The Y stands for Yohji Yamamoto. The 3 represents adidas' three stripes. The - signifies the bond between the two. adidas.com/Y_3.

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.

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.

Look for the tag on the product which will have the size and other product information mainly inside the shoe that is behind the tongue of the shoe. Real Adidas shoes have tags with serial numbers for the left and right shoe.