Campus

The combination of durable materials and good comfort definitely make this sneaker a perfect all-rounder. In addition to its versatility, the sneaker is also extremely stylish on the go and can thus perfectly adapt to the latest trends.

This sneaker is a typical unisex sneaker. So it can be worn by both women and men without any problems. The original basketball sneaker was introduced in the 80s and has hardly been changed since then. However, people with slightly wider feet might find the sneaker uncomfortable as it gets a bit narrow at the toe box. 

It is said that if you wear a classic sneaker in the typical retro colors, you will never go out of fashion. Therefore, here are the good news to all sneakerheads: The original colorways from the 80s are slowly coming back to the shelves one by one. So you can wear perfectly trendy sneakers that are timeless and reliable. When it comes to the leather, adidas relies on nubuck leather for some models and thus a very robust type of leather that offers a very supple feel. Synthetic leather is used for the lining. The insole features a very comfortable, durable, breathable and even sustainable Ortholite insole. 

In addition to the three monochromatic colors of the original release, it was especially important for adidas that the sneakers have maximum quality craftsmanship. Moreover, only the best materials should be used, which could go through some strains without any problems. However, the new interpretations of the adidas Campus also belong in every closet of a real sneaker fan, because they can really be perfectly combined with different outfits. For example, the adidas Campus can be worn well with casual street style, but also with a casual business look in the office. The monochrome versions with classy suede uppers go great with shorts, slim or loose trouser cuts and skirts in different lengths. This trendy sneaker from the 80s definitely has a sporty look, making it suitable for various sports if you want to look stylish. Due to the reinforced elements in toe area, this sneaker is also not so susceptible to wear and tear and can thus also be used for skating.

Both the adidas Campus and the adidas Gazelle are performance sneakers. The difference, however, is that the adidas Campus was originally designed for basketball, while the adidas Gazelle was designed for athletics and soccer. In the past, these classics were most popular for their durable suede uppers and equally durable rubber soles. These silhouettes look almost the same, as both feature jagged 3-stripe overlays on the sides and heel patches with the Adidas Trefoil symbol. 

What differentiates the adidas Gazelle from the adidas Campus is the presence of the T-Toe overlay at the toe of the shoe and a higher shape of the toe. In terms of style, both sneakers hardly differ, as both shoes are old-school kicks that will always remain on trend.

As many are aware, adidas has an enormous archive of innovative performance sneakers that have been made street-ready again by adidas Originals. In the process, there are always sneakers in the archive that are considered iconic sneakers and were immediately well received by customers at the time. The adidas Campus is just such a sneaker that simply won over the masses with its high-quality suede upper. At the same time, it was not at all self-evident that the adidas Campus became such a success. 

There was also the adidas Samba on the market and this was the most successful indoor sneaker of the time. The design of the adidas Campus is so close to the adidas Samba that customers didn't understand why the Campus existed at all. In addition, the adidas Gazelle was launched almost simultaneously, which caused even more confusion. It wasn't until skaters discovered the adidas Campus that it found its way broadly into the mainstream. 

In the '90s, the sneaker finally made bigger waves, as it was by now a staple of the hip-hop community. Two members of the group, Adam "Ad-Rock" Horowitz and Mike "Mike D" Diamond, had their pairs of the adidas Campus immortalized on the cover of their 1992 album "Check Your Head," which brought awareness of this classic sneaker to a higher level. The Beastie Boys' continued enthusiasm for this model paved the way for retro releases starting in the mid-90s. The dominance of the adidas Campus sneaker made the Trefoil and Three-Stripe branding a central feature in hip-hop sneaker culture. In addition to hip-hop legend The Beastie Boys, Kate Moss and Gigi Hadid, music artists Limp Bizkit and Korn have all been seen wearing various colorways of this timeless adidas sneaker. 

Currently, adidas Consortium has further elevated the status of this model through collaborations with French high-fashion streetwear label Colette and sporting goods retailer UNDFTD. The collaboration led to the release of the adidas x Colette x UNDFTD Campus, which was wrapped in sleek, all-white leather and dropped in early 2017 with a gold callout on the sides.

Many buyers have been enormously pleased that the classic is now being reissued. Many reviews specifically pointed out that the sole is extremely comfortable and the shoes are also very durable, even when these sneakers are used for skating. We don't need to discuss the quality of the sneaker because it is really fabulous. The suede upper of the adidas Campus is much softer than the upper of the adidas Gazelle. Due to the low purchase price, many buyers have directly purchased several times to have this sneaker directly in several colorways.

Definitely an extreme icon in the adidas sneaker world. The workmanship is really outstanding and the story behind the sneaker should be a reason for everyone to want to have this shoe in their closet themselves. The low price and the different colorways should not make it too difficult for you to just strike here. You will definitely not regret.