Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba
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Customer Fit Survey:
75%"Felt true to size"
91%"Felt true to width"
57%"Moderate arch support"
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Samba-licious -
I have very flat arches and somewhat narrow feet. These are comfortable, but for me, Asics is the best fit with equal style.
I'd also recommend:
Asics Tiger, and J-41
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Cute -
I really like these shoes, they're very cute. There are two set-backs, they feel 1/2 size smaller than what they say they are and the back of the shoe rubs on the back of your ankle for awhile (until you break it in). Just an FYI.
I'd also recommend:
Kanga Roos
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Another adi classic done right -
The 1980s samba gets a nice treatment here with a clean, low profile and small tongue. I got the blue / gold combo and was surprised it actually felt a half size larger than normal, perhaps due to the suede having more give than leather. The tread grips really well but the outsole is thinner than the gazelles - thus it feels minimal but adequate in terms of support. They look really sharp with jeans and the color ways are all spot on (except maybe that 'vapor' one). Zappos service is excellent; I've purchased, returned and exchanged with no problems and quick delivery every time. A must for any adi sneakerhead.
I'd also recommend:
adidas originals, Puma Roma
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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So money -
Love these shoes; I’ve bought 'em in red once and black 4 four times so far. Never done me wrong.
I'd also recommend:
Onitsukas, Speed Cats, Jack Purcells, Romas
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes were a bit uncomfortable at first, but they break in. I got the white with blue stripes and put black shoelaces in them, and they couldn’t look better! Also fit EXACTLY true to size.
I'd also recommend:
Puma Roma
Austin K, Zappos Customer,
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Sweet Sambas -
Yet another shoe success scored from Zappos! I love the look of these and have received so many compliments on the color (green and white). The only reason why I rated them a 4 in comfort is because the leather upper is still quite stiff and the heel is rather high and rubs against my Achilles a little. Over time, I know they will relax and become as comfortable as my old Sambas.
Ryan, Zappos Customer,
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Awesome.
These shoes a very good, if not the best I have. They are very stylish, comfortable, and have excellent arch support. For all you soccer players out there I highly recommend these. GO CHARGERS!
I'd also recommend:
Any Adidas, Puma, or Diadora
Brett M, Zappos Customer,
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Excellent -
This is great shoe. Adidas last a long time, and keep as one piece unlike Nike... I love these shoes. Yet they run narrow so grab wides if u know u need wider shoes.
I'd also recommend:
Any Adidas Samba
Lauren, Zappos Customer,
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Adidas Original Sambas -
Very cool looking Original Adidas! Very comfortable, nice colors, cool style etc...
MAY look a bit like a bowling shoe in my opinion, but in the end its just first negative thoughts, they are absolutely FINE! May feel a half size smaller if wearing sports socks... if you wear thin socks they fit perfectly. And if you are very wide footed you might want to buy a half size bigger to a full size bigger, but otherwise it’ll stretch a tiny bit.
I'd also recommend:
PUMAS, ADIDAS, KAPPA, CONVERSE, K-SWISS
Philip H, Zappos Customer,
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They run smaller than Samba Classics -
Great looking shoe - a Samba that doesn't have the large tongue of the classic and available in more color combinations than the traditional white over black. Be warned though that these - in my Men's 10 1/2, at least - run half a size smaller than the standard Samba Classic soccer shoe. I went from a 10 1/2 Classic to the same size in these, and I think I'm going to send them back for some 11s.
I'd also recommend:
Samba Classic
Karl, Zappos Customer,
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Cool shoes! They're surprisingly comfortable for a long day on your feet, too. Not as much arch support as the traditional Sambas. I like the shorter tongue, though.
Jedidiah M, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes look slick and are completely unique. It’s great being able to walk around on my university campus with a pair of shoes no one else has. They fit great and are comfortable wearing for extended periods. I’d imagine they’re great for indoor soccer courts or dried fields, but these shoes become very slippery on wet surfaces, especially tile flooring. These also get stains in them fairly easy and the stains are very hard to get out. I got a couple of mud specks on them and I was never able to get it out of the fabric completely. Despite this, I still love these shoes and would recommend them to anyone who wanted a unique, comfy shoe.
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Sambas came highly recommended by about 6 people I know. They certainly get the job done. I would recommend checking your foot width before buying because they run a little narrow. Otherwise, they're great.
