Our verdict

This iconic silhouette from the Adidas Originals Шикарные женские кроссовки adidas yeezy boost 500 blush наложка since it was first released in the '60s. For us, it is hard to go wrong with its classic style, excellent quality, and various choices in colorways – all at an affordable price. Having verified these features on our rigorous testing, we ultimately understood its widespread popularity. Since it is among the most famous lifestyle kicks in history, copping multiple pairs wouldn't be excessive.

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  • Real suede
  • More than 20 colorways
  • Promising durability
  • Flexible design
  • Supportive foothold

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Audience verdict

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Who should buy

There is absolutely no walking by the Adidas Gazelle if you're looking for the following:

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  • an elegant sneaker made of genuine suede
  • an easy-to-style model that comes in 20+ colorways
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Who should NOT buy

The Gazelle's tongue can be a headache. If you want to avoid chafing and squeaking, we recommend the Adidas Superstar or the adidas Originals Valentinsdag Sleek Hvide sneakers med hjerteprint Adidas Nizza Trek Shoes Core Black Cloud White Gum.

The shoe's suede upper may also feel too stuffy on a warm summer day. If you prefer fresh feet, one of our best summer sneakers adidas Superstar White Light Orange.

And if you need a pair for extended periods of standing and walking, it is a better idea to get a well-cushioned Adidas shoe instead. Like the uber-comfy Alphabounce+ or the Supernova+.

Adidas Gazelle lab test

Cushioning

Heel stack

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Using a caliper, we measured the shoe's stack height at 23.3 mm in the heel. This is notably lower than the average.

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Adding to that the total absence of a cushioned midsole, we get a big no-no for all-day wear. Even though the Gazelle has a comfortable step-in feel, it really lacks underfoot support for long periods of wear.

Test results
Gazelle 23.3 mm
Average 30.2 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
16.9 mm
Heel stack
50.5 mm

Forefoot stack

In the forefoot, this Adidas shoe gets even lower. According to our caliper, the stack height comes in at only 15.0 mm under the toes.

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Adidas Gazelle Forefoot stack
Test results
Gazelle 15.0 mm
Average 19.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
9.7 mm
Forefoot stack
29.5 mm

Drop

There is not a drastic difference between the shoe's heel and forefoot stack heights. Based on our measurements, it is lower than average at 8.3 mm.

Not having an elevated heel is yet another factor that makes the Gazelle feel so minimal and down-to-earth. Whether or not that's a good thing, depends on the wearer's preference only.

Adidas Gazelle Drop
Test results
Gazelle 8.3 mm
Average 11.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.5 mm
Drop
17.2 mm

Insole thickness

Some underfoot padding is provided by the shoe's insole to buffer the foot from the rubber sole. But our caliper shows that it's pretty minimal too - only 4.3 mm thick.

Adidas Gazelle Insole thickness
Test results
Gazelle 4.3 mm
Average 5.1 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
3.1 mm
Insole thickness
11.5 mm

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Size

Adidas Originals Forum Low W Footwear White Glory Mint slightly large (202 votes).

Owners of this shoe, how does this shoe fit?

1 size small ½ size small True to size ½ size large 1 size large
Compared to 110 sneakers
Number of shoes
½ size small
Slightly small
True to size
Slightly large
½ size large

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Considering the Gazelle's slender silhouette, it is no surprise that it is a close-fitting Adidas shoe. And yet, it didn't feel constructing on our medium-width feet.

Having retrieved a gel mold of the shoe's interiors, we measured its widest area at 91.0 mm. This is not much narrower than the average and falls into the medium-width range of casual sneakers.

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Test results
Gazelle 91.0 mm
Average 92.3 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
85.4 mm
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96.8 mm

Toebox width - big toe

At the big toe, our caliper returned a standard width of 68.9 mm. There is no aggressive toebox tapering in the Adidas gazelle which is a plus point for comfort.

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Test results
Gazelle 68.9 mm
Average 68.8 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
63.9 mm
Toebox width - big toe
74.1 mm

Toebox height

Keep in mind, however, that the toebox height of the Gazelle is somewhat limited. With a vertical space of 25.0 mm, it is shallower than average.

Adidas Gazelle Toebox height
Test results
Gazelle 25.0 mm
Average 27.7 mm
Compared to 74 sneakers
Number of shoes
20.7 mm
Toebox height
35.0 mm

Stability

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It is pretty unlikely that stability would be a concern in the Adidas Gazelle. Being such a low-profile shoe with a firm midsole, it made us feel planted on the ground at all times.

