Customer Reviews adidas Originals Samba® Leather

Not so much! I read the reviews and thought I could live with the squeaks if really comfortable, but it really is not for me. It is light weight which I liked, but dissapointed with the arch support and the overall fit, I am returning after trying on because I can tell I won't be able to stand in them all day.

I've owned two pairs of the classic black and white Sambas and had my eye on this all-black for quite a while. After my old pair finally wore out I broke down and bought these. These are the most uncomfortable of the three I've owned. They're super stiff, much stiffer than the previous two pairs. The tongue is a lot shorter as well, and digs into the front of my foot. They look sweet, but they're not a pleasure to wear.

The shoes are comfy enough (although not great); however, I gotta say, they are loud! I thought it'd pass with wear but I've had them for months now and they're as squeaky as day one. They also feel and look like they're made out of plastic instead of leather.

One problem with these shoes is that they squeak too much and are very loud. I hope this goes away with time because other than that they are cool looking shoes and go with anything you wear.

As soon as I got the shoes out of the box, they were squeaking. I'm not sure if they'll ever stop squeaking when I step or move, but I decided the leather was a bad choice. Width wise, it was fine. I have wide feet and was able to fit into these shoes fine at size 14.

First of all, these aren't your daddy's Sambas...definitely cheaper materials. The squeaking of the cheap tongue is horrid. There are videos on youtube about how to eliminate it periodically.

The shoes were narrow in the heel, but very wide in the "toe box". I should have paid more attention to the comments about the squeaking. I expected they would squeak on a tile or wood floor. They even squeak very loudly when walking on carpet. I sent them back.

Beware the squeak! I've been trying to break in a pair of black/black leather sambas for over a month, and they are the loudest pair of shoes I have ever heard. If you spend a lot of time in a library, or office, or art gallery, or anywhere quiet, think twice before buying these. The squeak -- like rubbing styrofoam blocks together -- from a casual roll of the ankle while seated is enough to raise eyebrows across a room.

These shoes squeak loudly! It's the material they use to make the tongue. I've been wearing these almost every day for 5 months, and they have never stopped squeaking. It's incredibly annoying. I'll never buy these again. Stick with the original Sambas with the long tongue. No squeak!

Wow, these shoes squeak. They are so loud I am embarrassed to wear them to work because it wakes everyone up. Seriously, they fit okay, are really stiff, and are super loud because the tongue is made of some material that squeaks with every movement. I've had them for several months now to try and break them in, but sound hasn't diminished at all. Pretty awful.

There's no leather on this shoe. The white /red stripes is completely synthetic. It's very plastic-y. The tongue squeaks with every step. They run a hair long.

This is the loudest pair of shoes that I have ever owned or heard. For days I was trying to tiptoe around so as to not disturb coworkers and neighbors, wondering where the hell this noise was coming from. I finally pinpointed the culprit! It is the tongue. It seems to be made of some material that just squeaks and squeaks when it rubs against the rest of the shoe. Several weeks of wearing these, and still no sign of the noise stopping. It is embarrassing!

The squeakiest shoes I have experienced. These shoes made me a laughing stock at work. I had to stop wearing them in the office. They are totally broken in now after 4 weeks and still squeak, though not as bad.

Couldn't get these to stop squeaking, so I can never wear them. They've just taken up space in my closet the past year because I can't wear them anywhere, people have ears.

These are awful. I had an old pair of Sambas for five years and they were the most comfortable shoes that I ever owned. When they fell apart I ordered a new pair but discovered the tongue was too long and rubbed my leg so I returned them and got these. The biggest problem with these shoes is that they squeak loudly! I was asked not to wear them back to my college class. They also re-designed the back so that it now rubs your ankle raw. Awesome. Thanks for ruining a great design. I only hope Zappos will refund me since I wore then for about half an hour. I could not take the pain after that.

They look good, but they hurt your shin a little bit. The biggest problem, and the reason why I gave it 2 stars, was because they squeak. These shoes are not designed well. The toe and the inside of the shoe are both leather, so when you do anything they make a horrible squeaking sound. I do recommend these shoes, but in a different material.

Beware! These are not the same Samba's we know and love. When I went to replace my old trusty Samba's I bought these not knowing they are different. They are not nearly as comfortable. Make sure you get the classic not the adidas originals. They look like sambas but that's all.

Horrible. Adidas shoes are horrible. I would like to be brand loyal but these pair of shoes forced me to abandon Adidas entirely. I feel like you could go to a discount store and buy a pair of store brand shoes for 1/3 the price and 2x the quality. I do not recommend. Also, it says "leather" let's clarify, these are not leather. There is a small single strip of "Faux" leather that is more like vinyl. Additionally, these are terribly uncomfortable shoes. They are long and narrow with zero arch support. Your feet will detach themselves and try to suffocate you in your sleep if you put these shoes on them. Don't waste your time or money.

This is the second pair of my beloved Adidas Samba from Zappos that have the most outrageous squeak when I walk. I kept the first pair and have to explain myself wherever I go but am returning these. Do you have non squeaky Adidas Sambas? Also, both times one shoelace is shorter than the other...

I've owned several pairs of Samba's over the years, and the quality in these has gone down substantially. Noticeable differences right off would be in the tongue, which used to be padded, and is now very thin and shorter. Also the quality of the leather used is much thinner than it used to be. Very disappointed adidas would make such a poor quality shoe.

Dumbest. Shoe. Ever. The squeaking ruins them. Not only is it loud, it gets louder with wear. You will sound like an idiot when you wear these shoes. Inside, you can hear them at least 15 yards away. Outside, unless a bus is passing by, you still hear them when you walk. Plus, the quality is bad. The insole on the right foot is peeling away after less than 2 months. The left is misshapen so that my middle toe creeps to the far left of the shoe, causing severe discomfort. Mainly, the squeaking makes you sound like an idiot. Who's that guy with the loud shoes passing me by in the hallway at school? You. Who's that moron whose shoes make so much noise at the gym? You. Who's that guy whose foot hurts because he tried to work out in his Sambas? You. I bought these so I could do martial arts, but the squeaking is just irritating and distracting (thank goodness I'm not trying to be a Ninja!), and the discomfort renders them useless in a work out after about 15 minutes. Oh, and did I mention that the stylish and slick blue Adidas tag on the tongue disappears as the tongue rides down to the inside of the shoe, rendering the logo invisible and the shoes even more uncomfortable?

I love my Sambas. In most Adidas (Spezial and Gazelle) I take an 11.5, but take a 12 in Sambas. I also take a 12 in almost every Vans if that helps with comparison. These are also somewhat narrow, but I’ve got narrow feet so that aspect doesn’t bother me. Not any real arch support, but they are comfortable. I work in a restaurant and have worn Sambas for 10 hours and they did the job. Classic looks and pairs with almost any outfit.

Awesome as always. I’m usually an 11.5 in most Adidas (gazelle, spezial) but take a 12 in these (as I do with Vans) I’ve got a skinnier foot so these being somewhat narrow works fine for me, but if you’ve got a wider foot you may feel some discomfort. Classic look and pairs with almost anything.

I love these shoes. They are great for running errands and other casual activities and they have held up for over a year really well. I have flat feet so wear an orthodic inside; without the orthodic I don't think they offer arch support. A fun alternative to the Keds and Sperrys the other moms wear... : )