Does Adidas run small?

Draft guides: Matrices summarize seed fit rows. Individual model pages carry the full notes — see methodology.

“Does Adidas run small?” — it depends on the model. Samba is famous for a narrow last at TTS length; Spezial is often roomier; Ultraboost generations change sock fit; Yeezy 350 V2 commonly sizes up.

Adidas & Yeezy models in the catalog

ModelVerdictWidthAdvice
Adidas Campus 00sTrue to Size PartialPadded chunky silhouette; suede needs break-inTrue to size — take your normal size; wide feet between sizes can go up half
Adidas GazelleRuns Narrow PartialNarrow non-stretch suede — snugger than Stan Smith/SuperstarTrue to size in length but runs narrow — wide feet go up half
Adidas Handball SpezialTrue to Size PartialRoomier than Samba among terrace trio; pliable suede stretchesTrue to size; half up if wide feet
Adidas Samba OGRuns Narrow VerifiedNarrow low-volume last — common complaintTrue to size length; half up if wide feet
Adidas Stan SmithTrue to Size PartialMedium-narrow tennis last — snugger than Superstar forefootTrue to size; half up if wide
Adidas SuperstarRuns Big PartialShell toe adds dead length; forefoot can still feel snugSize down half a size if narrow/average; TTS if wide
Adidas Ultraboost 1.0True to Size PartialPrimeknit stretches; TPU midfoot cage can feel tightTrue to size; half up if wide or thick socks
Yeezy Boost 350 V2Runs Small VerifiedTapered Primeknit toebox — limited stretch vs leatherSize up half a size (full size if wide feet)
Yeezy SlidesRuns Small PartialNarrow midfoot band; foam molds after break-inSize up one full size (whole sizes only; between sizes always round up)

Samba family matrix · Adidas hub · Yeezy hub

FAQ

Is Samba small or narrow?
Usually narrow (width), not a full size short. Wide feet often half up for volume.
Do Yeezys follow Adidas Samba rules?
No. 350 V2 commonly sizes up; do not copy Samba TTS length advice onto V2.
Ultraboost — which generation?
Check the Ultraboost page’s version note; generations differ in sock fit and cage feel.