Customer Reviews adidas Originals Gazelle

Great shoes! These shoes are really great looking. They have a lil bit of a smell to them when you first get them, but I imagine that will wear off with time. Also, they are a little tight in the front part of the shoe, but it’s expanding the more I wear them. Overall, great shoes!

Love these shoes - I was looking for something stylish and comfortable. I loved these sneakers when I wore them in high school and thought I would try them again. I was not disappointed!! Great look and feel. And they had plenty of room to accommodate my orthotics. I didn't notice the smell other reviewers complained of, but the tongue does squeak against the laces when I walk. A small annoyance that is greatly outweighed by the many plusses of this shoe.

What did Adidas do to make these smell? I've been wearing Gazelles for well over 10 years. I must have had 5 or 6 pairs of them over the years. They've always been trustworthy shoes that last a long time. When I bought my last pair in April of 2008 however, I realized that Adidas has done something to them to make them smell bad. I'm not sure what's going on over at Adidas but they've either gotten some defective materials, or they've changed the materials, or something, because they now smell like dead animals. Adidas actually stopped widely producing this shoe a few years ago. They came out with the "Gazelle 2" which had flashy colors and whatnot. I was glad to see the old trusty black and white version back out, but now they smell. I ordered two pairs from Zappos and one pair directly from Adidas and they all had the same problem. I am positive that this is a new issue because none of the other pairs I've owned over the past 10 years have smelled anything like this, brand new or otherwise. In the nature of full disclosure, I didn't keep mine long enough to find out whether the smell wears off after a month or two. I can tell you that when I put them in the closet they smelled up the whole closet. I could also smell them when I was sitting on the couch or driving. It was just too much for me. There was no sign that they were getting better after several weeks so I returned them. Maybe I should have waited longer. Anyway, this may be one of the best models of shoes ever made but I'm not going to get anymore until Adidas fixes this smell issue. Why they keep trying to mess with perfection is beyond me.

VERY NICE - I dig these shoes, they go with any look whether you’re going down the street to do your laundry or are attending your best friends wedding, these shoes just scream "any occasion", note that these shoes don't actually scream (at least not for the first few weeks). There is a smell issue, yes, this shoe does smell like fish, but I own cats so if anything these shoes have increased my popularity with the cats.

Love the Gazelle - My husband really likes the shoe; its appearance and comfort is exactly what he wanted, and the Gazelle fills the bill.

Awesome - Not only do these Gazelle look good they are so comfortable. I have three pairs and if they had more colors I would buy them as well. Great sneaker.

A great classic/retro looking shoe - I wanted something cute, yet comfy enough to wear while walking several miles a day. (Specifically, something I could wear next to a NYC hipster on the subway and not feel completely awful about myself.) It is a bit narrow, but it's fine for me and I don't have narrow feet. I was expecting more arch support based on other reviews, but the inside is nearly flat. There is very little arch support, certainly not "excellent arch support" as other reviews said. Still, it's comfortable enough for me to wear while walking several miles at a time. Another reviewer complained of a horrible rubber smell from the sole. Yeah. I'm not sure what that was about, as I haven't had that problem. The top of the tongue of the shoe is rubbery and tends to slide around a bit, since there's no loop to keep the tongue to the laces. Also, this is rather random, but they sent me two different length laces. Overall, I really like the shoes. They make my feel look small, they feel good, and they look good. Just beware if you need more width or arch support than average.

Very cool, worth a little stink - I was a little nervous about ordering this shoe, due to the stink factor others have mentioned. It really does have a fishy smell to it when you first get it. In my case, the smell has faded pretty quickly. I have asked friends if they could smell the shoes and no one has. The look of the shoe is fantastic; you can't get more classic sneaks. In terms of fit, I found the recommended conversion from men's to women's size was fine.

Show your feet some love - Great shoe - not too wide, not too narrow, just right. Great shoe for everything. I'm on my feet all day and I have been using Gazelles for years. Once in awhile I change it up, but I always come back.

Easy style - So good looking. So comfortable! Great for guys and girls... if only they came in red.

Love theses shoes... I was looking for something retro and found them. Very comfortable! Great price and fast delivery!

Great look, but snug - Comfy shoe with style, but it's a somewhat narrow shoe in my opinion.

Adidas Gazelle Original - These shoes are classic, and my favorite style of Adidas. The look of the shoe, and the fit perfect for whatever you need to do, dancing etc. The shoe may start out tight but after you break it in, it molds to the shape of your foot, kind of like a soccer shoe would. The shoe is very comfortable and holds up and wears well over time. Hands down my favorite shoe.

I love 'em - Considering this is not the first time I've owned a pair of these, but it's been many years. They are just as comfortable and stylish as they were back in the day.

My favorite shoes! I love these shoes! Very comfortable and they look awesome! The only thing that I noticed was that the word "Gazelle" was not the traditional gold lettering. Of course only I noticed. Other than that these shoes are great!

Great Shoe...BUT - Husband was so excited to receive this gift. They were exactly as he remembered them - the fit, the look, the feel. However, the smell of the rubber on the sole is overwhelming. We've had to air them out and they still smell when they get warm.

The shoe of choice - I have been purchasing this shoe for the last ten years because it is a classic sneaker made of quality materials that appear timeless. Both comfortable and timeless. Before Nike there was Adidas.

Gone retro... Loved this shoe when I was in high school and I still love it now. Very comfortable and my kids think I'm "cool" now!!!

Classic - Great shoe. Pretty comfortable. Traction is good unless the surface is dusty. Tongue of shoe is like a vinyl fabric and they squeek a bit, but not too bad.

The Best Adidas Shoes Still on the Market!! It took me awhile to find the right Adidas; they are just not as common anymore which is truly a shame. I have found them to be just as I remember: snug, comfy, and lookin so fine! All I need now is a red pair.

Love these kicks! I have owned these for years and have been looking ALL over for a replacement pair, now I have them! I'm SO excited!

LOVE these! Amazingly comfy, and sooo cool. I have only worn them once so far and got tons of compliments. I could walk for hours in these. A little more arch support or cushioning would be nice, but they are actually really comfortable considering how simple they are. Will definitely be buying more pairs.

Hot shoes - You can't tell from the picture but the front of the shoe is tapered, which I personally don't like, but it's a minor point most people probably don't even notice. The tongue is a weird material that's kind of stiff. On another side note the shoes reek like plastic and other chemicals when you first get them. After a couple weeks of breaking the shoes in, most of the problems go away, and you got some nice kicks.

Read all the reviews. Bought 'em. LOVE, LOVE, LOVE 'em! Yes the smell @ first is not awesome. BUT...it's not bad enough to stink up your closet! Or even a suitcase! After 3 weeks the smell is virtually gone, and I did not use Febreze or anything like that. They are really comfortable, and super retro-stylish! I'm an Adidas lover and am constantly in search of classic Adidas styles. These were exactly what I was looking for!

Wonderful shoe - I love this shoe. The comfort is great, the fit is a little narrower then it said it was but I think that it has to do with it being new. And the price is great.