{"id":91045,"date":"2025-03-20T17:17:19","date_gmt":"2025-03-20T16:17:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/?p=91045"},"modified":"2025-03-20T11:49:19","modified_gmt":"2025-03-20T10:49:19","slug":"the-icons-of-adidas-how-its-most-legendary-sneakers-were-born-part-1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/2025\/the-icons-of-adidas-how-its-most-legendary-sneakers-were-born-part-1\/","title":{"rendered":"The icons of adidas: how its most legendary sneakers were born &#8211; Part 1"},"content":{"rendered":"<hr \/>\n<ul class=\"td-arrow-list\">\n<li><strong>Sneakers were born for sports but became a cultural phenomenon, transcending the boundaries of athletics.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>The term &#8220;sneaker&#8221; comes from the English &#8220;to sneak,&#8221; and refers to quiet rubber soles.<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Adidas has turned models such as Samba, Gazelle and Superstar into true style icons.<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<hr \/>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\"><span class=\"dropcap dropcap3\">T<\/span>here was a time when sports shoes were strictly for sports. Each sport had its own specific footwear because different activities required different levels of support, traction, and durability.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Today, sports shoes\u2014especially running shoes\u2014are worn by just about everyone, even those who never step foot on a track or field. In fact, the only exceptions are highly specialized shoes, like soccer cleats or track spikes, which aren\u2019t exactly practical for city streets or indoor floors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But why have sneakers transcended sports to become a global fashion staple? The answer is simple: they\u2019re more comfortable than formal shoes and often just as stylish. They also carry cultural significance\u2014think about hip-hop\u2019s deep connection with a particular sneaker we\u2019ll get to later: the adidas Superstar.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Nowadays, sneakers are everywhere\u2014on the feet of runners and non-runners alike, sneakerheads who collect them for passion, and casual wearers who just love how effortlessly they go with everything.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"the-pioneer\">The pioneer<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">While many brands have created legendary sneakers, adidas was the first to do it on a major scale. Founded in 1949 by Adi Dassler with the goal of improving athletes\u2019 performance, the brand has since evolved into a cultural powerhouse, influencing generations and reshaping the way we see footwear.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"why-are-they-called-sneakers\">Why are they called &#8220;sneakers&#8221;?<\/h3>\n<p class=\"p1\">The shift from sportswear to fashion also brought a new name: \u201csneaker.\u201d If you\u2019ve ever wondered whether a sneaker is just a sports shoe, you\u2019re not wrong. Their origins are the same, and many still use materials like smooth leather or suede, just like their athletic predecessors.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">But the term \u201csneaker\u201d has an interesting backstory. In the 1800s, most shoes had hard leather soles that made noise with every step. When rubber soles were introduced, they allowed people to move quietly\u2014essentially, to \u201csneak\u201d around. The verb soon became a noun, and \u201csneaker\u201d was born.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The real revolution, however, happened when sneakers moved beyond sports and became a form of self-expression. Initially worn by athletes and students, they are now a staple for celebrities, rappers, artists, and fashion enthusiasts. adidas played a crucial role in this transformation, turning performance-driven models into global style icons.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Let\u2019s take a look at some of the most legendary adidas sneakers and the stories behind their names.<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"early-adidas-icons-samba-gazelle-and-superstar\">Early Adidas icons: Samba, Gazelle and Superstar<\/h3>\n<h4 id=\"samba-from-soccer-fields-to-the-city\">Samba: from soccer fields to the city<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/?attachment_id=91035\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-91035\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-91035 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"1200\"  height=\"638\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=690%2C367&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=1050%2C558&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1050w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=768%2C408&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=790%2C420&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 790w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=300%2C160&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=600%2C319&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=696%2C370&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scarpe_Samba_OG_Bianco_B75806_01_00.jpg?resize=1068%2C568&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1068w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Introduced in 1950\u2014just a year after adidas was founded\u2014the Samba is one of the brand\u2019s oldest and most significant models. While it wasn\u2019t initially called a \u201csneaker\u201d or worn off the pitch, it was designed to provide better traction on icy, slippery soccer fields.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Over time, it became a streetwear essential, embraced by English football fans and skateboarders alike. Today, it ranks as adidas\u2019 second best-selling shoe of all time.