Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather

These shoes take just a little bit of breaking in. And they squeak a lot when you first get them. It was almost a deal breaker, but I rubbed a good amount of hand lotion on the leather where the tongue rubs against the rest of the shoe and they've been quiet ever since.

I wanted to write this review mainly to say that I never noticed any squeaking that others have mentioned. So if you are worried about that, I would say that it's fine and to enjoy.

Very comfortable. I have "wider" feet, so I was worried that this would be too narrow for me, but they ended up fitting beautifully. I had the squeaking problem, but I took them to my sink, wet down a paper towel, and rubbed the tongue until it was really wet. After it dried off, I didn't hear the squeak anymore. Could be that they have some sort of factory polish that the leather is treated with.

I was disappointed to see the Adidas stopped making the kangaroo leather version of these shoes. Nonetheless these are still a worthwhile replacement to my old pair. The "squeak" is present but does subside after a while. I love the flat sole for weightlifting and they also look great with almost any clothes. Very little arch support but I like it that way, strengthens the feet.

Very comfortable. Fits a little more snug than the usual samba on the first wear. The tongue is a bit stiffer than the normal samba. Takes a bit to break in. It is split in three and tends to fold over when you put your foot in. Looks more narrow on your feet, but only because of the all-black look. Fit is normal.

I think these shoes look real good, and they are pretty comfortable, but they are incredibly squeaky. I have completely broken them in, and the squeaking is not getting any better. It is embarrassing to wear them indoors because they make such a sound.

I purchased these shoes for both my husband and myself. We both love them. The one drawback is that they are a squeaky till you break them in! Also I ordered a woman's 7/ man's 6, if I were to buy them again I would buy a smaller size. The man's and woman's sizes aren't a perfect match.

Great classic shoes! The short tongue is more comfortable than the long tongue Sambas. They do squeek, but I rubbed the tongue with fine sandpaper and took care of that quickly. I have 6 pairs of this style and only 2 squeek. My fav shoes!

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. I have received many compliments from the "trendy set" which is always a plus with me. These are my new favs. I usually wear an 8 or 8.5 in most shoes. The 7.5 is perfect for me.

I was super excited to get these for Christmas. They are the perfect has-been soccer player shoes! I put them on and it started. A very loud squeaking with every step, as others have complained about. I read the forums on how to stop it and it worked. I used saddle soap. I rubbed it on the sides of the tongue and where the tongue touches the shoe and let it dry. I came back 30 minutes later, wiped it off and viola - no squeak. Now I am cruising in silent style.

Excellent shoe. If purchasing for women, order a half size smaller. The heel of the shoe seems to slip off until it is broken in; after a few days fit is great.

These Sambas are a comfy, casual show. I enjoy that they don't have the extra long tongue like other Sambas. The shoes tend to squeak as the leather rubs when you walk, so people definitely know you're coming. Overall, great shoe.

These shoes look great, and are true to size, but they definitely run narrow. There is little to no cushioning in the soles, and even after wearing them for a few weeks, they squeak terribly. If all you are going to do is wear them a short time with little walking, they are decent. Do not buy them as everyday shoes, or ones you will spend a lot of time on your feet with.

I love these shoes. They are a little big -- should have ordered half a size down, but by the time I decided that for sure they were not in return-able shape. I'd definitely recommend ordering half a size down. Other reviewers are right, they are pretty squeaky. Haven't tried the lotion-on-the-tongue solution yet but it doesn't really bother me too much.

Excellent shoes! Here's a hint for the squeak (hand lotion): if squeak comes back, add more - it will just soften leather!

The leather squeaking noise isn't really an issue and a lot of it goes away when you wear the shoe for sometime. Overall I think this is the most comfortable pair i've worn. Very light and soft

I have always liked the look of this shoe for many, many years, and finally I got a pair. Growing more comfortable each day as I wear it though it takes time to wear in.

Classic look! But you cannot sneak up on anyone because these shoes are very squeaky!

I bought these shoes about a month, almost 2 months ago, and they are very comfortable. I've been wearing them to walk to school and they are very comfy. They keep my feet dry as well because it's been raining a lot lately. They do squeak but not that bad. It eventually goes away when you wear them continuously. They are true to size. I love these shoes and whenever they get worn out I'll be getting some more.

Just received my first pair of Sambas, and they look great and feel great. I read about the squeak and it's true. I will try the remedies and hope they work. I like them a lot, going to order another pair in a different color. Always a fair price and fast shipping at Zappos.

Always wanted a pair of Samba's, but never jumped on them till Zappos. First couple of weeks were a bit uncomfortable and sqeaky(have yet to try squeak remedies). Now they are starting to break in and feel good. They still squeak, but they look cool so who cares. Zappos was Wicked fast as always!

I love these shoes! The fit and style are fantastic. They do run a tad narrower than most, but I knew they would and that's one reason I ordered them. The only thing better than the shoes was the usual tremendous service that Zappos provides. I ordered the wrong size and had to replace them. I've never had a better "no hassle" experience.

These are perfect for casual wear and parties and very comfortable. I have gotten many complements with these.

I wear size 14s so I often have to shop online for shoes. After going through literally about 4 or 5 different pairs of shoes a year, I finally found these. My first purchase of these were in August of 2009 and I just finally bought another pair only because I was having an extremely hard time trying to keep the shoes looking clean. Not the problem of Adidas shoe manufacturing but due to my over use. I've worn them for at least 75% of the days I've owned them. As well as including my many trips to Vegas and Manhattan (filthy sidewalks). I plan on purchasing more of these when the time comes. I wish Zappos had all the different colors though.

Excellent shoe. This is the kind of shoe you would actually see pro soccer players wear! Not like all the competitor stores. Laces are a tad long. Love the Blue Label on the tongue. They fit like a glove!