Sebastian, Zappos Customer,
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I ordered a 1/2 size up from my usual running shoes; they fit perfectly at this size. Overall, cool looking shoes. Not the most comfortable as far as cushioning, but you're not meant to walk miles in these shoes. They do have a break in time, very stiff out of the box, but within a week they were flexible and comfortable.
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These shoes look and fit great, but they SQUEAK. I thought the squeaking would go away after wearing them for a while, but it's still there. If you don't mind the mild embarrassment of having your shoes squeak constantly, I'd recommend them.
Cameron H, Zappos Customer,
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I bought the light brown suede sambas and they look great! Just be warned! This shoe has a high arch! I noticed after wearing them that the inside of my foot would be in a lot of pain. This is odd because I normally like a bit of arch support as I do not have flat feet (unless my feet changed over the years). But the pain was so bad that on a recent trip, both my ankles were sprained from walking all day. I was about to give them away when I took the liberty to rip out the arch sponges inside the shoe. Now they fit great! As another reviewer mentioned, the material used for the ankle area lining blisters my skin. I was not happy about that because I wear a lot of ankle socks. Anyways, still a great looking shoe!
Christian L, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking shoe, but not quite as sexy as Puma Esitos. Very comfortable from the get-go, and became even moreso with just a couple of hours of walking about, with surprisingly good arch support. One minor annoyance is that they squeak a bit. Nothing you can hear on a typical street with urban din, but you aren't going to sneak in undetected to your mopey friend's poetry recital mid-act.
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Bought these sneakers for my 11 year old son for school, and he loves them. Don\'t have any complaints about them so far.
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I like them a lot. Nice look. I use them for weightlifting and so far they are great. Many reviewers said to order a half size larger--I do not agree. In fact, if anything they are a bit on the large side, and I ordered my normal size.
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Great. Ordered them a size larger because I took the advice of other reviewers. I am also a woman so I had to convert the size and it all turned out good. My only gripe against the sneakers is about the material being super stiff... but I hope/think it will get softer in time. All in all, definitely worth it. And ZAPPOS was wonderful as well, I will absolutely be ordering from them again in the future.
I'd also recommend:
Converse
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Redesigning a classic is a tough sell -
There are several differences between this shoe and the original Samba. First, the sole is a different type of rubber. The original has a gum outsole that is darker. The new tongue is an improvement; it's shorter (looks better) and has a new imprint that looks cool. The heel has a new Adidas imprint that looks cool. However, the heel cup is lined with a synthetic leather that is very uncomfortable. I much prefer the original felt fabric heel cup of the original Samba. I don't know if the pain would go away after break in; I didn't keep them long enough to find out! I also compared this shoe side by side with the original Samba and it runs EXACTLY a half size smaller.
I'd also recommend:
Samba
Will, Zappos Customer,
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Order a half size up -
These shoes are great for a clean, cool look. They work with jeans, khakis, even a suit (if you live or work in a hip, modern environment). They do run small, I wear 11, ordered that size and they fit extremely tight. 11 1/2 is perfect -- Zappos handled the return perfectly. Requested a return label on a Saturday via cust service. Arrived in my inbox and the new order was delivered that Monday!!!! Outstanding...
Tl, Zappos Customer,
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blue adidas sambas -
These sambas look good - but more like retro sneakers rather than a performance look. Also, people reported to get one half size larger because they are sized small but I disagree. I would get the usual size.
Ak27, Zappos Customer,
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Half size smaller than other Sambas -
I was confused by the reviews stating that these are a half size smaller than marked. I didn't know if that meant a 1/2 size smaller than other shoes marked the same size, or a 1/2 size smaller than other Sambas. Many of you who love Sambas like I do, and intend to wear them for the rest of your lives will probably want to know that the size 10 pair I ordered felt a 1/2 size smaller than the other Sambas I have in size 10. Of course the return process is a piece of cake and I will get my size 10.5 Sambas shortly, but it would have been nice to know that distinction before-hand.
Brian, Zappos Customer,
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Sambas -
Originally I ordered the size I usually wear, men’s 9. They were a little tight and snug so I then returned them for a man’s 10. These still didn't fit as well as another pair of Sambas that I have but I love the style and look of the shoes and I kept them. Briefly, I loved ordering from Zappos since I couldn't find those "old style" shoes anywhere. You made the purchase and exchange the easiest ever. I will be ordering again. You are the best!!
I'd also recommend:
love the old style looking sambas. Not a huge heavy shoe. I like that style.
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