. I noticed that the color of the sole was darker than usual but didn't think much of it. My best guess is that the formula for the rubber changed and it simply isn't as durable as it used to be. It's really disappointing. This was MY shoe and the durability just isn't there anymore.
NickB,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I didn't get the samba OG I got another samba. They say samba on the side but the tongue of the shoe is not the samba OG which I just bought my husband
Frankii,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The look is wonderful. The comfort level is low leaving blisters on my ankles. My shoes never leave blisters, these do. The rest of the shoe isn't that comfortable either. Disappointed
Elise20,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These shoes are not what I expected...so cheaply made and way too wide for my foot.
I'd also recommend:
Ara, Cole Haan
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
It was a decent shoe overall and I would maybe buy it again.
IsoI,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Too small...customer service was good though! Classic ADIDAS always great!
JCRoche,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Make a wide version. This is for models to do their catwalk. Incredible narrow
GK13,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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What is the deal with these extra long tongues? These are definitely not the original OG Sambas. I have received 2 pair of Adidas recently with this and they are uncomfortable and ugly.
Rebecca,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The photos don't accurately depict this shoe. The gum sole is nearly black , not a true gum sole or even as it appears in this photo.
Jenn,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
FALSE ADVERTISING!! Picture shows gum soles , I received black soles. The black soles just aren't the same classic look. The shoes in the picture is not the real produce delivered.
Andrew13,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Adidas Global
Advertised picture displays brown gum sole. I received a black sole. I now see MANY reviews with the same issue. Disappointed.
JDee,
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