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The name \u201cSamba\u201d may be a tribute to Brazil, but what really matters is its timeless appeal, which continues to make it one of the most beloved sneakers in history.<\/p>\n<h4 id=\"gazelle-built-for-agility\">Gazelle: built for agility<\/h4>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/?attachment_id=91038\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-91038\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-91038 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"1200\"  height=\"721\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=690%2C415&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=965%2C580&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 965w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=768%2C461&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=699%2C420&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 699w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=300%2C180&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=600%2C361&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=696%2C418&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Gazelle-ADV-Bianco.jpg?resize=1068%2C642&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1068w\" ><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Launched in 1966, the Gazelle was one of adidas\u2019 first sneakers to feature a suede upper. Its name likely references the speed and grace of the animal, or possibly honors Wilma Rudolph, the Olympic sprinter known as \u201cThe Black Gazelle.\u201d<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">This model marked a significant innovation at the time, replacing traditional leather with suede for a lighter, more flexible fit. It originally came in two versions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"p3\"><span class=\"s1\"><b>Red:<\/b><\/span> Designed for indoor sports like handball and soccer, with a translucent rubber outsole and a herringbone pattern for grip.<\/li>\n<li class=\"p3\"><b>Blue:<\/b><span style=\"font-family: Verdana, BlinkMacSystemFont, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Oxygen, Ubuntu, Cantarell, 'Open Sans', 'Helvetica Neue', sans-serif;\"> Created for general training, featuring ankle padding, arch support, a microcellular rubber sole, and a kangaroo leather upper.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"p1\">In the 1990s, thanks to Britpop and Oasis\u2019 Gallagher brothers, the Gazelle became a symbol of effortless style. Later, Jay Kay of Jamiroquai further cemented its cultural status, famously wearing it in the <i>Virtual Insanity<\/i> music video.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fun fact: The Gazelle had different names depending on the market. In France, it was called \u201cChamois\u201d (for the blue version) and \u201cRubis\u201d (for the red) until the early 1980s, while in Japan, it was known as the \u201cAdidas 300.\u201d<\/p>\n<h3 id=\"superstar-the-hip-hop-classic\">Superstar: the hip hop classic<\/h3>\n<figure id=\"attachment_91040\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-91040\" style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/en\/?attachment_id=91040\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-91040\"><img  loading=\"lazy\"  decoding=\"async\"  class=\"size-full wp-image-91040 pk-lazyload\"  src=\"data:image\/png;base64,iVBORw0KGgoAAAANSUhEUgAAAAEAAAABAQMAAAAl21bKAAAAA1BMVEUAAP+KeNJXAAAAAXRSTlMAQObYZgAAAAlwSFlzAAAOxAAADsQBlSsOGwAAAApJREFUCNdjYAAAAAIAAeIhvDMAAAAASUVORK5CYII=\"  alt=\"\"  width=\"1200\"  height=\"730\"  data-pk-sizes=\"auto\"  data-ls-sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1160px) 100vw, 1160px\"  data-pk-src=\"https:\/\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg\"  data-pk-srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?w=1200&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1200w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=690%2C420&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 690w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=953%2C580&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 953w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=768%2C467&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=300%2C183&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=600%2C365&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 600w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=696%2C423&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 696w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/runlovers.it\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/SCARPE_SUPERSTAR_82_SFTM_Bianco_JQ0958_0.jpg?resize=1068%2C650&amp;quality=75&amp;ssl=1 1068w\" ><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-91040\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">adidas Superstar White<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"p1\">First released in 1969 as a basketball shoe, the adidas Superstar featured a leather upper and its now-iconic rubber shell toe. It quickly gained popularity for its durability, and by the mid-70s, 75% of NBA players\u2014including Kareem Abdul-Jabbar\u2014were wearing it.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">The name \u201cSuperstar\u201d reflected the ambitions of those who laced them up, but its rise to fame didn\u2019t stop on the court. In the 1980s, the hip-hop group Run-DMC catapulted the Superstar into pop culture, rocking them without laces and even rapping about them in <i>My Adidas<\/i>. adidas took notice, signing them to a sponsorship deal and releasing a special edition with their logo on the tongue.<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">That\u2019s just the beginning. 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