Adidas Stan Smith Always Original (Women's)
Last updated at 06/04/2025 01:32:48
originally posted on nordstrom.com
I really wanted to love these, but unfortunately I decided - after much thought - to return them. I bought the black/gold pair online and didn't realize that it has a patent leather look, but that didn't bother me because I thought they were still really cute. The biggest issue for me was the tongue of the shoe. It is thin and not padded, and it is longer than normal. It rides all the way up my ankles and chafes when I walk. Yes, I know I can wear long socks or pull the tongue up over my pants - but if I'm going to pay up for a shoe, I shouldn't need a work-around to make the shoe comfortable. Other than the tongue issue, the shoe is actually very comfortable. I would recommend sizing down your normal size in these. I am a size 7 but typically wear 7.5 in sneakers ... MoreI really wanted to love these, but unfortunately I decided - after much thought - to return them. I bought the black/gold pair online and didn't realize that it has a patent leather look, but that didn't bother me because I thought they were still really cute. The biggest issue for me was the tongue of the shoe. It is thin and not padded, and it is longer than normal. It rides all the way up my ankles and chafes when I walk. Yes, I know I can wear long socks or pull the tongue up over my pants - but if I'm going to pay up for a shoe, I shouldn't need a work-around to make the shoe comfortable. Other than the tongue issue, the shoe is actually very comfortable. I would recommend sizing down your normal size in these. I am a size 7 but typically wear 7.5 in sneakers (to allow room for socks). I bought these in 6.5 and they were perfect.
originally posted on nordstrom.com
I love Stan Smith sneakers, they are so comfortable and stylish. I had the navy and white for years and they were my absolute favorite shoes until I accidentally spilled something on them and had to throw them away, I was so sad to see them get tossed, they were my go-to shoe especially for driving. I have the green and white as well but they are a size 7 and are much bigger than my older navy pair, so they must have been a size 6 1/2. I'm usually a 7 or 7 1/2, so definitely order these down by a 1/2 or one full size.
originally posted on nordstrom.com
I am not sure how anyone can wear these Stan Smith's. I am normally a size 11, they were huge. I ordered in 10 and 10.5. The real problem on all three is the tongue of the sneaker. It digs right into my ankle. I never had a sneaker where that happened. It is painful without even wearing them more than 5 minutes. No one else seemed to complain, so just not sure, what's up with me and these sneakers.
| Style | GX8553 |
| Colorway | Pulse Yellow/Pulse Yellow/Cloud White |
| Release Date | 03/27/2022 |
I really wanted to love these, but unfortunately I decided - after much thought - to return them. I bought the black/gold pair online and didn't realize that it has a patent leather look, but that didn't bother me because I thought they were still really cute. The biggest issue for me was the tongue of the shoe. It is thin and not padded, and it is longer than normal. It rides all the way up my ankles and chafes when I walk. Yes, I know I can wear long socks or pull the tongue up over my pants - but if I'm going to pay up for a shoe, I shouldn't need a work-around to make the shoe comfortable. Other than the tongue issue, the shoe is actually very comfortable. I would recommend sizing down your normal size in these. I am a size 7 but typically wear 7.5 in sneakers ... MoreI really wanted to love these, but unfortunately I decided - after much thought - to return them. I bought the black/gold pair online and didn't realize that it has a patent leather look, but that didn't bother me because I thought they were still really cute. The biggest issue for me was the tongue of the shoe. It is thin and not padded, and it is longer than normal. It rides all the way up my ankles and chafes when I walk. Yes, I know I can wear long socks or pull the tongue up over my pants - but if I'm going to pay up for a shoe, I shouldn't need a work-around to make the shoe comfortable. Other than the tongue issue, the shoe is actually very comfortable. I would recommend sizing down your normal size in these. I am a size 7 but typically wear 7.5 in sneakers (to allow room for socks). I bought these in 6.5 and they were perfect.
I love Stan Smith sneakers, they are so comfortable and stylish. I had the navy and white for years and they were my absolute favorite shoes until I accidentally spilled something on them and had to throw them away, I was so sad to see them get tossed, they were my go-to shoe especially for driving. I have the green and white as well but they are a size 7 and are much bigger than my older navy pair, so they must have been a size 6 1/2. I'm usually a 7 or 7 1/2, so definitely order these down by a 1/2 or one full size.
I am not sure how anyone can wear these Stan Smith's. I am normally a size 11, they were huge. I ordered in 10 and 10.5. The real problem on all three is the tongue of the sneaker. It digs right into my ankle. I never had a sneaker where that happened. It is painful without even wearing them more than 5 minutes. No one else seemed to complain, so just not sure, what's up with me and these sneakers.
I ordered Addidas' Stanley Clark shoes last year and loved them, so I ordered them again this year. The 2024 edition is not the same quality. The shoes did not fit properly -- toe box too wide, ankle support cut too high and it irritated my ankle bone just walking from the bedroom to the kitchen. I returned them.
I've been wearing these shoes for years and have 4 pair in different colors and recently bought a 5th. The material, fit, and shape are totally different with the last two pairs I bought. They have a weird indentation at the interior base of the big toe, and the tongue is SO long it rubs your ankles. Why would they change the cut of these when they have been a great shoe after all these years?! I hope someone at adidas sees this and makes note of it since other reviewers have had similar complaints.
Pros: true white. Flattering shape for the feet.Cons: what is up with the tongue? It reached half way up my shin lol. Returning. It looked weird.*read other reviews about the sizing running large. I’m normally an 11, especially in sneakers and the 10 was perfect. Definitely needed socks though because the shoe was coming off when I walked without them.
These iconic shoes have been around since 1965 and have always been made with genuine leather. Why would Adidas change the well loved Stan Smith to vegan leather! This is an inferior product, yet still charging $100 for vegan leather. I paid less than this 3 yrs ago for my pair in genuine leather. Because I wanted another pair and I refuse to wear shoes that won’t allow your feet to breathe or mold to your feet, I had to resort to searching for a pair on eBay. I really hope they’ll see what a terrible mistake this was and go back to making these as they had always been for decades in leather. This might not be a concern to everyone but I truly believe in “If it ain’t broke don’t fix it!!”
This shoe does run slightly larger. My normal size is 8.5 and I purchased an 8 based on reviews. The 8 fits however I’m thinking I could also wear a 7 1/2 because I still had a little room at the toe. The tongue on the shoe is slightly longer so you can see the image,which is no issue for me. I purchased the white/pink shoe and it fits comfortably. I removed one star due to the cushion inside the shoe being slightly loose upon arrival, but I decided to keep the order. Very cute!
I absolutely loved the looks of these white/fig sneakers. I’ve had the white/navy Sz 8 for years and love them. Took a chance on 8.5 since that was all that was available and they surprisingly fit. The tongue is ridiculous. So long it rubs the front of your leg and they were squeaking with each step. Dealbreakers unfortunately.
I tried on the adidas advantage at Nordstrom rack and they are SOOOOO comfortable. The only problem was I wasn’t entirely sold on the lilac color. So I found exactly what I wanted color wise at Nordstrom with these Stan smiths (fig color) and figured they are mostly the same shoe design/concept but unfortunately these are much more stiff and do not have the cloud foam insole.Overall the shoe is cute and minimalist. I wish it were more comfortable. It does run big so order half size down.
| Style | GX8553 |
| Colorway | Pulse Yellow/Pulse Yellow/Cloud White |
| Release Date | 03/27/2022 |
