Adidas Gazelle

adidas Gazelle: the adidas suede classic

According to the adidas archive, the Gazelle first appeared in 1966 as a versatile training shoe. You can find other adidas classics in the collections adidas Samba, adidas Handball Spezial and adidas Campus.

Are Gazelle shoes good?

Instead of a rating, here are the facts about its construction. According to adidas, the classic Gazelle BB5476 draws on the 1991 version, has slightly wider proportions, a nubuck upper and a rubber outsole. W The Gazelle FAQ on the adidas US website also says that compared with the Samba, the Gazelle has a softer suede upper and a slightly more cushioned feel underfoot.

What’s the difference between the Samba and Gazelle?

According to adidas, the Gazelle has a suede upper, while the Samba is usually leather. They also have different origins: the Samba was created in 1950 as a soccer shoe, while according to the adidas archive, the Gazelle was created in 1966 as a training shoe.

Which adidas shoes should you choose: Gazelle or Spezial?

Instead of a ranking, here’s a comparison of the facts. Both models have suede uppers. The Handball Spezial debuted in 1979 as an indoor handball shoe and has a gum-colored rubber outsole, while the indoor version of the Gazelle is the Gazelle Indoor, with a translucent gum sole. According to adidas, both models fit close to true to size, but the Gazelle can be a little loose on narrow feet.

Gazelle versions in the collection

What’s the difference with the Gazelle Indoor?

According to adidas, Gazelle Indoor is a suede version designed as an indoor alternative to the original Gazelle, with a translucent rubber sole that covers the entire shoe. W the collection, you'll find pink Beam Pink, green Collegiate Green Gum, burgundy Active Maroon, blue Blue Fusion, and brown Brown Velvet, as well as collaborations with Bad Bunny, Kith, Sean Wotherspoon, and Liberty London.

Gazelle Bold is a version with a layered platform sole, inspired by sneakers from the 1970s, including in the Core Black Cloud White, True Pink Green Cloud White, and Cream Black Leopard colorways. Gazelle 85 references the 1985 Gazelle with its silhouette, foxing tape, and script logo, and has a leather upper and rubber sole. Classic Gazelle styles include national team editions such as Argentina, Germany, and Italy, as well as collaborations with Gucci and CLOT, while Gazelle ADV comes in a collaboration with Dime.

adidas Gazelle sizing

On the Gazelle BB5476 and Gazelle Indoor pages, adidas says they fit true to size and recommends your usual size. The US adidas site adds that Gazelle can run a little loose, especially for narrow feet, so going half a size down helps for a tighter fit or if you're between sizes, while those with wider feet should stick to their usual size. For Gazelle Bold and Gazelle 85, adidas only lists a regular fit. If you're not sure which size to choose, contact us before placing your order.

Why choose adidas Gazelle from Saturaise

Every pair at Saturaise is authentic and covered by an authenticity guarantee. W one collection, you'll find all the Gazelle versions we offer, so it's easy to compare the classic model with Gazelle Indoor and Gazelle Bold.