Adidas Gazelle
TypeSneakers
InventorAdidas
Inception1966 (1966)
ManufacturerAdidas
AvailableYes
Websiteadidas.com

Adidas Gazelle is a line of shoes released by Adidas in 1966. The original use of the shoe was for training but then later redesigned to an indoor version for handball.[1]

Overview

The Gazelle is a continuation of a previous shoe that Adidas had created called the Olympiade which was a running shoe. When it first launched, it released in two versions: a red version with similar elements to the Olympiade and mainly aimed to be used in outside settings and a blue version which was aimed for indoor activities. Each one had specific tractions to suit their specific environment as well.[2] The Gazelle also marked the first shoe to be created with suede by Adidas instead of canvas or leather.[3]

In 1979, Adidas decided to go back to their old catalog of shoes and find ways to reinvent them in order to resell them or make them popular again. The Gazelle was one of those shoes which saw its designed changed from a general training shoe to one used for handball. The main design feature that set it apart from the previous models was the use of a transparent sole which Adidas' other shoes did not have.[4] Outside of sports, the hip-hop scene in Europe, specifically in Britain with Britpop, helped make the shoe take off as it was an affordable option for many that wanted to stylish shoe that wasn't as expensive as other offerings.[5]

The shoe has seen a comeback as a result of various celebrities wearing the shoe and has resulted in Adidas relaunching it in order to capitalize on the popularity.[6]

References

  1. ↑ "WE GAVE THE WORLD A GAZELLE: A SNEAKER ICON WITH A TIMELESS HISTORY". Adidas. 2023. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  2. ↑ "THE HISTORY OF THE ADIDAS GAZELLE". SNEAKER NEWS. 2022. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  3. ↑ "HISTORY OF THE ADIDAS GAZELLE". Feature. 2021-07-30. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  4. ↑ "The History of the Adidas Gazelle". Complex. 2016-07-15. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  5. ↑ "BEGINNER'S GUIDE TO ADIDAS GAZELLE". GOAT. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
  6. ↑ "The Gazelle: the impact of a classic fashion icon over the decades". Vice. 2023-09-08. Retrieved 2023-10-22.
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