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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Fantastic flats. Runs true to size and very comfortable. Wear them to play and day to day.
I'd also recommend:
diadoras
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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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Nice shoe, my other pair is wearing very well, that's why I got another pair! The old ones have to 4-5 yrs old..ammens medicated powder keeps 'em from getting "rank" as sneakers can! When I received the shoes they felt smaller than marked! Zappos graciously/quickly shipped another pair which fit's ok!
I'd also recommend:
puma.
Tim S, Zappos Customer,
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I've long been a fan of Adidas Originals, and sought something lower-profile than their shell-toe Superstar. Samba fit the bill. After a few days, they felt like a slipper. I second the comments about adding lotion or soap to the tongue to prevent the inevitable squeaking when you take them out of the box and put them on for the first time. Also, I've been buying Adidas for years and always taken an 11.5 in everything I've worn. These run snug and I returned them for a 12.
Drew F, Zappos Customer,
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I've been wearing Sambas for a decade and love them for their simple styling, comfort, and durability. This is my first pair with the shortened tongue, and, at first, I was worried it would cause discomfort poking into my ankle, I haven't noticed any at all. I ended up with a half-size smaller than what I used to order, but I chalk it up to sizings changing over the last ten years and not my feet shrinking.
Cody L, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered these Originals Samba sneakers in a size 8 but they were a bit too big so I got the 7.5's. (I usually wear an 8.5-9 in Womens.) I also had the "squeak" with the 8's, but not so much with the smaller size. In both cases it wasn't a big deal and went away after wearing them a few times. I like the shorter tongue on these, and it's folded into 3 sections with the blue logo on the top middle part. The tongue part is a soft foamy-feel type of material. I like that the bottoms have pretty good criss-cross tread on them. Also, I'd say the picture of the white-colored ones are pretty close to how they look in real life, too.
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The Adidas Samba are an all-around awesome shoe! Whether you're the athletic type or are just wearing them for every day use, they are very comfortable, formfitting, and true to their size. The only complaint I have is that they are a bit squeaky. People can hear me coming from almost 20 yards away.
Tony G, Zappos Customer,
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Exactly what I was looking for. I like the originals way better than the Milleniums and Classics.
Nathan W, Zappos Customer,
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Timeless shoes. Zappos gets it to the customer super fast. Thanks for having the best customer service ever.
I'd also recommend:
Vans
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I bought these last summer and naturally at first they were squeaky, but since I wore them every day that eventually wore off. These are by far one of the best shoes I have owned and look great with almost anything you would normally wear. If you buy sambas you will not regret it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are great shoes! They look and feel exactly like what I wanted and expected. I like the low profile and platform. They did squeak the first day that I wore them but I followed the guidance of the other reviewers and coated them with hand lotion which solved the problem immediately.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Come on, basically the coolest boy shoe of all time. Every man should have some. They look great with everything, they scream world cup, and they are just hot. They don't have all the support of running shoes, but they are totally comfortable. Yahoo!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoe and very comfortable. Order a half size larger and fits just right. Goes well with khaki or jeans and has just the right about of style to give it both casual and semi-dress looks.
I'd also recommend:
Vans, Under Armor
Earl Y, Zappos Customer,
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Arrived super quick, like next day. Couldn't have been happier with that. The shoes are a bit larger than I remembered but I love the leather. Squeaks a bit but really isn't too much and it only seems to be some of the time. Fit well on my narrow feet.
Matthew S, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking shoes. Classic clean go with everything. Keep in mind that if like me you have a low achilles tendon, the back of the shoe will rub it raw. I would recommend heel cups or insoles to reduce the chafing. This problem isn't unique to these shoes; I have it often with sneakers. But it is something to keep in mind. With heel cups these shoes are incredibly comfortable. I have wide feet, and they fit great.
I'd also recommend:
Vans, Puma
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is the same great shoe I wore years ago. As others have mentioned, the shoes do squeak when you first wear them. The easy way to get rid of the squeak is to wash and rinse the tongue of each shoe with mild hand soap and allow the shoes to air dry overnight. I normally wear a US Men's 10 but size 10.5 fit me best in these.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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My fourth pair of Sambas and I couldn't be happier. I love these shoes, and continue to be impressed by how quick Zappos.com gets them to my doorstep! You guys are like the Jimmy John's of clothing delivery!
Sam, Zappos Customer,
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Comfortable and great looking shoe. The tongues are a little stiff and squeaky as others have said but I hope they break in. The leather is beautiful. I wear a women's 8 and bought the men's 6.5...perfect fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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What can I say? These are classic Sambas. The "Originals" designation differs from the regular current-model Sambas in that they still have the Adidas 3-leaf logo on the back of the shoe, and in blue on the tongue. Great shoes. Like all Adidas, I'd say they run a bit small - I usually wear 10.5 in other brands but 11 in Adidas.
Chris S, Zappos Customer,
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For all the women soccer players out there: I usually wear a women's 7.5 in everyday shoes. If you plan to wear these sambas with soccer socks (which are thicker than normal socks), order your normal size. I ordered a women's 7.5 and they are working perfectly for me.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Good shoes - had the Samba Millennium before and like those better, but they didn't have my size so I got the classic. The only real difference is the shortness of the tongue and the fact that the Classic has far less support. I wear them for playing and coaching soccer.
Brian B, Zappos Customer,
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As a woman with really large feet, these shoes are a good alternative to typical women's shoes. I buy men's size 11 which fit my women's size 12 feet. They are very comfortable and break in well without causing blisters.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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