Adidas Shoes

We buy the archive end of adidas — the terrace and indoor-sport silhouettes that have outlived every trend cycle they've been dragged through. Samba, Spezial, Japan, Superstar. Shoes that were designed for a purpose decades ago and have simply never stopped working.

On the floor

• Samba and Samba OG — the one everyone starts with. Gum sole, T-toe, leather upper
• Handball Spezial — lower and slimmer than the Samba, suede, the terrace pick
• Japan — clean, narrow, the quiet one
• Superstar — shell toe, women's and men's

What we do not stock

We would rather tell you this than have you make the drive. Gallery has never carried the adidas Campus or the Gazelle — not in this season and not in any previous one. If you want a Campus or a Gazelle in Canada, adidas.ca and the larger national retailers are the honest answer.

Sizing

Per adidas' own size guide the Samba runs true to size — it is a regular fit that leans narrow. Wider feet should go up half a size, never down: sizing down makes a width problem worse, and it is the most repeated piece of misinformation about this shoe. Come try them side by side if you can; the difference between a Samba and a Spezial on foot is bigger than it looks online.

Common questions

Do adidas Samba run true to size?
Yes. Per adidas' own guide the Samba runs true to size, in a regular fit that leans narrow. Wider feet go up half a size.

What's the difference between the Samba and the Handball Spezial?
The Spezial is lower, slimmer and usually suede. The Samba is the wider leather original.

Do you ship across Canada?
Yes, from Kelowna in 1–3 business days. Free over $150.

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