Adidas Gazelle
Adidas Gazelle
adidas Gazelle - The timeless adidas sneaker.
The model was presented for the first time in 1966 and was also available in stores at the latest for the Olympic Games in Mexico City in 1968. In the beginning, the low-top sneaker was only available in two colors. One had the choice between red or blue, combined in each case with three white stripes. On the occasion of the games, a third version was created. This came in dark yellow with black stripes and was called Mexicana for marketing reasons. Otherwise, the model is identical to the adidas Gazelle. The old catalogs of adidas indicate the model as a training shoe, especially for track and field athletes. The adidas Gazelle was very light and comfortable by the standards of the time. The upper was made of suede and as a little gimmick there was a tab on the heel, which served as a shoehorn to slip into the shoes more easily. The sole had a saw tread at the time, but this changed over the years.
You get the feeling that the adidas Gazelle didn't play a big role at adidas after that. The focus was on new products and it wasn't until 1985 that the adidas Gazelle appeared in catalogs again, this time already as a casual shoe. It looks a bit chunkier than its 70s counterpart and the outsole now has the legendary star tread. Color-wise there were no real leaps, besides the familiar blue and red, only green was added. This rather unknown version of the model can be bought again today as the adidas Gazelle 85. In the past decades, adidas had many licensees around the world, including Canada. The Canadian Gazelle has unique details such as the tongue, which here is made of fabric and not rubber. Adidas also dug this version out of the archives to reissue it as a retro sneaker.
At the latest in the 90s, the adidas Gazelle has arrived in the mainstream and enjoys great popularity worldwide. The simple design, its comfort and many color options gave the adidas Gazelle a large number of fans. Kate Moss wore the shoes, the Oasis brothers and quite a few B-girls and boys around the world. In the early 90s, there were a number of adidas classics that were reissued and marketed under the adidas Originals label. In addition to adidas classics such as Superstar and Stan Smith, the adidas Gazelle could not be missing. In 2016, the adidas Gazelle returned to the spotlight and adidas promoted the low-top sneaker in its 1991 shape. The suede upper was available in many colors and the moderate price allowed it to appeal to a younger target group.
Collaborations with brands or personalities abound on the adidas Gazelle. Neighborhood created the legendary Berlin Gazelle in 2006 and Palace from London use the model in an optimized form for skateboarding. Just before the hype train really picked up again, adidas collaborated with Italian luxury label Gucci and released several designs of the adidas Gazelle Indoor.
adidas Gazelle Indoor - The sporty sneaker from adidas
The adidas Gazelle Indoor was an evolution of the model, but also had only the name in common. A new silhouette and a new semi-transparent sole suited the model very well. This model is also available as a retro sneaker.
The adidas Gazelle is an all-rounder and whether in the 1985 or 1991 shape, a real classic. You can easily combine them with everything. The comfort makes it an everyday sneaker and the rich color palette leaves nothing to be desired. The Gazelle is a unisex model and equally popular as an adidas women's sneaker, as well as a men's sneaker.
adidas Gazelle Bold - The Gazelle with the platform sole
The adidas Gazelle Bold is another evolution of the sneaker. It joins the trend of equipping well-known silhouettes with a platform sole. Thus, the adidas Gazelle Bold is just the right sneaker for ladies who would like to be a few inches taller. Again, the upper is made of suede and there is a wide range of color combinations.
