Adidas Gazelle Sizing w/ Comparison Pics [Fit Big or Small?]


I’ve worn the Adidas Gazelle shoes and compared their sizing to other popular shoes and my conclusion is this: Adidas Gazelle sizing runs true to size, but they have the same snug fit that is common with many types of Adidas casual, street-style shoes. I ordered my normal sizing and they fit fine, but if you prefer a looser fit, you may need to size up a half size.

***Verify Your Size: Adidas now has its own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Adidas sizing tutorial available at Adidas.com (affiliate link takes you to Adidas.com). This is a great place to start for Adidas Gazelle shoe sizing, along with looking at the comparison photos on this page.

It’s important to understand that the Adidas Gazelle shoe was introduced back in the 1960’s as a performance training shoe that could be used for training in several different sports, and could function as a simple athletic shoe for jogging and walking. It has since become a very popular street-style casual shoe, but because it is rooted in performance, it has a snug, dependable design.

When I started to compare Adidas Gazelle sizing to other major brands, I found that these shoes are sized very consistent when compared to other classic performance and street-style shoes. For example, here are my size 12 Adidas Gazelle Shoes compared to my size 12 Vans Slip-On Shoes:

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As you can see, those shoes have a very similar sizing. If you look closely, the Adidas Gazelle fit just a tiny bit looser, but it is very close. I consider both to run true to size, but have a snug design for performance purposes.

But there are also popular shoes on the market today that fit bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes. For example, here are my size 12 Adidas Gazelle shoes compared to my size 12 Converse Chucks:

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The Converse Chucks run a half size bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes. It’s important to note that Converse Chucks sizing is known for running about a half size big, but I think it’s a good illustration that there are popular shoes on the market that fit bigger than these Adidas Gazelle shoes.

In this article I want to discuss Adidas Gazelle fit and sizing in more detail and directly compare the sizing of these shoes to the sizing of other popular shoes. I will compare these Adidas Gazelle shoes to other Adidas shoes, as well as Nike shoes, Converse shoes, Vans shoes, and New Balance shoes.

Adidas Gazelle Sizing

Do Adidas Gazelle Fit Big or Small?

In my experience, these Adidas Gazelle shoes fit true to size, but because they were originally designed as performance shoes, they have a snug, dependable design. I personally ordered my normal sizing and they fit true to size, but don’t expect a loose fit. If you prefer a looser fit, sizing up may be best.

Are Adidas Gazelle Shoes Available in Wide Sizing?

This is where you can view the shoes that Adidas currently offers in wide sizing. At the time I am creating this Adidas Gazelle size guide, the Adidas Gazelle is not offered in wide sizing.

In my experience, these shoes do have a snug design. If you have wide feet, sizing up a half size to create a little extra breathing room inside the shoe may be best.

***Verify Your Size: Adidas now has its own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Adidas sizing tutorial available at Adidas.com (affiliate link takes you to Adidas.com). This is a great place to start for Adidas Gazelle shoe sizing, along with looking at the comparison photos on this page.

Adidas Gazelle Sizing Compared to Other Popular Shoes

Adidas Gazelle vs Vans Slip On Sizing

These Adidas Gazelle shoes fit very similar to the classic Vans Slip On Shoes. Both have a snug, narrow design that is common in skate, street-style casual shoes. If you made me choose, I’d say the Adidas Gazelle shoes fit just a tiny bit longer. Here are mine, both size 12:

vans-slip-on-sizing-vs-adidas-gazelle

Adidas Gazelle vs Vans Sk8-Hi Sizing

Again, another type of classic Vans shoes that have a very similar fit to these Adidas Gazelle shoes. Both styles have a narrow, snug design. I’d say the Adidas Gazelle shoes fit just slightly longer than the Vans Sk8-Hi shoes. Here are my Adidas Gazelle size 12 shoes compared to my Vans Sk8-Hi size 12 shoes:

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Adidas Gazelle Sizing vs Vans Old Skool

Again, just like the first two Vans shoes above, I have found the Vans Old Skool shoes to fit almost identical to my Adidas Gazelle shoes. There may be just a tiny bit more length in the Adidas Gazelle, but they have a similar fit.