Not to mention that the suede upper offers a highly supportive foothold on the sides.

Torsional rigidity

Another contributing factor to the shoe's stability is a fair amount of stiffness in its sole.

When we tried to twist the Gazelle torsionally, we found much more resistance than we felt in the Samba. For that reason, we rated the Gazelle's torsional rigidity as 3 out of 5 whereas the Samba came at only 1.

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Test results
Gazelle 3
Average 3.6
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Torsional rigidity
5

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There is also a reasonable amount of sturdiness in the shoe's heel counter.

Giving it a good push and squeeze in a manual assessment, we rated the heel counter's stiffness as 3 out of 5, where 5 is the stiffest.

On foot, this translates into a firmer heel hold. But not a restrive one as there is still enough give for the ankle.

Test results
Gazelle 3
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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5

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The platform width of the Adidas Originals Forum Low W Footwear White Glory Mint pretty similar to that of the Samba. And it is not a wide one.

Measuring the widest part of the forefoot at 102.2 mm, we found that it is slightly narrower than average. This helps the sneaker feel lighter and more minimal.

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Test results
Gazelle 102.2 mm
Average 108.5 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
95.1 mm
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121.0 mm

Midsole width - heel

The heel of the Gazelle's platform shows 72.0 mm in the widest part. This is even narrower than the Samba (75.4 mm) and, consequently, narrower than the average.

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Test results
Gazelle 72.0 mm
Average 83.6 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
67.7 mm
Midsole width - heel
103.1 mm

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Transitioning from heels to toes feels pretty natural in the Adidas Gazelle. This is thanks to its minimal sole which bends along with the foot in a very natural way.

To give you a more precise idea of how flexible this Adidas shoe is, we used a shoe flexing tester that measured how much force it takes to bend the Gazelle to a 30-degree angle. Turns out, that it needs as little as 8.7N which is about 40% less than it takes for an average sneaker.

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Test results
Gazelle 8.7N
Average 14.0N
Compared to 33 sneakers
Number of shoes
4.6N
Flexibility <> Stiffness
27.6N

Weight

Wearing the Adidas Gazelle for a few hours straight, we never felt like it was dragging us down. In fact, it felt on the lighter side of sneakers.

Adidas Gazelle silhouette

To back up our experiences, we put the shoe on the scale and found that it weighs 13 oz (369g) in a men's US size 9. For a low-top kick, this weight is right about average. Certainly not among the lightest on the market.

Adidas Gazelle Weight
Test results
Gazelle 13.02 oz (369g)
Average 13.79 oz (391g)
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
8.50 oz (241g)
Weight
20.49 oz (581g)

Breathability

The vivid color options of the Gazelle scream summer. But its toasty suede upper whispers the opposite.

When we used a smoke-pumping machine to check the shoe's ventilation capacity, we found that it was not such an airy sneaker. The smoke (air) was only able to escape from the gaps on the sides of the tongue.

It means that once this Adidas shoe is fully laced up on foot, it will get even less breathable. Thus, we rated it as only 3 on a 1-5 scale where 5 is the most breathable.

Checking the shoe's upper transparency was also in vain as there are no ventilation holes whatsoever.

Test results
Gazelle 3
Average 3
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Breathability
5

Durability

Leather/Suede quality

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Equipped with a butane torch, we burned the shoe's upper materials for a few seconds to check their genuineness. Next, we tested the burnt parts with a scratch awl.

In the end, we found that the suede is real whereas the white overlay and the inner lining are indeed fake/synthetic.

Adidas Gazelle Leather quality
Test results
Gazelle Real suede

Toebox durability

A sneaker with real suede in the upper is a wise choice if you want truly long-lasting footwear. Let our Dremel test reassure you of the Gazelle's incredible durability.

Raising the speed to the unforgiving 10K RPM, we held the tool against the shoe's toebox for a whole 12 seconds. And the result was truly stunning.

Seeing just a little dimple on the upper, we were amazed at the wear resistance! On a 1-5 scale, we rated the shoe's toebox durability with the highest score of 5.

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Test results
Gazelle 5
Average 3.7
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
Toebox durability
5

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The inner lining is usually a pretty delicate part of a shoe's upper. But not in the Adidas Gazelle!

Even though it's just a thin synthetic layer, it managed to stand against the Dremel much better than the average.

