Customer Reviews adidas Originals SL72

Great shoes. Lightweight and comfortable. Order a .5 size up.

GREAT SHOE! CLASSIC LOOK WITH PERFECT FEEL - I bought them in cardinal red they are just awesome! Good comfort and they have the vintage look. I love them and will definitely buy another pair. Get a half size larger like I did, it's better.

The shoe is well made and has a nice clean look. Being able to find the color combination at your website was great because it wasn't that easy to find. Also getting two sets of colored laces was a bonus.

Super light super good - This is a reissue of a classic Adidas shoe from the 1970s. While purists may claim it's not 100% accurate to the 1972 model - these are extremely faithful and stylish to the originals (72, 76). The first thing you notice is the light weight - very comfortable for a summer shoe and casual wear. The next thing you notice is the surprising comfort of the sole and footbed. There isn't much cushioning, but the midsole provide enough to keep your foot supported. You can't go wrong with any of these colorways except for maybe the red-green-white, which would only make sense if you were a fan of team Italia. The logo on the tongue is only a few versions (True Blue/Macaw lemon like mine being one). It is the Olympic torch logo from the Munich 1972 Olympics (not the Berlin which a reviewer posted below). Overall a great shoe, very clean design and cool reissue. Zappos free next day service is awesome - but you already know this.

Sweet Look - Good fit and feel. Nice slimmer European style/look as apposed to other Adidas retro style sneakers.

Retro classic - I had a pair of these as a kid back in the day, kudos to adidas for bringing them back! The green/yellow is more popular but I bought the blue/yellow out of nostalgia. These are narrow toward the top, so ordering a half size larger should suffice. The fit inside the heel counter is snug and just right. Ditto what the reviewer below noted about width, adjust laces as necessary. These are great for summer kicks, very light and cozy. They simply look awesome – the Berlin '72 Olympic torch logo on the tongue is a nice touch. Zappos gave me free shipping and it arrived next day, so needless to say their service is excellent as many already know.

I bought this shoe to take on a trip to Europe. They were somewhat stiff for an 'athletic shoe' at the beginning but wore nicely after a day of walking. They look great! Very classic and very trendy. Everyone loves them! I wouldn't trade them for anything and will probably purchase another pair in a different color (I purchased the blue/black/white).

Very narrow, but nice shoe - I have a narrow foot and this shoe even feels a little tight on me. If you don't like a narrow, tight shoe, this might not be for you. Aside from that, the shoe looks and feels great.

Love these shoes - Great fit and style. I can't believe how fast they arrived! Keep up the good work.

Old friends revived - Back in the 70's I lived in the SL-72 and later SL-76 until they were discontinued. My feet are very narrow, especially in the heel. It's nearly impossible to find shoes that don't need some kind of gap fill or heel gripper to keep my feet centered. I've found if my heel is loose I burn through the shoe's lining or my socks (whichever material is weaker). These re-issue SL-72s feel as I remembered them. I don't have to mess around with adding pads to keep them snug. It's a relief to find an affordable shoe that fits and looks great. These shoes say medium width. But I can tell you they are narrower. But don't let that put you off, the nylon and suede will stretch and mold to your foot. The lacing system allows them to open quite wide. And, if you have narrow feet like mine, meaning A, B, or C width, these shoes will fit without having to lace them super tight to feel secure. The arch support is small but the shoe is cut with a high arch design. So even though the actual arch insert is small the shoe itself adds to the support due to its contours. When you lace it up, you will see the shoe hugs your arch.

Excellent shoe - Very comfortable and stylish looking.

Great shoes. Great price. They are great shoes, but get a half size larger than normal.

Solid so far - I got these shoes so I could have a pair that would fit the pedals in my bike, and they do just that. I got them in green/yellow and though they aren't usually my style, I got a few compliments on them (wish they came in a black with more neutral colors). Pretty comfortable and an overall solid shoe.

Coolness - I coach high school girls (basketball). They thought these were cool and retro.

Zappos, you came thru! I ordered the shoes on a Thursday night, and they were on my porch on Friday morning. And I live where the closest grocery store is 30 miles away. Zappos went ahead and gave me the overnight thing and I didn't even order them that way. Plus it was free. Now to the shoes. These are my shot. Baby blue is my favorite color, and there hasn't been a day that has gone by that I haven't gotten a compliment on them. The retro shoes are the way to go these days and Zappos has all the right color combos.

Olympian - Unique and classic.

Thank you very much Adidas - This is the best running shoe I have ever used in my life. I've tried Nike's ,Reeboks, Asics, Converse, New Balance, etc. and nothing compares to this model for me. I bought my first pair back on 1979 and it still feels great. I'm glad I found it again.

At last! I wore this shoe in the 70's and have been wanting more ever since. I get constant compliments on them.

These shoes are awesome. I ordered them and got free 2 day air again! I get compliments from everyone about these, no one has them. I suggest these if you are a true adidas fan.