While the materials are pretty similar, the Samba is going to have more natural fibers like suede, leather and textile lining. The Gazelles has a synthetic tongue which can feel a bit different on the foot.

The name adidas came from the founder, Adolf “Adi” Dassler's name. He used his nickname, Adi, and the first three letters of his last name, Das, to create adidas.

Adidas Gazelles The style is supportive without feeling overly stiff, and the rubber sole is so cushiony that it feels like walking on clouds. Plus, not only are they walking shoes, but they're also fashion sneakers, meaning I can wear them with virtually any outfit in my suitcase.

Sizing on these shoes runs a full size bigger; you will likely need to order one size down than your normal size. I typically wear a women's size 8 but with this shoe/style, it was a size 7 that fit right. I read in a few reviews to try sizing down a full size but I was skeptical.