Customer Reviews adidas Originals Rod Laver

Great shoe!!! When the summer comes around nothing like a canvas shoe. Thicker sole provides more comfort that other more trendy brands and they can be washed. My Dad wore these when was young and they are still around. Nuff said!!

A comfortable classic - A little stiff at first, but with regular wear, break in smoothly and maintain good support. As a casual shoe, they are comfortable enough for all day wear and breathe well. If you are someone who often finds themselves between sizes, order up.

Remember, it's a tennis shoe - I don't like to give out 5 stars too liberally, because then there's nothing to improve on, so remember that when looking at my scores. They just get somewhat uncomfortable when I've been wearing them for extended periods of time, but I may be tying them too tightly. They may feel a bit odd at first if you bought them to use as a casual shoe, because they are tennis shoes, so they are built for lots of lateral movement. They do tend to get dirty pretty quickly, so be careful!

Great classic shoes - Was very uncomfortable for few days but after broken in, they are very comfortable. I gave 4 stars because the shoe laces get dirty probably from the metal parts. I am very satisfied with my purchase overall.

Good shoes - Mine had some green streaks on the uppers, but otherwise look great. Fit true and comfortable.

Love it. Nice and breathable for summer. Super cute with jeans, capris. Good and versatile summer shoe.

Very comfortable sneaker. Lightweight for summer, which is what I wanted. Looks great on. I love that the original styles are back. This one is timeless.

Does look great but could use more comfort for support - I got these shoes on a generous overnight shipping from Zappos. Overall, I'm happy with the purchase. Only thing is that at first it's a bit hard on your feet and that it could definitely use more support. I'm quickly getting used to them though. Great looking shoes that are great for people who don't mind having to go through some feet pain in the first few days.

Great style, but a little stiff, and the seams can be felt from the inside. Good thing I just kick about in these, ‘cause no one has any business playing tennis in them.

I was excited to get these but had to return them as the fit runs small. A lot of cushioning.

Shoe came to me and I noticed that for some reason the shoe is significantly heavier than my other pair that are the same size. I weighed the left shoe and from each and the new one is 19.8oz compared to my existing left which is 12oz. Weird. Too heavy!

I'm normally a 7.5. I thought a 38 would fit fine,but I truly needed to go a half size up. I had some arch support issues on the first wearing which were resolved by making sure the laces were tied correctly. It is a really cute shoe that goes well with jeans, khakis and casual skirts.

The original Rod Lavers...cool looking shoe, but I guess I had forgotten how heavy they were. Also, one of the metal eyelets pulled out after only a few days. As always, great buying experience at Zappos.

Sadly, these are not the same Rod Laver shoes from even a few years ago. I am not especially hard on my shoes, so my last pair lasted 9 years of casual wear. Yes, they were pretty ratty when I gave them up, but they were still very comfortable to wear. This new pair is constructed differently. The sole is now a hard rubber, much like you would expect on old-school basketball shoes. Older Rod Lavers had a moderately spongy sole material that gave a mild bounce to your step. These new shoes are just hard and have no cushion at all. If you lover Rod Laver shoes in the past, you might be disappointed with these.

Unfortunately, I have to return these, because they run far narrower and longer than my current Adidas sneakers. They were also a little heavier than I expected them to be. However, they look great and would likely be very comfortable. If they came in a wide, I would definitely exchange and keep them.

I had purchased a pair of Rod Lavers last year for my son. He loved them. Bought a new pair for him recently that I had to return. Adidas has changed the sole of the shoe. It is heavier now which by itself would not be a major issue however in doing so have also eliminated any arch support. Be forewarned that the new version has no arch support at all.

Like the last reviewer, the sole of this shoe has changed in this latest re-issue. I have owned both the original green/white and blue/white classic tennis shoes as well as a newer colorful pair. They always had the lightweight foam sole, but I tried the blue combo that just came out and the white sole is a very heavy rubber. I am definitely returning them. The blue material also has more of a nylon sheen that shows in the picture. Nice, but not what I wanted.

So I already owned two pairs of the white ones (one with blue soles and and one with green soles). Other than the color, these shoes are identical. I just bought and received a red pair. It's a different shoe. While it's comfortable, it's noticeably heavier than the white ones, which I consider to be very light. The upper material in the red pair is different so I'm not sure if that's the reason for the heavier weight or if it's the sole which is also thicker than the white ones. The red ones are definitely cool but I wish they were lighter.

I have ordered these about four times from Zappos and for some reason this time I was not impressed maybe my feet have changed. They were great for work because I need mostly white shoes and the blue matched my uniform. They pinched my toes this time and just were not comfortable.

Cool looking tennis shoe. The white canvas mesh upper is a hassle to keep clean, though. Very little traction due to the flat hard outersoles. Not recommended for long stints on one's feet due to the so-so insoles. Low interior clearance, so not ideal for high arches or hammer-toes. Only medium width available so, not ideal for any feet wider than D width. Basically a tight looking sneaker with a tight feel at first. They're a staple of mine, but I don't wear them all the time. They may work well for you or not. You've been warned.

Love these shoes and used to wear them when I was a kid, but I found them to be too hard soled for me today (25 years later) for tennis. If it matters, I am a woman. Maybe a taller man would have no issue getting the shoe to flex. I also had to order a size 7 women's (perfect length, a little narrow). I usually wear a 7.5 or even an 8 because I like a little extra width.

My modest review has more to do with my pancake feet than the shoe. I love the look of the shoe; it's exactly what I want it to be. Unfortunately, the shoe runs too narrow for my flat feet. It's narrower than other comparable shoes (Converse All-stars, Nike Pro Sport). I ended up with the Nike Pro Sport canvas shoe. The Nike is fine for my feet but I just love the look of the Laver and wish they made a wide size.

I bought these shoes for my husband who uses them for the gym. He found them just "okay." They require some break-in time and are rather stiff.

I wanted a pair of these so desperately when I was younger about 2 years ago. My private school buddies had them and I did not, so when I saw them here I purchased. There are very sporty but I made the mistake of wearing them during a 3 mile march. They certainly are not meant for exercise and don't hold a candle to MBT's or New Balance. For being cute and short jaunts they will do.