Does the Adidas Gazelle Run Big or Small?
The Adidas Gazelle (Slim Trainer) runs about a half-size small with a narrow toe box. See the US/UK/EU/CM conversion chart and what size to order.
How the Gazelle fits
The Adidas Gazelle (Slim Trainer) runs about a half-size small. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, we recommend going up a half size from your usual. It has a narrow toe box and low / flat arch support, with a suede upper that shapes how the fit settles over time.
Gazelle fit specs
| Category | Slim Trainer |
| Length Fit | Runs Small (~½ size) |
| Toe Box Profile | Narrow |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat |
| Upper Material | Suede |
Size conversion chart
US, UK, EU and centimetre equivalents. Use it alongside the fit note above to land the right size in the Gazelle.
| US | UK | EU | CM |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 | 3 | 36 | 22 |
| 4.5 | 3.5 | 36.5 | 22.5 |
| 5 | 4 | 37 | 23 |
| 5.5 | 4.5 | 37.5 | 23.5 |
| 6 | 5 | 38 | 24 |
| 6.5 | 5.5 | 38.5 | 24.5 |
| 7 | 6 | 39 | 25 |
| 7.5 | 6.5 | 40 | 25.5 |
| 8 | 7 | 41 | 26 |
| 8.5 | 7.5 | 41.5 | 26.5 |
| 9 | 8 | 42 | 27 |
| 9.5 | 8.5 | 42.5 | 27.5 |
| 10 | 9 | 43 | 28 |
| 10.5 | 9.5 | 44 | 28.5 |
| 11 | 10 | 44.5 | 29 |
| 11.5 | 10.5 | 45 | 29.5 |
| 12 | 11 | 46 | 30 |
| 12.5 | 11.5 | 46.5 | 30.5 |
| 13 | 12 | 47 | 31 |
| 13.5 | 12.5 | 47.5 | 31.5 |
| 14 | 13 | 48 | 32 |
| 14.5 | 13.5 | 48.5 | 32.5 |
| 15 | 14 | 49 | 33 |
Frequently asked questions
Does the Adidas Gazelle run big or small?
The Adidas Gazelle runs about a half-size small. Compared with a true-to-size sneaker, we recommend going up a half size from your usual.
What size should I get in the Adidas Gazelle?
If you normally wear a US 10, target a US 10.5 in the Gazelle. A US 9 foot maps to about US 9.5 and a US 11 to about US 11.5, because the model runs about a half-size small.
Is the Adidas Gazelle wide or narrow?
It has a narrow toe box that hugs the foot. Upper material is suede, which affects how much it gives over time.
What kind of arch support does the Adidas Gazelle have?
Arch support is rated low / flat on the Gazelle (Slim Trainer). It sits flat, so add an insole if you need more support.
Compare the Gazelle to another shoe
Select both shoes to see your sizing verdict
| Spec | Adidas Gazelle | Shoe B |
|---|---|---|
| Length Fit | Runs Small (~½ size) | — |
| Toe Box Profile | Narrow | — |
| Arch Support | Low / Flat | — |
| Upper Material | Suede | — |