Customer Reviews adidas Originals Gazelle

I have purchased these shoes for the second time after my previous pair went defunct. They are still usable and have held together remarkably. The suede does not respond well to moisture, but it's suede after all. Extremely comfortable and supportive, will hold together for a long time with proper care.

These are the best sneaks around. I had these Gazelles when I was in high school on the track team and they were the most comfortable sneaks I owned. Getcha self a pair and ya won't be disappointed.

I have never had a pair of shoes so squeaky! Seriously obnoxious... tried baby powder on the tongues, only lasted a day, tried a spray of wd40 and its lasted almost a week so far. Great shoes otherwise!

The tongue on this sneaker is paper thin and made of plastic material, it is awful. It squeaks constantly, every step you take, and it falls off to the side inside the sneaker.

I am really loving these shoes so far. They are super comfortable and look really great. They seem to run narrow. They also seem relatively true to size. I run between an 11½ - 12. The 12 was a much better fit. Zappos service and shipping speed was also stellar.

Great looking shoes, but awful squeaking with every step! Like another reviewer mentioned, the tongue is made of plastic and it rubs up against the laces and just sounds awful. I had to stop wearing them after a week or so because the noise was embarrassing and it was driving me crazy. It's a shame, but I do not recommend these shoes for that reason.

25 years old, I've been buying these shoes from Zappos for the past few years. They look great in almost any situation and they hold up well. Adidas made some horrible changes recently though...they cut out most of the colors and they replaced the color matching suede upper with bright white rubber which SQUEAKS LIKE CRAZY even after broken in. I have to start looking for a new shoe because those uppers are a joke. Oh well. Buy these if they ever return to normal.

Sadly these shoes are very narrow. Not a problem that I typically run into with sneakers. Style and color were excellent. Had to return.

I'm disappointed in these shoes. They look great but they're uncomfortable and I've only had them for a few months and the soles are cracking across the ball of the foot. I wear them a couple times a week, quite a bit of walking on pavement but nothing crazy. They upper part is still fine looking but the soles are shot. They're also really hot and stiff. Bottom line, get these for occasional wear or if you don't walk much.

I bought these for my dad for Father's Day. He worships them and claims they're the most comfortable shoes ever. He looks pretty cool for an old dude. Shoes fit true to size.

I bought these shoes last July (almost a full year ago) and I have worn them every day. These shoes lasted me very well through rain, snow, and sleet (kinda like the post office but better because these shoes worked on Sunday). I live in China and these shoes have been with me all over, from Inner Mongolia to the beaches in Hainan. They held up very, very well. But, I did have to make some minor repairs. The bottoms (near the heel) wore out on both shoes and I somehow was able to rip a hole in side stitching. Both of these injuries (to the shoe) happened after 8 months of daily use.

I'm pretty happy with these shoes. They look nice and they're comfortable. Only two small issues: 1. The picture looked brown to me, but these shoes are much more of an olive green. They look great, but I was expecting brown. 2. As others have said, they're a little less comfortable with no show socks because the tongue rubs the front of your ankle. Also the back rubbed a bit raw, but that's not uncommon until you wear a shoe for a while.

I knew these shoes were going to be winners. I've owned Gazelle shoes several years ago and still remembered their comfort and durability so I was excited to see they're still in stock. Quality is great, true to size, very comfortable, and the many color options are a lot of fun. In short, I highly recommend them.

Shipping was so fast! Next day! I love Adidas and this pair is no exception. They are a bit stiff, but they all are in the beginning, just need to break them in. Great buy.

These shoes are excellent! Just received them today and I love them! Be aware though, as said by other reviews these shoes mostly favor people with narrower feet. Other than that, the quality of shoe is on point, and if your boy, you need these shoes yo! - your boy, Arjay C.

Love these shoes, except for one major problem: they squeak. The tongue, which appears to be made of some kind of plasticized foam (if that makes sense), rubs against the vinyl lining of the shoe's interior as you walk, causing a squeak. I've found that applying foot powder, i.e. Gold Bond, to the tongue appears to somewhat alleviate this problem, but it's still something that I wouldn't expect or accept. It's a shame, because the shoes are otherwise very obviously well put together, and I love the way they look.

These are good-looking, classic shoes - mostly comfy and basically true to size (though if you're in doubt go a little larger). The only downside is the tongues; they're incredibly squeaky and very tall, and they irritably rub on your ankle when you wear short socks. I know it can be seen in the photos, but it should be emphasized that these have white soles, and overall they look and feel more like a summer-ish boat shoe than the Dragon or Gazelle models.

Great shoes, my second pair, marvelous for people with foot problems who don't want to wear dreary shoes.

These shoes are nice, they fit well and they perform as well as any Adidas I've owned (which is quite a few). It's not apparent in the photos, but the tongue is a sort of shiny rubbery material, and consequently the shoes are quite squeaky. The shiny tongue rubs against the materials and laces and makes a rubbery squeaking sound. It will probably quiet down a bit as the shoes get worn in, but if you need your sneakers to be "sneaky", these won't work.

These shoes are really cute to look at. They are relatively comfortable. I have a wider foot than most so they are a tiny bit narrow for me, but they look really cute. My biggest problem with them is the tongue. It's some kind of plastic and squeaks. Mildly annoying, but I feel like I can't be the only person to think why didn't you make it in some kind of material that does not squeak or rub.

This shoe is incredibly narrow, but the worst part is the tongue. It is very long, and appears to be made out of laminated lightweight cardstock. I have never seen a cheaper made tongue on a shoe (plus it has a very sharp edge). I do not recommend, but wish someone could point me toward a truly comfortable, wide, cushioned, basic sneaker.

Cool looking shoes that run small as with all Adidas for me (wear a 13, need a 14). But the tongue is a problem. Plasticky material, protrudes an inch past the foot opening and rubs uncomfortably against top of your foot if you go sockless or with no-shows, as IMO you should with these shoes. The deal killer though was that the tongue makes a squeaky, squeegee/clown shoes noise with every. Single. Step. No thanks. Returning.

These are fresh and exciting! I am biased towards Adidas, so this review is skewed. Anyway, they are great shoes. They look cool and they are comfortable. They are not quite as cushy or breathable as Lavers, but still a killer pair for your dogs. The color combination is great.

Just got these shoes yesterday and I'm already really enjoying them. A lot of comments mention an issue with sizing, but I think that may only be for women's. I'm usually between a men's 10.5 and 11, and I ordered the 10.5 and they fit great. I got the Cinder Solar Blue White pair and I haven't experienced this squeak people have complained about either. They're just a good pair of shoes.