Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather
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75%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
65%"Moderate arch support"
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They arrived yesterday so I don't have a lot to say about all-day comfort but the fit is pretty good. I wear a women's 7 and these fit pretty good in length. The width is a touch more than I expected so if you have narrow feet, the Medium width will be too wide. I am not sure if they will be too wide for me once I break them in and the leather stretches a bit. They look sharp and are quality-made. The laces snug up well without pinching or bunching the tongue. Overall, I'm really happy with my purchase and look forward to wearing them.
I'd also recommend:
converse, palladium
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Great service and exactly what I ordered. My order arrived 1 day early as well. I'm a return customer and will continue to shop with Zappos!
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Thank you, Zappos! I was emailed once my size was available, then I called to place the order. The gentleman over the phone informed me it would be shipped the next day, and it was! It's a classic white sneaker to wear all year long in California.
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Nice sneakers; however, I had to exchange for a smaller size. The women size chart is not accurate. I am a size 6 in women and a 5 in men was too big. My back heel slips out when I walk in them so I exchanged for a 4.5 in men.
Half S, Zappos Customer,
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A great, durable shoe to knock around in. Over the years I have also tried the Samba Classic but I feel the Samba Original is well worth the extra cost. The main difference I find is the material of the white stripes on the Originals stays white while the stripes on the Classics tends to dim and does not clean easily.
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I wear a women's size 6.5. I ordered the suggested men's size 5.5. The shoes fit great. They are a little roomy in the toe box, but I'm fine with that. I am rating these as "Felt true to size" but keep in mind that they are women's size converted from men's size. I wouldn't say they are a true 6.5 women's size because of the roomy toe box. I would say they also have a little less than moderate arch support. They are a little squeaky as noted in other reviews, but not too bad. I will add some lotion as recommended to fix the squeaking. I like how the back of the shoe does not rub high on the back of my ankle. Overall these shoes fit great and look great. I've gotten loads of compliments.
Luann F, Zappos Customer,
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I've read other reviews where people have said the shoes squeak. They do, but they are so comfortable and look cool that it doesn't matter. Unless you are just walking around your house, it's not noticeable. I am a female and wear a wide (D) in women's so these shoes were perfect.
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I was having a hard time figuring out the difference between these and the adidas Originals Samba (not leather) shoe that is cheaper. The materials on this shoe squeak a lot more (I've had a pair of both) than the cheaper ones, so I assume the leather difference is that this show uses more authentic leather. Also, the tongue is smaller. Besides those two differences it is essentially the same shoe as the cheaper version.
I'd also recommend:
Puma, Nike, Asics
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I had a pair of these in high school and was longing for another pair. They definitely did not disappoint. I love the old school feel of this sneaker. I am a women's 8 and the men's 7 fits perfectly! They are a great pair of old school kicks! As always, Zappos' customer service is the best in the business! :-)
I'd also recommend:
Converse, Vans, Onitsuka Tigers
Cindi B, Zappos Customer,
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Bought the originals vs the classics on a whim. The big seller for me was the leather on the inside heel of the shoe, where the classics have cloth. This should extend the life of the shoe a lot. When I got this shoe in, I was shocked at the quality difference vs the Samba classic. The originals are worth double the price in build quality alone. Seams are straighter, material is higher end, and they fit a little better than the classics.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance 574's
Dan B, Zappos Customer,
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I have had a pair of these replacing them back to back for 25 years. They look great, are comfortable and have timeless style. Get every color. I have several.
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Great fit and comfort. The tongue squeaks a bit at first but found adding a little hand lotion to the areas that rub clears it right up. That is funny but true.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Perfect casual spring shoe. Wearing them right now. They have the comfort of all the Samba shoes. Smooth/shiny white leather with an off-white more textured toe-kick area.
Jeff C, Zappos Customer,
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These felt true to size with Adidas. I'm a ladies 9 and I always wear a men's 8 in Adidas (the men's are always less narrow than the ladies shoes, they're just more comfortable in my opinion). The tongue is pretty stiff and can be sometimes a little pain to put on and get flat, you might have to reinsert your foot a few times - I really only have trouble on the right foot. That's really my only qualm with them. I love the way the look and feel!
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These are the most comfortable shoes I own! I have received soo many compliments on them as well :) Had to use a bit of vaseline to prevent light squaking, but other than that I'm in love!!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love these sneaks! They fit well and look great. My only complaint is that they squeak a lot! I'm hoping that as they get broken in that goes away...otherwise it's going to put a real dent in my ninja skills.
Trout G, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes but I unfortunately believed the previous reviews and suggestions to size down. I wear a straight-up size 7 and have for years. I ordered a 6- and have to return for a 7. So...maybe they changed the last and I got a newer version? Not sure. Returning but will just exchange for a larger.
Annik, Zappos Customer,
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Love this classic shoe. Runs a little big, though, so go a half size smaller or be prepared to do a little exchange!
I'd also recommend:
Vans
AiLien D, Zappos Customer,
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My first sneakers were Adidas white with green stripes, 40 years ago. Been with Adidas ever since. These sneakers look great and fit great. They were tight in the width, I shoved some towels inside overnight to loosen them up and now it's perfect.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Third pair of Sambas. I LOVE them. They're my go-to casual shoes. Note the difference between the Originals Sambas, and the Samba Classics. The Classics are better for use as an indoor soccer shoe than the Originals. The classics have a higher arch, and the long tongue that can be folded over to cover the laces or left up to protect the ankle. The Originals, in my experience, do not hold up too well for soccer, but they last forever as a casual, everyday shoe. Love them.
I'd also recommend:
Nike, Puma, Asics
Brad D, Zappos Customer,
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Fantastic flats. Runs true to size and very comfortable. Wear them to play and day to day.
I'd also recommend:
diadoras
Marco, Zappos Customer,
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Very well made. My 12 yr old son is able to run and play indoor soccer in these with no problems. Very comfortable and not too narrow, as he tends to have wider feet. We love the "old school" look to these soccer style sneakers. Zappos is always amazing with quick delivery and awesome customer service.
Mindy G, Zappos Customer,
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A classic that never goes out of style. My husband loves the Adidas Samba Leather sneakers he ordered. For the slightly extra cost, the leather sneaker really is better than the Samba in nylon.
The fit is true to size and as soon as my husband took them out of the box he wore them and experienced no break in period. If you want a true classic shoe that looks great and fits well, the Samba is a great choice.
I'd also recommend:
Cole Haan, Dr. Marten
Stephanie S, Zappos Customer,
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I have owned a pair of Samba shoes for over 20 years. They are comfortable, great for most sports (tennis, indoor soccer, general tooling about) and they look really good with a pair of jeans. They are a staple in my closet.
I'd also recommend:
Ecco
Max C, Zappos Customer,
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I purchased these for my son - it was my first purchase with Zappos. Service was awesome and shoes arrived less than 24 hours later. Wow! Will definitely use this site again and my son loves the shoes.
Kris R, Zappos Customer,
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