Best Women’s Adidas Originals Shoes 2023
We take a look at the iconic range of Adidas Originals and pick out some of our favourite shoes available right now
The Adidas Original line of shoes and sneakers is among the most instantly-recognisable around.
From the Superstar to the Stan Smith, the range is full of iconic shoes that have evolved away from sport and into fashion staples.
In this article, we’re going to bring you a brief history of some of the Adidas Originals classics to have taken the sneaker world by storm in recent years. We’re also going to pick out five of our favourite Adidas Originals options available at the moment.
So, with the introductions out of the way, let’s begin taking a closer look at the history of some of the Adidas Originals line of shoes.
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Adidas Originals Shoes – History And Introduction
The Adidas brand was officially unveiled in 1949 after having originally been founded by Adolf Dassler in the mid-1920s. Since then, the company has developed into one of the biggest sportswear brands in the world and is a household name when it comes to clothing and sports apparel.
Adidas originally started out making performance running shoes but over the years the brand has expanded its range to include a wide range of different sports and lifestyle products.
Since its official launch back in 1997, Adidas Originals has been the line of products which encompasses most of the company’s lifestyle sneakers and casualwear. The main difference between Adidas and Adidas Originals is that Adidas is mainly focused on sport-specific products, whereas Adidas Originals primarily includes the brand’s casualwear and lifestyle products.
Adidas are well known for their wide range of classic and iconic sneakers, and most of the brands best-selling lifestyle shoes fit into the Adidas Originals range. The Adidas Originals range of products uses the Trefoil logo, which had previously been used for all Adidas products.
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Many of Adidas Originals sneakers began life as sport-specific shoes. For example, the famous Stan Smith was initially a tennis shoe, while the iconic Superstar started out as a low-top professional basketball shoe.
Despite being originally designed for the world of professional sports, many of these shoes quickly gained popularity and notoriety in other settings. For example, the Superstar became a popular favourite in the music industry in the 1980s and 1990s, and the Stan Smith gained popularity as a fashion trainer.
These days, the Adidas Originals range of sneakers and clothing houses some of the brand’s most iconic and popular classic items, with many of them being best-sellers.
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So, now that we’ve covered some of the basic things to know about the Adidas Originals range, it’s time to pick out some of our favourite women’s shoes around at the moment.
Best Women’s Adidas Originals Shoes 2023 – Our Pick
The following is a selection of our favourite women’s Adidas Originals shoes out there at the moment. All of the shoes featured below were available to buy directly from Adidas on the official website at the time of writing, but it’s never a bad idea to have a browse of the Adidas Originals section of the official Adidas site to see what’s on offer, as the range and selection of products is regularly updated.
1) Adidas Originals Stan Smith
Where to buy: www.adidas.com
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Originally developed as a running shoe, the Adidas Originals Stan Smith has developed into a fashion staple, and is one of the shoes responsible for helping to establish the white sneaker trend. The Stan Smith has been around for more than 50 years and it has truly withstood the test of time over the years, making it a perfect addition to any wardrobe. Predominantly a white trainer, the green trim version remains as one of the most popular options – though these days Adidas have plenty of different detail colours to choose from, including a triple white option.
2) Adidas Originals Superstar
Where to buy: www.adidas.com
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The next option on our list is the classic Adidas Originals Superstar. Like many of Adidas’ best-selling casualwear options, the Superstar began life as a sport shoe. Originally developed as a basketball shoe in the 1970s, the Superstar made a transition away from the court and onto the street as its popularity amongst basketball professionals gradually began to decline. These days, the Superstar is as popular as ever, and it’s another timeless classic that can fit into any wardrobe.
3) Adidas Originals Busenitz
Where to buy: www.adidas.com
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Next up is the Adidas Originals Busenitz. Part of an ongoing collaboration with American skateboarder Dennis Busenitz, this shoe is another example of a sneaker that has transcended the sport to become a lifestyle and casualwear classic. These days, the Busenitz remains as one of Adidas Originals’ best-selling shoes, and there are plenty of different styles and colours available on the Adidas website, including the black, white and gold option shown above.
4) Adidas Originals Gazelle
Where to buy: www.adidas.com
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Next up is the Adidas Gazelle. Featuring its classic leather suede upper and the classic three stripes design, this shoe is another tried-and-tested classic. This shoe is steeped in history, having been first introduced back in the 1960s. The modern-day version available today and shown above honours the 1991 design and is available in a wide range of eye-catching and more minimal colours, including the navy and white option pictured above.
5) Adidas Originals Ozweego
Where to buy: www.adidas.com
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The final option on our list is the Adidas Originals Ozweego. These are a great option if you’re looking to make a style statement with a pair of modern classics. Adidas say that the Ozweegos fuse 90s and 00s style with a futuristic design to make for a unique shoe that can fit a wide range of looks. They are a big shoe but are lightweight and comfortable, and are available in a range of options, including the white and black colour style shown above.
Anything Else To Bear In Mind?
One obvious thing to be careful with when shopping online for shoes is getting the size right. If you’ve already owned one of the pairs of Adidas shoes featured above, then you can shop confidently online knowing which size to go for.
However, if you’re thinking of buying one of the pairs of shoes above for the first time, then it may be worth popping into your local Adidas store to try on a few pairs for yourself before making a purchase, so you can find your perfect size.
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If this isn’t possible and you’ll be shopping online, then be sure to check out the size guide on the official Adidas website. It’s also worth familiarising yourself with the returns, refunds and exchanges policy on the Adidas site (or any other site you’re planning on buying from) before making a purchase.
Wrapping Things Up – Our Final Thoughts
So, that brings us to the end of our look at the best Women’s Adidas Originals shoes for women. We’ve walked you through how Adidas Originals came to be, and have also picked out five of our favourite options available at the time of writing.
We think that all of the shoes featured above are timeless classics that could fit into any wardrobe, but we’ve picked the Adidas Originals Stan Smith as our top option thanks to it being one of the most iconic white sneakers out there.
