adidas Forum Sizing: How Do They Fit?

The adidas Forum is back and it’s better than ever. The only true rival to the Nike Dunk, the German giant’s classic basketball silhouette actually came out a whole year before the Swoosh’s version in 1984 - and it’s proving more popular than ever. While the Dunk has seen a massive influx in popularity over the past twelve months, hype has most definitely died down for the court-turned-half pipe icon. At the same time, however, the Forum is slowly but surely beginning its trajectory towards superstardom this year, and honestly, we’re kind of surprised this didn’t happen a lot sooner.

The first basketball shoe ever to feature low, mid, and high variants, some iterations also feature ankle straps for the ultimate lockdown fit. With that said, every single pair is crafted from some of the finest materials including luxurious leather and supple suede. If you want to cop your first Forum, we've compiled a size guide to help you find the perfect fit. With feedback from The Sole Supplier team, we're here to answer all your questions. Do they run small? Should you go true to size? How comfortable are they? We've got you covered!

In my opinion, the adidas Forum 84s fit true to size, whether you choose the strap or non-strap versions.

Yes! They're super comfortable and are perfect for a long day in the city or just easy to slip on for a quick walk to the shops. Very easy to wear!

There are various colourways which go with a wide variety of outfits, because the sneaker is a chunky low-top, I'm comfortable wearing these with jeans, leggings or shorts - the perfect summer sneaker!

I find the uppers don't get damaged too easily so it's easy to wipe them with a sneaker wipe after use. I don't worry about spraying protection spray on these ones!

The adidas Forum fits true to size for me. It’s a classic basketball-style model so there’s no hidden tricks or funky sizing.

I mean, they’re not Boost comfortable but for daily wear they are more than sufficient. I’ve worn mine on city breaks before with lots of walking and they’ve held up just fine.

They’re pretty timeless and work with a lot of different options. The white low-top variant are my favourites and I tend to wear them with straight-fit denim.

I’ll try to avoid getting them dirty in the first place but if needs must I’ll use warm soapy water and a soft-bristled brush to have them looking fresh again.

I take my regular size with the adidas Forum and I know a lot of my friends do also meaning there must be some kind of consistency.

Forums have never gave me any problems from a comfort perspective. A lot of the basketball classics seem to have solid support all round giving you a snug fit.

I'm not built for skinny and slim fits so I like to pair my Forums (and many others for that matter) with a wider leg pant. I also like the triple-white version for the a clean appearance.

Keeping a white shoe clean can be a pain at times so I usually put the laces in with my whites in the washing machine and then simply just use my Jason Markk kit to tackle the rest.

I usually go half a size up in all my shoes, but since the Forums are a basketball performance shoes, I go true to size so that they don’t slip off when I shoot hoops. They also have an ankle strap up front for a more customised fit.

Ultra comfortable! Whether I'm sinking those 3 pointers down or I’m wearing them on a day out, they don’t make my feet feel any discomfort whatsoever.

I’m heavily into vintage-inspired fits, so I usually wear mine with wide jeans and trousers. I have the Bad Bunny "Brown" colourway and they look great with all my cream and beige trousers.

With my classic leather pairs I just use special sneaker wipes, though with my "Bad Bunnys" I use a soft bristle brush dipped into warm soapy water.

Follow what our product specialists think and you'll definitely get the perfect size! The adidas Forum is already set to be the shoe of the year. With an excellent, high quality construction and a range of ultra hyped collaborations set to drop, so if you want a taste of the Three Stripes’ classic basketball model now is the time to do it!

Generally speaking, the adidas Forum Low and adidas Forum High fit true to size, so make sure you secure the right pair! As mentioned already more collabs and colourways are coming very soon, so keep it locked at The Sole Supplier for your best chance to cop as well as news and updates on the latest and greatest releases!

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