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adidas Gazelle

For men 35+: fit, comfort and wear.

adidasTerrace shape

adidas Gazelle
Reviews

12 of 14 reviews recommend it.

1 has reservations; 1 does not recommend it.

Overall review score7.8/1013 authors

Indoor

  • True to size
  • Feels light

Gazelle

  • Runs large

$110Mid-rangeprice at the maker's store

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Do adidas Gazelle run big?

Length

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
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Reported sensations

  1. Ankle

    • Reported rubbing.

  2. Under the arch

    • Reported pain.

  3. Width

    • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

    Indoor

    • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
    • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

  4. Around the toes

    • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

Are adidas Gazelle comfortable all day?

Through the day

  • All dayComfortable.

Weight on foot

  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.

How do they hold up over time?

What wears or breaks?

1
Reported locations, not a failure rate.

1Upper

  • Creasing.
  • Fading.

Will they keep their looks?

  • Some pairs hold up; others show wear quickly.

Indoor

  • Holds up with wear.

How long have people worn them?

  • Owners describe 3–12 months of wear.
  • Some pairs are still in use.

These are times already worn, not estimates of how long a new pair will last.

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About our research

Based on 32 reviews and other sources.

We compare owner feedback and reviews for fit, comfort and wear. Model details come from maker and retail information.

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Compare with similar pairs

Similar uses, different fits and trade-offs. These are reports about each model, not a head-to-head test.

adidas Gazelle vs adidas Handball Spezial

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
adidas Handball Spezial
adidas Handball SpezialSee this model
What mattersadidas Gazelleadidas Handball Spezial
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable for some wearers; uncomfortable for others.
  • All day walkingComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.
Maker price$110 (price at the maker's store)$120 (price at the maker's store)

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-25.

adidas Gazelle vs adidas Grand Court

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
adidas Grand Court
adidas Grand CourtSee this model
What mattersadidas Gazelleadidas Grand Court
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • Walking · All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

adidas Gazelle vs adidas SL 72

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
adidas SL 72
adidas SL 72See this model
What mattersadidas Gazelleadidas SL 72
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • thick socksRuns small.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.

RS

  • Reports differ: true to size or large.

SL 72

  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.

RS

  • Narrow fit.

SL 72

  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.

RS

  • Roomy.

SL 72

  • Roomy.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

RS

  • Feels light.

SL 72

  • wet weatherFeels light.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23.

adidas Gazelle vs adidas Superstar

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
adidas Superstar
adidas SuperstarSee this model
What mattersadidas Gazelleadidas Superstar
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Superstar II

  • True to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
  • Tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-25.

adidas Gazelle vs Vans Lowland

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
Vans Lowland
Vans LowlandSee this model
What mattersadidas GazelleVans Lowland
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small or true to size.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or wide.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light to some wearers, heavy to others.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-09-26.

adidas Gazelle vs Vans Super Lowpro

Also used for walking. Compare length.
adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle
Vans Super Lowpro
Vans Super LowproSee this model
What mattersadidas GazelleVans Super Lowpro
Length
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.

Indoor

  • True to size.

Gazelle

  • Runs large.
  • Reports differ: small, true to size or large.
Width
  • Reports differ: narrow, regular or wide.

Indoor

  • narrow feetSnug across the foot.
  • Reports differ: narrow or regular.
  • Narrow fit.
Toe box
  • Reports differ: roomy or snug.
  • Reports differ: roomy, snug or tight.
All day on your feet
  • All dayComfortable.
  • All dayComfortable.
Weight on the foot
  • Feels light.

Indoor

  • Feels light.
  • Feels light.

Maker prices recorded 2026-09-23 / 2026-10-04.

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