The Best Adidas Shoes Of 2025, Tested & Reviewed

The Samba is our pick for best overall Adidas shoe for a couple reasons: It’s a comfortable and stylish pick that’s as pleasant to wear as it is to style. Executive fashion director Kristen Saladino says it goes with everything. Think: jeans, sweats, skirts, and dresses. “It’s easy, casual, comfortable, and laidback cool,” she says.

Although it was originally designed to be worn during indoor soccer, you’re more likely to see this shoe at your local coffee shop, at the airport, or on the coolest mom you know, thanks to its high-quality construction and unobtrusive support. The leather and nubuck upper is durable without sacrificing flexibility and comfort, and the three iconic stripes on the side provide a healthy dose of cool.

The rubber outsole provides just enough traction on wet sidewalks, while the regular fit works on most foot shapes. If you have wider feet, however, this pair may not be your ideal shoe. The textile lining is designed to minimize sweating and overheating, and the laces stay in place—no retying throughout the day required.

Alongside its comfort and performance, we also like the Samba for its diverse color options. With neutral styles like Cloud White and Sand Strata and more flashy options like Court Green and Wonder Mauve, there is a Samba for every taste. According to associate fashion & commerce editor Lily Wohlner, the Sambas is a solid shoe to reach for when you want a streetwear vibe but don’t want to wear anything too bulky or chunky. “It makes any ‘fit look so casual and cute and it’s actually really comfortable, which I was surprised about at first,” she says. Her only note? She wishes it ran a bit wider.

The Samba does require a short break-in period, and your pair will feel stiff the first few wears. I suggest wearing a thick pair of socks in case you blister easily. However, once you’ve taken a few hot girl walks in it, you won’t want to wear anything else.

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While the “best” running shoe is sort of objective—given varying foot shapes, strides, arches and more—the Supernova Rise gets as close to the mark as possible. WH assistant social media editor Isabel McMahon sings its praises, saying, “I constantly roll my ankles, so having a rock-solid platform is extremely important for me—and this shoe delivered.” Basically, if you’re looking for a stable shoe, this is your winner.

The Supernova Rise has a few other attributes worth mentioning, the most important being the female-specific last, a foot-shaped mold that shoemakers use to create the shape and fit of a shoe. The heel combines a cushy foam and soft textile to wrap your heels in a supportive hug. The Supernova Rise is not as bouncy as other running shoes, but makes up for it with substantial cushioning, courtesy of dense foam support rods that run throughout the shoe. If you’re picky about fit, you may not find what you’re looking for with the Supernova Rise. The tongue is too bulky, the laces are short, and the upper’s fit is definitely on the snug side.

If you like a snappy, responsive ride for your everyday runs, the Supernova Rise is a star.

With its grippy rubber outsole made by Continental (the same company that makes high-quality tires), high-energy midsole, and rocker geometry, this shoe is born to excel on the trail. I have been trail running in my adidas Terrex trail runner for years now, and am constantly blown away by the stability, support, and maximum comfort this shoe provides. Thanks to the high-quality outsole, I hardly notice washed-out or rocky sections of the trail, and the heel is supportive enough that I don’t experience any slipping or sliding in the shoe.

If you crave stability and energy—this is the amount of force a shoe’s midsole absorbs and then gives back to the runner with each step—in the same package, this trail runner will more than deliver. The rocker geometry, which features a rounded heel and slightly upturned toebox, propels the foot forward, resulting in greater speed with less effort. The gusseted tongue, which is attached to the sides of the shoe to enhance foot security and keep debris at bay, and molded sockliner both make it so there is no break-in period required with this shoe.

The midsole drop, the difference in height between the heel and the forefoot, is a balanced six millimeters, which is great for a variety of arch heights. If you’re worried about comfort levels, don’t be. “I wore it all day, right out of the box, no socks, with absolutely no discomfort,” says WH managing editor Laura McLaughlin. I’ve personally walked hundreds of miles in the Soulstride, and love its grounded feel. Plus I’ve never experienced a hot spot and can trust the grippy outsole and supportive ankle to keep me safe on the trail. It’s heavier than other trail shoes I’ve worn, so if you prioritize lightness as a key feature in your trail running shoe, this option won’t fit the bill. But, if stability and comfort are top of mind, it’s a solid pick.

Although the Ultraboost 5x is designed for running, I can’t get enough of it for walking. This newly re-designed version of the OG lightweight shoe features updates that include more foam in the forefoot, resulting in an extra feeling of “oomph” that’s hard to ignore (in a good way). The Ultraboost 5x is the lightest model the franchise has ever seen. This reduced weight plus the extra foam results in a ride that is springy, energetic and stable.

And, if you’re a sweater, this shoe is designed with a mesh Primeknit upper, so my feet stay cool on long walks (huge plus!). And get this: the molded external heel, which locks your heel in place and essentially “hugs” the back of the foot and provides all the support I need. Some of us agree that the extra foam is almost too much if you don’t love a lot of support, but if you’re on your feet for hours at a time and are longing for a little extra support, the cushioning is def a plus.

While the Samba may have paved the way for Adidas to become a mainstay amongst the fashionistas of the group, the Gazelle is the underrated alternative that will have everyone you know asking, “What are those?!”

This classic silhouette has remained relatively unchanged since the 60s, and features a gum rubber outsole, suede uppers, a textile lining, and lace closure. It has a timeless, minimalist design that goes with anything from leggings to jeans, and a laid-back, cool girl vibe that allows for personalization. Lauture says that the Gazelle is her favorite “It’s super comfortable and I love that it comes in so many different fun colors.”

While the Samba and Gazelle are both iconic styles, the Gazelle has way more colorways. Although the Gazelle is functional and low-profile, it’s also not as comfortable as some of the more cushioned options Adidas sells, like the Ultraboost 5X. If you’re worried about arch support or long-term comfort, you may want to add an insole.

If you like to use color to switch up the feel of every outfit, while maintaining a classic silhouette, the Gazelle fits the bill.