Customer Reviews adidas Originals Gazelle

These are fantastic shoes. They fit perfectly and there was no break-in time out of the box. Putting them on for the first time felt like I had owned them for a year. They look good, they feel good, and they perform well.

What did Adidas do to make these smell? I've been wearing Gazelles for well over 10 years. I must have had 5 or 6 pairs of them over the years. They've always been trustworthy shoes that last a long time. When I bought my last pair in April of 2008 however, I realized that Adidas has done something to them to make them smell bad. I'm not sure what's going on over at Adidas but they've either gotten some defective materials, or they've changed the materials, or something, because they now smell like dead animals. Adidas actually stopped widely producing this shoe a few years ago. They came out with the "Gazelle 2" which had flashy colors and whatnot. I was glad to see the old trusty black and white version back out, but now they smell. I ordered two pairs from Zappos and one pair directly from Adidas and they all had the same problem. I am positive that this is a new issue because none of the other pairs I've owned over the past 10 years have smelled anything like this, brand new or otherwise. In the nature of full disclosure, I didn't keep mine long enough to find out whether the smell wears off after a month or two. I can tell you that when I put them in the closet they smelled up the whole closet. I could also smell them when I was sitting on the couch or driving. It was just too much for me. There was no sign that they were getting better after several weeks so I returned them. Maybe I should have waited longer. Anyway, this may be one of the best models of shoes ever made but I'm not going to get anymore until Adidas fixes this smell issue. Why they keep trying to mess with perfection is beyond me.

This is the only type of shoe I've worn for years. I bought two new pairs, and Zappos was great shipping them. As other people note, something in the manufacture of these shoes changed, and they squeak. Does it go away? I have no idea because I've worn them once in the four months I've had them. The squeaking is obnoxious. I am rating these one star due to the squeak alone. I understand shoes have a breaking in period, but I've never had to break in a pair of shoes to make a sound go away. Bad job Adidas. Additionally, Adidas never responded to several attempts to ask them about a solution to this problem.

I am a proud owner of the black and white gazelles and I absolutely love them. These however, are built differently, the ankles slip, they are incredibly stiff and uncomfortable. I won't ever wear them no matter how much I may like the way they look. If you want true gazelles stick with the black and white or navy and white. All other colors seem to be made differently and poorly.

Not sure how these shoes get 5 stars. I guess those reviewing them never put the originals on their feet. I wore these in the '90s when I was in high school. So comfortable and stylish, I absolutely loved them. I now have two kids to keep up with and needed stylish shoes to do it it. Thinking I'll get what I'm looking for I ordered these, I was dead wrong. They are now "made in China" (they were made in Italy) out of cheap garbage. They look like the molded plastic trash. The soles are so unforgiving, no bend and the tongue! I can't even describe how hideous that strange piece of plastic looks (it was, on the originals, suede or something almost like it). I couldn't return these fast enough. I know most shoes are made in China but these are the apex of "poorly made" cheap garbage. Sticking to the Pumas.

Adidas Originals are the bomb! Vintage classic look is eye catching.

Go 1/2 size down like most everyone else says. These shoes are so comfortable and really cute. But mine squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak, squeak. So annoying!

Bought these for my husband to wear on the weekends, rather than traditional sneakers. Very stylish and cool!

My husband loves these sneakers. They look great with jeans. Comfortable, yet cool and great for travel too.

This adidas Originals Gazelle are cheaper than the ones you can find in an official adidas Originals store. You can notice that in the model name placement. The quality is slightly lower than the regular, but it is good enough. It would interesting to know why these differences.

Classic shoe from Adidas. Great casual shoe as well as very functional as an athletic shoe. Absolutely comfortable as an everyday shoe. I've owned many pairs over the last 20+ years and see many more in my future.

I wish these really were exactly like the original Gazelles that got me into running big time in the early 1970s. These and the Mexicanas, a similar but slightly lighter weight shoe. I tried these on at a store about five years ago, couldn't stand how narrow they were. Of course, my feet had gotten bigger by then than when I was a teenager in 1972! I am going to try these again but wonder what's with the plastic tongue? The originals were all suede, I understood it was kangaroo, not cowhide. I wore them without socks of any kind and they changed my life. The cushioning and arch support and simple design worked better for me than all the scientifically hyped up designs since. These are kind of like the skateboards that are popular again now, compared to the ones from the 1980s-to about five years ago. Kids are using the flat simple boards, and these shoes are like that.

Cool shoes, I love them! And Zappos rocks, love free shipping either/both ways, makes buying something like shoes easy and fun!

Got these for my husband. He loves them. Ended up having to go 1/2 size larger than he normally wears. I got him the greenish/khaki color and I really like the way they look. Can't go wrong with old school!

Great shoes! They are as comfortable and stylish as I remember them when I wore them in my youth. Highly recommend but definitely order a size down from the what the men/women size comparison provided by the company. A+.

Love these shoes. They are incredibly comfortable and stylish. I get compliments every time I wear them. I did have to go down a half size for them to fit best.

These sneakers are classic cool. I bought them for a trip to Europe for two reasons: first, they look awesome. Second, they are extremely comfortable. It took a couple of wears to break them in, and now they are good to go. Before purchasing, I went back and forth between these and the Sambas. I don't think you can go wrong with either.

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 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.

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 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.