adidas Gazelle Sizing: How Do They Fit?

After its 1966 conception, the adidas Gazelle has established itself as arguably one of the most revered silhouettes within the 3-Stripes brand's arsenal. Initially, this now fashion icon was developed solely with the intention of performance, drawing its name from Wilma "The Black Gazelle" Rudolph, a US sprinter who had earned three gold medals wearing adidas prior to its release. Nowadays, the shoe has seen somewhat of a fashion revival thanks to its recent collaborations and the re-emergence of terrance styles, leading to a surge in popularity.

Besides its obvious heritage, the Gazelle boasts exceptional style and longevity, making it an obvious choice for any sneakerhead looking to expand its range of adidas products. So without further ado, let's get into how the Gazelle fits to ensure you're clued up before you buy your next pair.

So just in case you've jumped the gun and ordered before reading this, you'll be pleased to learn the adidas Gazelle does, in fact, fit true to size. We recommend taking your usual size whenever purchasing a pair of Gazelles UNLESS you have wide feet. If your feet are wider than average, we recommend you take a half-size up from your regular size to avoid having your foot constricted.

Whilst the Gazelle is adequately comfortable, it isn't exactly the cosiest shoe on the market either. If you're planning on walking long distances whilst wearing your Gazelles, we might recommend you purchase an insole to make your life a little bit easier. The Gazelle offers quite a flat footbed without much cushioning. With that said, make sure not to purchase anything too thick, or you might make unintentionally your shoes tight.

The beautiful thing about the Gazelle is the fact it's truly a silhouette that can match with almost every style. Whether you're part of the casual subculture, you're a skater, or you're an average sneakerhead, chances are the Gazelle is likely going to fit into your wardrobe. Recently, many people online are opting to wear their Gazelles with wide-leg pants and jeans because they drape nicely over the shoe's low cut silhouette, but if wide-leg isn't your style, the Gazelle will work nicely alongside a pair of slim-fitting jeans or trousers too.

Because of the low profile, this shoe is also perfect for pairing with a crisp pair of white socks during the summer, bringing an almost preppy-like quality to your fits.

While the majority of us are sporting Gazelles with a streetwear-styled fit, none other than Brad Pitt has famously worn his Gucci x adidas Gazelles to several of his film premiers last year. Take this example from the Bullet Train launch for example. Brad dons a vibrant green denim suit alongside his vibrant yellow and red Gazelles on the feet. Naturally, this outfit is more appropriate for a spring/summer season, but it still illustrates the possibilities of how one could possibly dress up the Gazelle for a smarter occasion.

With hundreds of Gazelle iterations over the years, it's somewhat difficult to narrow down exactly which the best pairs are. However, for the sake of recency bias, we can't not love the Gucci x adidas Gazelle link-up from early 2022. This collaboration saw eight unique interactions of the Gazelle come to fruition, each bearing bold hues and the famed Gucci "GG" monogram logo on the upper layers. Still paying homage to the original design, this collaboration was one simply destined for success from the start.

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