adidas Samba OG vs adidas Gazelle
Get the Samba OG. Unless it pinches — the Gazelle has more room at the toes.
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Samba OG
Our pick
Gazelle
- Room at the toesNarrow (66.1 mm)Medium (68.9 mm)
- Weight335 g369 g
- SizingTrue to sizeSlightly large
- UpperLeather with a suede toeAll suede
- CushioningVery littleVery little
The Samba is lighter and true to size, with leather that lasted well in RunRepeat's tests. Both are flat with little cushioning, so neither is a shoe for all-day walking.
Get the Samba OG if…
- Your feet are normal or narrow.
- You want the slimmer, sharper look.
- You want the lighter shoe.
Get the Gazelle if…
- The Samba squashes your toes.
- You prefer all-suede.
- You want the tougher toe — it scored 5/5 for durability.
How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: RunRepeat: ASICS Gel-1130, RunRepeat: adidas Samba OG, RunRepeat: adidas Gazelle, RunRepeat: New Balance 530, RunRepeat: New Balance 9060, RunRepeat: Nike Air Force 1 '07, RunRepeat: Reebok Club C 85, manufacturer specifications.
Updated 7 Oct 2026How we decide