Reddit

The SL 72 is my favorite Adidas sneaker. Classic old school look. And isn't a Samba.

Oct, 2025

ELLE

For the last year or so, I have worn my beloved Adidas SL72s over and over again. They are my most worn shoe, hands down, and among my most complimented, too.

Sep, 2025

adidas.com

The fit is perfect and so comfortable. The shoe hugs your foot without feeling restricted or tight. Running in them has been a joy.

Jul, 2025

Weartested

The adidas Superskate impressed us with its overall durability. Key stress areas like the sole, heel collar, laces, and eyelets are typically the first to show wear, but the Superskate held up remarkably well.

Jun, 2025

Believe in the Run

It's crazy that the most affordable running shoe (excluding sale shoes or big box store models) could go down as one of the best shoes of 2024, but it's true.

Jun, 2024

Believe in the Run

Used as a carrier around a bed of Lightstrike Pro, the entire package comes together in what has to be one of the best Adidas midsole combos in recent memory, especially at this price point ($130).

Jun, 2024

Reddit

After being a fan of my Gazelles for years, I decided to try out the Handball Spezial, since they don't seem to get a ton of love compared to Sambas and Gazelles. Easily my new favorite of the Originals.

Apr, 2024

Weartested

The adidas Superskate offers average cushioning. One of our editors did note some heel impact after a session after skating some stairs, but overall, the shoe held up well.

Jun, 2025

adidas.com

This is the second pair of Adidas shoes I have gotten in the last 12 months that squeaks when I walk.

Jul, 2025

Reddit

Waaay too much volume in the upper for my narrow feet. Major material bunching up issues.

Feb, 2025

Reddit

More arch support means those of us with flat feet will have to at least replace the insole. I swapped the insole of the Samba into the Spezial, then wore the other Samba on one foot and the Spezial on the other foot, and the arch in the Spezial is definitely still noticeable.

Jun, 2024

Zappos

I have purchased 6 pairs of barricades in the last 12 months and the uppers tore on BOTH pairs of these clay court ones within 2 weeks of use.

Jun, 2024