Customer Reviews adidas Originals Gazelle

Not sure how these shoes get 5 stars. I guess those reviewing them never put the originals on their feet. I wore these in the '90s when I was in high school. So comfortable and stylish, I absolutely loved them. I now have two kids to keep up with and needed stylish shoes to do it it. Thinking I'll get what I'm looking for I ordered these, I was dead wrong. They are now "made in China" (they were made in Italy) out of cheap garbage. They look like the molded plastic trash. The soles are so unforgiving, no bend and the tongue! I can't even describe how hideous that strange piece of plastic looks (it was, on the originals, suede or something almost like it). I couldn't return these fast enough. I know most shoes are made in China but these are the apex of "poorly made" cheap garbage. Sticking to the Pumas.

I ordered these shoes in a fit of nostalgia and also because I wanted some casual athletic shoes to wear for running around. These did not disappoint. They are comfortable and remind me of my junior high school days. So glad I bought them.

The shoes tend to stay with a really flat sole, and a continuous solid design. They don't break down much, the only thing for maintenance I have noticed is the need to keep them clean, and continuously clean the white part, for after a few weeks of usage the white has turned to a beige/yellow. Sole is not too supportive.

True to size. I have several pairs, for work and play. They are very comfortable, reasonably priced, and a look great on. Can never go wrong with these!

had to go up 1\/2 size as these originals are a bit thinner shoe.

The only thing that really bothers me about these shoes is how squeaky they can be. The plastic-y tongue and insides make a noise when I walk sometimes. I only notice when it is quiet, though.

These are not near the original shoe. The original was made of kangaroo skin and the bottoms softer. I had a pair in 1968 while on my college track team. Please bring back the original.

I like the shoes, but they squeak when you walk. The tongue of the shoe is plastic and feels very cheap.

I've been buying these shoes for years, but this is the first pair I have bought on Zappos. What can I say, their selection is great and their customer service is the gold standard. I got these overnighted for free because I was in a pinch. Not the first time their CS has shocked me. Lots of sites/businesses say customer service is a goal, but Zappos backs it up. Oh yeah, the shoes rule.

The shoe is cute but there is no support and the tongue of the shoe is too long. Folding it over to be comfortable is not cool looking.

Okay, just bought these shoes and had to make a quick return. Here is why: 1. The tongue of the shoe is not leather and has a cheap feel (plastic). The white bottom of the shoe makes it look weird (cottage cheese). I wear 11.5 size and shoe was small and narrow. Do not recommend. I did purchase Converse and a Nike. They fit perfect.

The shoes are great. They fit true to size. The blue suede color is vibrant and they look smokin' hot!

Excellent sneaker. Fit\'s perfectly and is extremely comfortable. The tongue is a plastic foamy material of sorts so if that bothers you; keep it in mind. \r\n\r\nOne of the best sneakers I have purchased in a long time. I\'m going to get a couple other colors just because they fit so well.

I like this shoe. It\'s light and ok for walking and it looks cool. I put pads in for comfort but the support is fine and it took only a few days to break in. Zappos has a great selection of shoes and delivery took about a week. And I like the philosophy of the Zappos founder about the \'culture\' they\'ve created at this company that reflects the concern and value they place on their employees. It\'s refreshing to hear that they care as much about them as their valued customers. So as long as I don\'t hear differently, I\'ll do more business with Zappos.

Cool looking shoe, and fairly comfortable. Since these are originals it makes me realize how far along shoe comfort (with new materials and technology) has advanced over the years! The tongue is made of some sort of stiff foam which is kind of weird, but that's the way they were made then, too. This is not a good athletic shoe anymore and is simply worn for the retro effect, I would say!

I was way too excited when they got my size in stock for this shoe! They are my favorite shoes I own! Love them! The tongue is a little long but I just fold it up it looks cool that way.

I received the shoes very fast. I am an avid Adidas originals fan I love the shoes. They are very comfortable, true to size, and super cool.

Butter! I am a huge fan of Adidas classics. I have ten pairs of different Adidas old school shoes I cycle through. My favorites are the Gazelles and the Campus. In terms of comfort, they are great. The Gazelles are lighter in weight and a bit more streamlined like a runner versus a skate shoe like the Campus. The sole has good traction and the shoe provides good support. The tongue of the shoe is a synthetic, almost like a styrofoam rather than a leather material like the rest of the shoe. It seems to be holding up just fine, but I could see it getting hot in the Summer, especially if you wear shoes without socks. As far as the look, they are awesome! The blue is BRIGHT, but it looks like nothing else out there. I also love the choice of putting a pure white stripe and sole rather than cream or gum like they have with other designs. I love the blue of these and the red ones as well. These are awesome shoes, especially if you can get them on sale like I did. Nobody beats Zappos for prices and customer service!!! As a side note, I am technically a 12.5, but I always order in 13 and they fit perfect, so maybe they run half a size too small.

I loved these shoes when I found them on the website because they were exactly what I was looking for. I wanted a non-shell toe Adidas with the three stripes and thank you Zappos for having these! Not only were they stylish on the website but when I opened the box I saw them, I instantly fell in love with them a second time. Then I fell in love with it a third time when I wore them and they were so comfortable. They fit perfectly and had a moderate arch and were way more comfortable than I expected. More comfortable than my pair of Puma Clydes (which I needed to get an insole for). This pair is actually comfortable enough to wear without another insole.

The perfect casual shoe. I have owned many pairs of these shoes in my lifetime (green, red, black, navy, gray) and they have always been my favorite shoes in my closet; I'm a girl so I have a lot. I only wish that hadn't worn out my old pairs and had to get rid of them, because you can't find the old colors anymore. That said I still plan on getting a new blue pair.

If only antelopes were this classy. I think this may be my first online review. But, really this may be the first time I've felt this passionate about a shoe. I got a pair of black and white about two years ago, and immediately began growing more in love with them. The look has a modest class about it, the suede is fun to stroke, and the fit has been extremely comfortable for me. After two years, the toes began to wear out, but I'm still tempted to wear them. I'm currently looking for another pair.