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Adidas Gazelle vs Vans UltraRange Sizing

I have found the Vans UltraRange shoes to fit a bit looser than the sizing of other Vans shoes. The Adidas Gazelle shoes have a similar length when compared to the Vans UltraRange shoes, but I feel like the Adidas Gazelles have a more narrow fit. Here are mine, both size 12:

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Adidas Gazelle Sizing vs Vans Authentic

These Vans Authentic shoes are another type of classic Vans shoes that have a similar fit compared to Adidas Gazelle shoes. Both shoes have a snug, narrow design. Here are mine, both size 12:

vans-authentic-vs-adidas-gazelle-sizing

Adidas Gazelle vs Vans EVDNT Sizing

The Vans EVDNT shoes are another pair of Vans that I felt like ran a little bit bigger than classic Vans shoes. And because of that, I found these Vans EVDNT shoes to fit just a bit looser than my Adidas Gazelle shoes. It’s worth noting that these Vans EVDNT shoes have more padding, so the fit is closer than it looks in the photo below. Here are mine, both size 12:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars Sizing

This will be one of the most drastic differences in sizing on this page. Converse Chuck Taylors fit about a half size bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes. Converse Chucks are known for running about a half size bigger than normal shoe sizing. Here are mine, both size 12:

chuck-taylor-all-star-converse-sizing-vs-adidas-gazelle

Adidas Gazelle Sizing vs Converse One Stars

Just like the Converse Chucks above, I found the Converse One Stars fit to be about a half size bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes. Here are mine, both size 12:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Converse Pro Leather Sizing

I found the Converse Pro Leather fit to be basically the exact same as these Adidas Gazelle shoes. These shoes are very similar not only in length, but in width. As you can see below, these Converse Pro Leather shoes don’t run as big as the two previous Converse shoes we discussed above. Overall, the sizing is very similar for these shoes:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Converse Jack Purcell Sizing

The Converse Jack Purcells fit bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes. Just like the Converse Chuck Taylors and the Converse One Stars, these Converse Jack Purcell shoes fit about a half size bigger than the Adidas Gazelle shoes:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Nike Cortez Sizing

I’ve tried a lot of shoes over the years, and the Nike Cortez fit smaller than just about every shoe I have tried, including these Adidas Gazelle shoes. I don’t think I’d call it a full half size difference, but the Nike Cortez shoes definitely fit tighter than my Adidas Gazelle shoes:

adidas-gazelle-sizing-vs-nike-cortez

Adidas Gazelle vs Nike Blazer Sizing

I feel like the sizing for Nike Blazer shoes is identical to the sizing for Adidas Gazelle shoes in both length and width. Here are mine, both size 12:

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Adidas Gazelle Sizing vs Nike Air Max

Nike Air Max shoes are more difficult to compare with a picture due to the fact that the heal pushes the shoe away from the door, and due to the large amount of cushioning around the collar. I did my best to align the back collar of these two shoes.

I feel like the Nike Air Max shoes run slightly bigger than these Adidas Gazelle shoes:

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Adidas Gazelle vs New Balance 997 Sizing

The New Balance 997 fit a little bit looser than these Adidas Gazelle shoes. Take into account in the picture below that the New Balance shoes have more padding around the collar, which makes the sizing a bit closer than it appears in the photo:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Adidas Nizza Sizing

I feel like the Adidas Gazelle shoes fit just a little bit longer than my Adidas Nizza. Overall, it is very close and not worth adjusting your size. Here are mine, both size 12:

adidas-nizza-sizing-vs-adidas-gazelle

Adidas Gazelle Sizing vs Adidas Superstars

The Adidas Superstars fit true to size, and have a similar fit when compared to the Adidas Gazelle shoes. If you made me chose, I’d say the Adidas Superstars fit just a tiny bit looser. Here are mine, both size 12:

adidas-gazelle-sizing-vs-adidas-superstar

Adidas Gazelle vs Adidas Samba Sizing

The Adidas Samba sizing is very similar to the Adidas Gazelle shoe sizing. Both are performance-style Adidas shoes. Here are mine, both size 12:

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Adidas Gazelle vs Adidas Busenitz Sizing

Just like the Adidas Samba shoes above, I found the Adidas Busentiz sizing to be very similar to the Adidas Gazelle shoe sizing. Both have a snug design that fits true to size. Here are mine, both size 12:

adidas-gazelle-sizing-vs-adidas-busenitz

Adidas Gazelle Sizing Conclusion

In my experience, the Adidas Gazelle fit true to size, but for performance purposes, have a snug design. I order my normal sizing and it fits just fine, but if you prefer a loose fit, sizing up a half size may be best.

Click here to buy the Adidas Gazelle shoes at Adidas.com (affiliate link takes you to Adidas.com). If you need wide sizing, at the time I am posting this size guide, the Adidas Gazelle is not offered in wide sizing. If you have wide feet, sizing up a half size to create a little extra breathing room inside the shoe may be best.

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***Adidas Gazelle Size Guide:  Adidas now has its own sizing tutorial to help you find the right fit based on your specific foot size. Click here to view the Adidas sizing tutorial available at Adidas.com (affiliate link takes you to Adidas.com). That is a great place to start for Adidas Gazelle sizing.

Paul Johnson

Paul is a lead content creator for Workwear Command. He has had several blue-collar jobs which have provided him a wide range of experience with tools and gear. He also has a business degree and has spent time in business casual office settings.

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