After 4 seconds of drilling, the tool only scratched the topmost layer without ruining the shoe's integrity. For that reason, we rated the heel padding durability with a high score of 4 out of 5.

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Test results
Gazelle 4
Average 3.2
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
1
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5

Outsole hardness

Seeing how strong the Gazelle's upper is, we couldn't wait to see if the outsole lives up to that standard too.

First, we checked how hard the bottom rubber is. With a durometer measurement of 83.9 HC, it is nearly the same as the average. Normally, there is a correlation between the hardness of rubber and its longevity.

Adidas Gazelle Outsole hardness
Test results
Gazelle 83.9 HC
Average 85.7 HC
We use an average of four tests. The photo shows one of those tests.
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
76.1 HC
Outsole hardness
94.0 HC

Outsole durability

Now it was time to apply our trusty Dremel to the outsole rubber as well. The 10K RPM speed is relentless but so is the Gazelle.

After the long 22-second drilling session was over, we saw that the rubber did not give in that easily!

With the help of a tread gauge, we measured the depth of the damage at 1.2 mm. That is right about the average of our lab-tested sneakers.

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Test results
Gazelle 1.2 mm
Average 1.1 mm
Compared to 92 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.0 mm
Outsole wear
2.0 mm

Outsole thickness

Despite the fact that the shoe's entire platform is made of rubber, we only considered the thickness of the bottom-most layer (below the vertical pillars). That's because when that one is gone, the whole shoe becomes pretty much unwearable.

Our caliper returned 3.4 mm which is pretty thin for a sneaker. That certainly helps to keep the weight of the shoe down but makes us a little concerned about the long-term outsole durability.

Adidas Gazelle Outsole thickness
Test results
Gazelle 3.4 mm
Average 5.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
2.9 mm
Outsole thickness
8.6 mm

Misc

Grip / Traction

As you can probably tell by now, the Adidas Gazelle and Samba have a lot in common. But there is one aspect where these shoes differ a lot - it's the traction pattern.

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Adidas Gazelle

We believe that the difference is due to the initial purpose of these sneakers. The Gazelle emerged as a training/gym shoe whereas the Samba stems from soccer/football. This may explain why the latter has a much more aggressive lug design and pivot points.

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Adidas Samba

But for most casual scenarios, both Adidas shoes work quite well. Unless it's raining. We found that the Gazelle is a bit slippery on wet surfaces but you probably wouldn't want to wear a suede shoe in the rain anyways.

Reflective elements

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Test results
Gazelle No

Tongue padding

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But this wouldn't be so much of a problem if it wasn't for its very rough, almost plastic-like, nature that kept cutting into our ankles mercilessly. Wearing taller socks may not be such a bad idea, at least the first few times.

Adidas Gazelle flex

But to our great regret, this was not the only problem with the shoe's tongue. Another major mood-killer is the squeaky sound. It is produced when the rubbery material on the tongue comes in touch with the synthetic lining inside the shoe.

There are a couple of tricks that can help the situation though:

  • applying some Vaseline to the lining where it meets the tongue
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Test results
Gazelle 2.8 mm
Average 9.3 mm
Compared to 93 sneakers
Number of shoes
0.7 mm
Tongue padding
23.0 mm

Tongue: gusset type

The Gazelle's tongue has no gussets on the sides. But we didn't really find them necessary as there was no shifting or bunching.

But, unfortunately, the shoe's tongue can be a real deal-breaker for the Gazelle for other reasons (see the section below).

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Test results
Gazelle None

Heel tab

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Adidas Gazelle Heel tab
Test results
Gazelle None

Removable insole

You can customize the in-shoe experience by swapping the insole. It is not attached to the bottom of the shoe and can be replaced easily.

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Test results
Gazelle Yes

Style

In 1966, the Adidas Gazelle was first introduced as a performance training shoe. It was the first shoe from Adidas to have a suede adidas ZX 420 low top sneakers.

Adidas Gazelle lacing

We love the classic and adaptable look of the Gazelle. This ageless Adidas silhouette manages to mix sporty vibes with a chic and sophisticated look. As a result, we get a clean and straightforward style that goes well with a variety of our outfit choices, from street style to a semi-formal look.

Because of its extreme popularity, different variations of the Adidas Gazelle sneakers have surfaced throughout time, allowing people to have a lot of choices that would suit their taste when grabbing a pair of these classic sneakers.