a great neutral shoe and sizing help
Love the platform version of these gazelles. I was looking for a neutral color and these are great. My second pair!Sizing help:Adidas are notorious for running too big. My tip is to find your euro size on the Adidas size chart and work backwards. For example, I am normally a size 9 US and that usually translates to a size 40 Euro but in Adidas sizing, they consider a size 40 to be a size 8 US. It’s a little different for every shoe but once I figured out that I need to use the euros size and work backwards, it’s been really helpful in the shoes fitting properly.... Show more
RoxLA
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Almost Perfect
I absolutely love this shoe and find them very comfortable EXCEPT for the tongue. I don’t know what they were thinking when they designed it to go that high, but my god did it dig into my ankle. Wore them on a trip to Boston and was in complete agony until I folded it in half. Of course now they don’t look as awesome, but it’s the only way I can walk in them. Regarding the size - I wear a 7 in adidas running shoes so that’s what I went with. Could have gone with a 6.5 but liked having a little extra room. However, I also tried on the Spezial and Sambas, and most definitely had to go down to a 6.5.... Show more
J_Kinsey
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Believe the reviews, but it's still a great shoe!
This style definitely runs large. I am a 10, ordered a 10, had to exchange for a 9.5. And my heel still slips a tiny bit, but can be fixed with tighter lacing.I agree with other reviewers that the tongue is a big, "What the?!". It looks cool but my guess is this shoe wasn't product tested. However, it's not a deal-breaker for me. I folded it down the first few times I wore them, and it's getting better. The squeak also goes away with wear.I think if you're committed, these could be for you. Also the "quartz" is light pink—I was expecting more of a tan. But it's a really pretty neutral sneaker option.... Show more
alphabetsouprider
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Cute and on-trend Gazelles
These are so fun- I was unfamiliar with this style of Adidas sneaker but saw they were incredibly popular during the NAS and both colors sold out fast. I got both the pink/green and black/white- both are very nice and look like they will be comfy and easy to wear. I do not have a pink pair of shoes since I feel I do not need to draw attention to my big feet but these do not bother me and for casual wear, I like them. They appear to be sturdy and I did not have an issue with the tongue- you just need to flatten it out a bit once it is on. The black/white are a bit more conservative imo. I found them to be true to size in length but a little on the wide side. I wear a 10.5N and the 10 and the 10.5 fit me. Definitely worth buying at the NAS price (if you can find them).... Show more
thatwombat
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HUGE and squeak. squeak. squeak.
First, I’m pretty much a size 10 in every shoe consistently with rare exceptions. I ordered my usual size and these things are massive. I’d have to go down at least a half a size. It appears that they could be comfortable if they were the right size but it’s hard to tell. Ultimately, they look OK and I definitely like this bold version better than the flat clown shoe vibe of the original Adidas gazelles. The one thing I cannot get past and will make me not try these in a smaller size is they have the most obnoxious squeak I think because of whatever cheap material the tongue of the shoe is and that squeak isn’t going away. These are a definite no go, and will be returned. It’s too bad because these have a lot of potential to be a cute and comfortable, but somebody ... MoreFirst, I’m pretty much a size 10 in every shoe consistently with rare exceptions. I ordered my usual size and these things are massive. I’d have to go down at least a half a size. It appears that they could be comfortable if they were the right size but it’s hard to tell. Ultimately, they look OK and I definitely like this bold version better than the flat clown shoe vibe of the original Adidas gazelles. The one thing I cannot get past and will make me not try these in a smaller size is they have the most obnoxious squeak I think because of whatever cheap material the tongue of the shoe is and that squeak isn’t going away. These are a definite no go, and will be returned. It’s too bad because these have a lot of potential to be a cute and comfortable, but somebody did not do their job in the design area.... Show more
Sophie2014
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LOVE!!!
I listened to prior reviews and ordered a full size and half sized down from my normal size so I knew which size would be a better fit. I’m a size 6 so I ordered 5.5 and 5. The 5 were fitted with socks and without socks I had a little bit of room, but I wanted more wiggle room so the 5.5 were perfect. The tongue was a bit long and stiff, but I’m used to it because I own Veja sneakers. I do hear the squeaky noise, but again that doesn’t bother me at all. I love the triple stacked platform and the suede. Adidas did a beautiful job designing these shoes! I’m just sad that I was late to the game so I’m trying to get the HTF colors that were released in 2023. I bought the pink/green (true to color in photos) and cream/black-there is a slight pink undertone in the lace ... MoreI listened to prior reviews and ordered a full size and half sized down from my normal size so I knew which size would be a better fit. I’m a size 6 so I ordered 5.5 and 5. The 5 were fitted with socks and without socks I had a little bit of room, but I wanted more wiggle room so the 5.5 were perfect. The tongue was a bit long and stiff, but I’m used to it because I own Veja sneakers. I do hear the squeaky noise, but again that doesn’t bother me at all. I love the triple stacked platform and the suede. Adidas did a beautiful job designing these shoes! I’m just sad that I was late to the game so I’m trying to get the HTF colors that were released in 2023. I bought the pink/green (true to color in photos) and cream/black-there is a slight pink undertone in the lace and tongue. If you can grab size, you won’t regret it!... Show more
KLFR
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Sold used and uncomfortable shoes
The shoes I received were clearly worn by someone, returned and sold to me. They had a brown stain on the leather that had wear patterns, the box was busted and taped back together and there was no paper wrapping or tags. The shoes run big and even though I wear an 11 and ordered an 11, my foot slipped out at each step. One other thing that I thought was strange is the tongue is very long and rigid and it rubbed against the front of my ankle. If you plan on wearing with tall socks maybe it’s not an issue but it would cause skin irritation with low socks. Even if the shoes hadn’t been used, I would have returned them. The colors were cool but everything else was off.... Show more
Mallory K
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True to size and very cute
I had ordered the black sneakers with the white platform in a size 7.5 based on reviews that these shoes ran large. I received the wrong shoes in the box. However it worked out because I ended up with a size 8, which is my true size and they fit perfectly, and I liked the color way I received better than what I ordered. Honestly, a 7.5 would have been too short. The tongue is a little high but it hasn’t bothered me yet. There is good arch support which I appreciate and I also like having the platform for a little bit of extra height. Also, I have a bunion on one foot and these are wide enough that they don’t rub at all. These are now my new favorite shoes.... Show more
SurferRosa88
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truly disappointed
Definitely runs at least half size bigger. I listened to the reviews and ordered down half size but I should’ve ordered down a full size.My issue is the tongue! What were they thinking?!?! It’s not cute at all. It’s ginormous and Squeaks more than you can even imagine. It’s a weird puffy plastic that is just truly awful!I wanted to love them. I think the quartz black is a unique and beautiful color but alas will have to return . For me there’s no escaping the tongue mishap of this shoe.... Show more
MamabearTre
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Unwearable :(
These shoes are so cute and versatile, however, there are some uncompromisable flaws. Firstly, the tongue is so oversized and sturdy that it cuts into the ankle with every step. Frankly, I'm not sure how anyone can wear these without that constant discomfort?Secondly, the sizing is a little off here, so beware of that. I would go a half size or maybe even a full size down to get the right fit. I love how these look, but unfortunately, I had to return. :(... Show more
Carrison
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