Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather

I like this show alot. Very stylish and comfy fit. I did notice the squeaking sound that other reviews have written. But if you just wet then with a paper towel the squeaking is no longer there.

Great Fit! Love these shoes.

I'm surprised by how much I really love these shoes! They were a little stiff for a day or two but quickly soften up and are very comfortable. I walk a good 2 miles a day in these shoes with no discomfort. I didn't have the squeaky issue others have reported. I've received several compliments regarding how great these shoes look too. Just buy them, you'll be glad you did!

I have had dozens of these over the years. Classic!!! Just also got the hi-tops---also great.

Great, high quality shoes. Have used for moderate exercise but purchased them as more of "fashion sneakers" as they have that classic cool vibe.

Sleek and stylish

Classic and stylish, light on feet, easy to move around in

Very comfortable with a bit of breaking in.

These are THE classic Sambas of my youth!! Glad to find them with the regular tongue. As some have stated, the squeak a bit when laced up but I used some leather conditioner on the tongue and they are in stealth mode. My "go to" shoes!!

A great basic sneakers for some of your gym needs. Got the job done; and a good value. Not sure why but for me, when it comes to sneakers I can take one size larger than normal (usual shoe size is 7; but with sneakers I can go with size 8). And it doesn't matter which brand I choose.

They squeak! Great shoe. Comfortable and easy to wear. But the squeaky tongue might make you crazy.

Ordered a half size up from dress shoes and they fit perfectly. No squeaks from what I can tell.

Comfy and stylish.

These shoes were made for me. I have narrow feet and most shoes these days tend to swim on me. These were perfect. The 8-1/2s (men's 7-1/2) ran true to size, and they are incredibly stylish too. They do have a very firm, solid sole, I.e., not very flexible. For me this is great, as my feet start to ache in shoes that have too much flexibility (like Skechers). These have worked out perfectly, and I wear them several times a week. Love!

Love this product! Bought for my husband as he's a huge Samba fan and it matched our toddlers perfect. Breaks in easily and has good fit not too wide.

very comfortable my favorite go to sneaker and also very cool looking.

Such a classic shoe that goes with just about anything. I wear them whenever I know I'm going to be out somewhere and doing a lot of walking and I know I want to be comfortable. There's a reason why these shoes are as popular as they are, they're cool, comfy, and reliable. Great for the "athleisure" look.

Always a little tight and squeaky fresh out of the box, takes about a week of wearing to break them in. After that break in they're great and last forever.

So retro! I love my Sambas. Classic shoe for everyday casual wear. The black with three stripes look great and crisp with leggings, jeans and even long knit skirts. I get lots of second looks..."Yes, these are Adidas!" and compliments galore. Trendy and comfortable. If you're hesitating buying these, don't hesitate any longer! Zappos delivers to your door in just a day or two.

I'm a woman who usually wears a size 9 in a sneaker. I took the advice of others and ordered the men's equivalent of a 8.5 women's (which is 7.5 men's) and the fit is good. There is more room in the toe box than usually but that is not necessarily a bad thing. I did not notice any squeaking at all whatsoever. Overall good shoe!

Awesome sneakers, you can't go wring with this classics.

What more can be said about the Sambas that has not already been said? They’re a classic – perhaps even THE classic – in casual sneakers. Much in the vein of Converse Chuck Taylors or Van’s Off the Walls, these are the sneakers you can live your daily life in. Depending on how hip your office environment is, you may even get away with them there. With all that said I never actually owned a pair of these until recently. I don’t know what took me so long! I’ve had the above mentioned sneakers as well as Puma Suedes, Nike Cortex, and even Adidas Superstars, but never the Sambas. I truly think I’ve found the last sneaker I’ll need (style anyway). They’re a flat shoe, so they’re feel, well…flat. That’s not a terribly bad thing, but it should be noted if you’re looking for a sneaker with a lot of bouncy and cushiony sole. These aren’t that. They are a solid long-lasting and hard wearing sneaker though – and at a solid price. One thing I discovered in my seeking of these is that not all Sambas are the same. These are the Samba Leather Originals. There is a very similar pair, with a deceptively similar name, called the “Samba Classics”. The only difference I find is the latter have the long tongue designed for the indoor soccer player. I actually purchased that pair first and just couldn’t get over the long tongue. I knew I had seen Sambas with a “normal” tongue before and after some digging realized it was this pair. A quick, as of the time of this review, pointer: Red logo = long tongue; Blue logo = normal/shorter tongue. Overall: Five stars!

Just what I wanted for working out. Size was spot on. Could use more arch support, but not to awful.

perfect as described on all the dettails