adidas Gazelle

Explore the JD Sports Australia range of adidas Gazelle shoes and discover loads of eye-catching colourways, from classic black to vibrant pink. These must-have sneakers are available to purchase in different sizes (for men, women, and kids), so people of all varieties can enjoy the best of vintage footwear.

In our lineup, you’ll find this collection in a wide range of styles, like the Indoor, Bold, and Lo Pro. The Indoor model is the classic indoor version of the shoe, while the Bold and the Lo Pro change things up, offering chunkier and thinner soles, respectively.

The History of the adidas Gazelle

The adidas Originals Gazelle made its debut in 1966, and to this day, it continues to be an icon of the footwear community. This is largely because of its bold yet simple design, which features the signature three stripes on a tidy upper, bringing an athletic feel to a street-ready silhouette.

When the adidas Gazelle first landed on the scene, it was available in two colours: blue and red. The differences between the two models went deeper than appearances, though, with the blue version having a microcell ripple sole (suited to indoor use) and the red having a non-slip transparent gum sole with waves (suited to outdoor use).

As the successor to the Olympiade, the adidas Gazelle began as an all-around training shoe, setting itself apart from the competition by being the first to incorporate a suede upper—a departure from the traditional leather. Unsurprisingly, the shoe became immensely popular among athletes, who were captivated by its lightweight, flexible design. This popularity ensured that the silhouette was first in line for a revamp when adidas revisited their old catalogue in 1979, and the collection evolved to become a specialist handball shoe. Like many sports shoes of the time, the adidas Gazelle was quickly adopted by the lifestyle crowd, and it was given publicity by fashion icons, including hip-hop artists and other high-profile celebrities.