Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather

I have had some that squeak and some that don't. They are very comfortable and look amazing with a lot of outfits. You really can't go wrong when you purchase a pair.

My husband loves these shoes and the way they look but they're taking a long time to break I which is driving us crazy because... They squeak like mad! I think it's the leather. Also, he is normally a size 12 and be needed a full size up. The 13 fits. The 12.5 was still too small.

I'm a 9.5, but needed the 10 in this shoe. At first, even the 10 felt tight in the toe box, but the shoes loosened up after wearing a handful of times and now are much more comfortable. They don't have tons of support or cushioning, though they're fine for walking around (better than my Puma Driftcats or Asics Tigers). I really like the ways the Adidas look - classic, dressy... I had the squeaking others have mentioned - a quick rub with lanolin glove conditioner on the tongue cleared it right up.

These are comfortable and look pretty good. There's not a whole lot of arch support but for a casual shoe it's good enough. The only problem I have is that they are extremely squeaky, especially when new. This is apparently a common problem with these shoes and there are several different solutions proposed if you search.

This is the return of the Samba. Not sure how long Adidas has been selling this shoe as the Samba "Original", but it beats the Samba "Classic" before you even put the shoe on. I'm in my late 30's and have been wearing the Samba OCD religiously for three decades, and for at least half that time Sambas just weren't what I remembered. This is that shoe again, fits like a glove, sits low and sleek on the foot...you'll never feel more retro. The top of the heel with the Adidas name and original logo complete the shoe beautifully. Before I go into anaphylaxis over these shoes though, I must say it feels ever so slightly cheaply built. Especially the tongue. I'm guessing the life of the shoe is two years tops wearing them 2 or 3 times a week. Adidas would (and should) make a killing making a more expensive, supple kangaroo leather version of this shoe for $100 a pop. Does that break the elation about the style / fit? Not for those of us who remember and were made Samba addicts by the original decades ago.

I liked the look of this shoe a lot...but there were a couple of things that were problems for me and led to my returning the pair. The tongue is sectioned into 3 sections, with the sides folding under the center. The way the shoe was packed accentuates this fold and it was very difficult to get my foot into the shoe and not have the tongue folded deep down into the shoe. Length and width felt fine... but the shoe was actually "short" for me. My big toe didn't have enough height inside the shoe to really fit, despite clearly having some length to spare in the shoe. I did like the look and other aspects, but the "height" issue specifically was a dealbreaker.

This is my 4th pair of classic Adidas, and comparing it to the Grand Prix, Spezial and the Seely. The Sambas are much lower than your average low tops. Though comfortable, there's little to no cushioning for the sole. Forget about arch support. I didn't have the problems of squeaking as mentioned by the other reviewers. Overall, it doesn't hurt my feet, but it doesn't support it either. You'll just have to decide if you want to suffer a bit for the sake of style.

I'll have to join with some of the other reviewers regarding the squeaking. And they do fit a bit more snug so the suggestion is to go at least a 1/2 size larger. Although they have gotten a bit more comfortable with breaking in but not as much as the Classic Samba. The Original Samba is a great looking shoe & I do get compliments on them. Yet being a long time Puma wearer before these, Pumas are definitely more comfortable and do not require any break in period.

These are my first pair of Sambas. I have friends who swear by Sambas and that's all they wear, but I like a bolder shoe. The color scheme on these rules. It's a well-made shoe, looking forward to getting some mileage out of them. Definitely rock the red laces.

Got these for my husband. He's worn Sambas for decades now, and gets a new pair every 3 years or so. The style has changed somewhat since his last pair, seems stiffer and shinier. His regular size fit fine. Like everyone else says, they are squeaky. Really squeaky. That's a design flaw, and I hope Adidas will address it.

I really like these shoes during the winter. I have sweaty feet, so my feet would get swampy in warm weather. They did take some breaking in, but once they were broken in, they were great. These seem like pretty high quality shoes and have lasted me a long time. I wear other shoes that breathe better during the summer though.

I love the fit. My only complaint is the side comes up a little more than my ankle was used to. But, this stopped bothering me after a week. Either the shoes broke in, or my ankles calloused. The shoes have minimal arch support which I was looking for (get the classics if you want more). As all the reviews say, these shoes are crazy squeaky. There are lots of tips on how to alleviate this. I wiped the tongue down with a wet rag which greatly improved the noise.

This is a comfy sneaker. When I saw that the blue and white was was on sale I purchased it for my hubby. He loves it.

I love the look of the original Sambas. I've owned many over the years for both playing soccer and daily wear. They're better as indoor soccer shoes, than shoes you're be comfortable wearing all day, but the styling is great for whatever you feel like. The Samba Millennium are more comfortable shoes, but the originals look better. I just picked up the white, red, and blue version (which come with red laces if you want to replace the white laces), and they look sharp. Not planning on messing these up playing soccer in them of course. I bought a size 9 and the sizing is right on (which is a little roomier for me). I prefer a 8 1/2 Samba Millennium for indoor soccer, though.

They look nice. Took about a week to break in complete with blisters. The "leather" isn't like any leather I've ever seen, it's almost plastic-like leather. They also have the added benefit of squeaking when you walk in them so everyone will hear you coming.

The only issue I have with this shoe is that it has this rubber material on the tongue of the shoe. It rubs on the "leather" part of the shoe anytime you walk and squeaks like crazy. I just took a knife a "skinned" the rubber part off of the tongue and it seemed to fix it.

These shoes looks awesome. I do not recommend them is you have flat feet though. You will get tired easily. It does not have arch support so it is like walking on a flat surface. They are not good for long walks. Having said that, they are excellent for playing indoor soccer (the shape makes it easy to juggle the ball) and for skateboarding.

I think this is an incredibly stylish shoe and easily be worn casually and not for soccer. I play on a turf field with these shoes and can sometimes slip. These are used best for indoor soccer.

Nice shoes, quite comfy. Squeaky at first but still great. Different colored laces are sweet with these!

Very nice looking shoe. However it is very stiff and uncomfortable when worn for long periods of time.

Purchased for my son. This is his 2nd pair and he states that they fit like his old ones.

Classic European style. I've seen them on Vespa-riding university students and young professionals. Along with this "classic" style, though, you don't get some of the perks of modern shoes, like cushion or arch support. Toe-box was a little narrower than I'm used to from newer Adidas styles as well. But, boy, they sure look good.

These shoes are definitely half a size smaller. I am a women's 8½ and I got the 9 which just fits. Luckily there are laces to help. I think these shoes are best for people with skinny feet. Just order half a size up. I would recommend using a shoe insert because they are not very squishy. The tongue is very stiff and I had to bend it so that it did not dig in.

I love these shoes, but other reviewers were not joking about the squeaky material on the tongue. I literally put WD-40 on them to stop the squeak. It works and I still love the shoes.

Classic, awesome shoes (and better looking than the "classic" with the weird soccer tongue). As with most Adidas, though, be sure to size up. These are sleek, but that translates to less toe room.