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 Different Types of adidas Gazelle Sneakers adidas Gazelle Indoor Shoes: The Gazelle Indoor, as its name suggests, is a variant of the Gazelle training shoe modified for indoor use. However, don't be fooled — you can wear this shoe outside for various activities.

The Gazelle 85 maintains many of the same design hallmarks as the original, with a tweaked upper featuring a wider toe box. The midsole is also stacked slightly thicker.

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.