Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather

Super cute shoe, a little stiff though might take some breaking in. I read a lot of reviews about this shoe being squeaky. I guess I was lucky because I don't have that problem.

This is my casual shoe of choice, so I've had several pair over the past 10 years. I love the style and fit. That's why I keep coming back. This model was squeaky. Past models were not. The leather of the tongue rubs against the leather of the main part of the shoe and makes a squeak with each movement. Not horribly loud, but noticeable. I figured it would go away shortly, but lasted until the first time I was caught in the rain with my shoes. Maybe they have added some sort of polish or coating to the leather? In the end, I love the shoes. If I ordered again, I'd try wiping down the tongue with a wet rag as soon as I got the shoes to try to stop the squeak.

I can honestly say these are the best shoes I have ever owned. I have owned them for two years now, and there is no structural damage to the shoe. The white ones hold dirt a lot though, so you have to clean them pretty often. Initially they were not very comfortable (I have chronic tendonitis in my feet) but now that they are broken in they are also some of the most comfortable shoes I have owned. They are durable, Stylish, and simple. Overall a great choice and an even better value.

Man these shoes are smoking hot. I was very happy to receive them a day after I ordered. I have been wearing Sambas for a long time due to their comfort, style and overall usability and I must say that I am very impressed with the look and feel of this pair. This will quickly become my new favorite pair of kicks. Thank you very much. I will definitely be coming to Zappos again to look for a new shoes.

I've used these shoes for almost 5 months now and the squeaky right shoe did eventually stop. It took awhile, but it's completely gone now. I use them pretty rigorously though, Crossfit, 5K, etc. I also love that I can wear them out after my workout!

It's a great shoe. Make sure you know your Adidas size though as it differs from other brands. Zappos delivery was on time without any problems.

Love the shoe. Lighter weight than the other Sambas and a little lower cut around the ankles which is nice. Very comfortable.

To the people who talk about these shoes 'squeaking': the shoes squeak because they are new and made out of leather. It took about 5 or 6 days for the shoes to stop making noise - I walk 1-2 miles a day. Now they are great and I love them!

I bought these for my son. Size runs true. Not clunky looking. Looks great with shorts. He loves them!

These shoes are pretty awesome, this is my second pair of Sambas and I'm totally satisfied with both pairs. My first pair lasted for about 2 years of daily long-boarding before I wore a hole in the sole, and I'm hoping to get the same kind of mileage out of this pair. I love how these are all blacked out, the toe fits perfectly into chain-link fence, and you can totally sneak around quietly in these, they're like modern ninja shoes! They definitely have to be broken in though, if you're an active person it won't take very long before these feel like a second skin.

I wear these shoes as business casual attire and love them. My only initial complaint was that they squeak horribly out of the box. A little lotion rubbed into the top of the tongues silenced them easily.

Love these shoes! They do squeak, but most of the time you can't even hear it because of all the other noises around.

My teenage son loves his new shoes. Says they are very comfortable. After two weeks they look even better... As always, great service from Zappos!

Great shoe! it's very comfortable and it fits perfectly. It's a bit flat and low ground to what I'm used to but these are my daily shoes and no so much working out shoes.

This is my 3rd pair of Sambas, and the quality of these shoes is always great. Very comfortable, and I have wider feet. One issue, if you are a ninja avoid these shoes! They squeak when breaking them in. Just pick yourself up some saddle soap for the tongue. Overall great shoe, goes with everything and they last typically 3+ years of daily use until they really should be replaced. Will buy again and again until I'm dead. Also, these are the first shoes I picked up from Zappos and the experience was a good one. Will buy from them again!

Love these shoes. Over the last 5 years, I've bought 8 pairs. Very comfortable. And perfect for most occasions.

Winter is dreary in New England, so these shoes brought a little spring time cheer. Like all sambas these take a day or two to break-in. They're stiff at first, but they soften up after a few days of walking. They're also super bright at first, so they stand out. Eventually, the brightness fades (which for me is a good thing). If you want them to stay bright, be careful, they get dirty easily.

I have received tons of compliments on these Sambas in all white. They look absolutely fantastic. Beware of the annoying squeak when walking if you have the tongue positioned a certain way. The squeak can be remedied by shifting the tongue more towards the outside of the shoe, but if the tongue is centered it will squeak a lot. Other than the squeaky tongue, I can't wear these shoes enough. They're gorgeous and very comfortable.

I love these shoes. They are comfortable and do not squeak for me. I tie the laces behind the tongue to give it that little kick. Maybe that helps because it raises the tongue up and doesn't rub against the sides. I also put insoles in sometimes.

I ordered the 4 1/2 (a half size smaller than the size chart says I should wear). For reference, this is a half size smaller than what I wear in Nike's (6 1/2 women's). I bought the White/Navy and the Navy is really dark, almost black. There is some squeaking as others have mentioned; however, it's nothing obnoxious nor unusual for leather shoes. I find them very comfortable. But I do have low arches (dancer) so I'm not sure how they would be for someone with higher arches. If you're into the retro/classic look or low-profile trainers these are the pair for you. If you're looking for supportive running shoes, you should probably look elsewhere. Zappos has excellent customer service! Hands down the best online shopping experience I've ever had!

Great, reliable shoe. We keep buying them as soon as the old pair wears out. We will only buy from Zappos because of how easy they make it and the shipping is so fast.

This is the most comfortable pair of shoes I now own. They fit well, size properly, and look good. Also, very reasonably priced.

These shoes are the classic essential to any wardrobe. I love them because you can dress them up with jeans or wear them with sweats. The only thing that someone could think about complaining about is that since the leather is new and the shoes are not broken in, the shoes squeak like crazy. Overall these shoes rock, and I am thinking about getting a few more pairs in different colors. They are so classic.

This was a great purchase, I usually don't buy shoes online. But finding shoes that I like in size 13 is difficult sometimes so now I will be doing all of my shoe shopping on Zappos. The shipment was super fast and easy. Everything about it worked out great.

These shoes are comfortable,durable and have a classic style that stands the test of time. It rains a lot where I live, and my Sambas have great traction on the wet sidewalks. And the fact that they are all leather, also makes these shoes great if you ride a scooter or a bicycle. If this are your first pair, it will not be your last.