Customer Reviews adidas Originals Rod Laver

These are my favorite Adidas now that Stan Smiths are no longer available (though I was told in the Adidas Store that they will be back next year, 2014). This model is narrower than other Adidas I've owned.

Good looking with a solid sole and good support when hustling around. Use these only for tennis and so far they are OK. They are a bit high around the ankle for me, giving a bit of chafing on the bottom of the ankle joint. Also the toe portion is narrower than other Adidas tennis products I've used, so I'm hoping that will break in over the next month or so. They breathe really well which is important to me.

The shoes felt a little narrow at first, but after about a month of breaking into, but after that they feel completely comfortable. It goes without saying that it's very nice design and original. I really like wearing these shoes with some khaki shorts.

At first this shoe was fairly uncomfortable, but as I wore it more, they became "softer". So now I can wear them for 9+ hours and they feel great. Definitely recommend them. Well worth the price.

My second pair. Good solid Adidas. I bought these to replace the discontinued Stan Smith black/white version. The mesh makes this one a lot lighter, but the white surround does get marred quickly.

Great sneaks, but they do run a half size small. Also, if your feet are more than a little wide, they might not fit well.

Minimalist construction for a tennis shoe, but reasonably comfortable. Sole is very slick until worn on abrasive surfaces for a while. Laces are very cheap and flimsy, but overall workmanship and construction are excellent for a shoe in this price range.

I ordered these primarily to play tennis in and have found them slow to break in. I promptly developed blisters on the small toe of each foot, where the seam passes down to the toe box. The arch is a bit uncomfortable too, I feel the edge of the insole against the arch of my foot. All that said, I still really like the shoes and after several matches in them I feel like they may be wearing in, finally. I still need to tape one of my toes due to rubbing on the seam. On the court they provide solid steps and the reinforcement around over the toe box is key. They are light but sturdy and seem to span the top of my foot comfortably - I don't need to crank the laces, they have a nice overall fit. Lastly, the style appeals to me, and the shoe is definitely still court-worthy despite its older design. Note: For sizing reference, I wear 10.5 in New Balance, an 11 in Nike and an 11 in this pair of Adidas.

Great shoes, but go one .5 size up. I'm a 10 but my toes were at the end of the 10. I returned for a 10.5. I'm very happy now.

These just never go out of style. Been wearing them since the '80s! Order a half size up, I wear a 9 and 9.5 is just right. Great shoes for balance for Seniors who need a flat shoe too!

The tone of the green is a little bit different than it appears and the shoes may hurt your feet in the first few days. not the best kind for long walks.

Overall, I like these shoes, with two issues: 1) They're sized small. I ended up needing to return a pair and re-order a half-size larger. 2) The tread of the shoe is very slippery out of the box -- I'm assuming that this is a good thing on a tennis court (where my pair will never end up) and that regular wear will undo that.

Great insole for canvas shoes, better than Chuck Taylors. Watch out for very slick bottoms - I sanded them down because I was falling all over the place. I don't play tennis, but they're great summer shoes.

Not much to complain about with this shoe. There's no arch support and traction is next to nothing. Unless you plan to do a lot of moon walking or all the sidewalks in your town are like a tennis court, be careful with your balance. The material used for the majority of the upper gets dirty easily, but is also easy to wash. Of course, you shouldn't buy a white shoe if you can't deal with it. Fits like a majority of Adidas shoes I've owned if that helps you with sizing. But seriously, if you're going to buy this shoe, you're doing it for style, which it is has plenty of.

Reasonably comfortable. Arch support is kind of weak and not really right under my arch. Nonetheless, very light, cushy, supportive and well ventilated. They are my house shoes. Last pair, I worked really hard and started falling apart in about a year. Durability is definitely not a strong point. Still, I love ‘em!

I like these shoes quite a bit -- they're pretty classic, but not so common that you see them everywhere. Not the most comfortable shoes in the world and don't have the best grip, but they're great for kicking around in!

Really stylish and chic, especially with white/navy tennis kit. Sizing a bit of a problem, 9.5 way too big, 9 a tad tight, especially in the length. Other than that - very pleased. Also, when the original too large pair arrived, Zappos Customer Service could not be more helpful. A replacement pair arrived the following day. I will definately buy again from Zappos. TC

Great comfort without all the bells and whistles - I love these sneakers. They are like what I used to wear. It's so hard to find this type of thing now. Comfy, simple, basic white that looks great with everything. So many sneakers have too much now - and so many colors I get dizzy. If you're looking for something to just walk in, play tennis, go shopping – whatever. These are great! If you want to run a marathon - THEN go get the fancy jogging sneaks!

Classic cool look, slick sole - I really like the classic look and style of the shoe, the only down side is the sole of the shoe, I feel like I am walking on slick plastic instead of rubber with some traction. Let's face it I bought them for the retro look and occasional wear, not everyday, so they meet the need.

Hard to keep clean! These shoes are quite comfortable. I have no qualms there. However, they have proven to be very hard to keep clean. The laces become blackened by the metal eyelets and the mesh fabric accumulates dirt and grime very easily. In addition, the sole is comprised of a more lightweight foam rubber than is traditionally used in athletic shoes. As a result the sole will tear up easily. These shoes are only for casual wear and not for actual competitive tennis!

Good shoes and great service - I haven’t worn sneakers in a while and decided to by some Lavers. Nice, comfortable, light shoe. I had to return the 8.5 and get a 9. Seriously, order a half size up. The Zappos staff was great and the shipping was very fast.

Great shoes, but not for tennis - I bought these shoes because I wanted a comfortable pair of shoes that I could wear everyday, and occasionally use on the tennis court. They are really comfortable and feel great, however they are most definitely not tennis shoes. I used them once on the court and already wore through the green coloring on the front and I am kind of worried that a few more tennis matches might put a hole in them. If you are thinking about buying these with tennis in mind especially frequent use on the court look somewhere else. If you are buying them for style and comfort then they are great.