👟 The Truth about Adidas Velosamba
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- Опубліковано 2 сер 2021
- What is a Velosamba? I offer my take on these cycling shoes from Adidas.
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As a footwear developer and executive for over 40 years, I want to commend you on your review. You covered the shoe basics (not too technical) and best of all, incorporated a verified users perspective WITH suggestions. I suggest you sending your video directly TO Adidas with a short note explaining. Send to Marketing AND Development.
Can you tell me why most shoes on the market are not actually shaped like a human foot? I figured you might know the answer. 😄
@@HOllyBOni because all feet are different. Universal fitment creates blends.
@@HOllyBOni LOL, I do know the answer. Because aesthetically how a shoe looks sells better than how a shoe FITS. Completely backward thinking, but “some” brands, especially European ones have more of an elliptical toe to match the overall shape of the foot. Think Birkenstock vs. Nike runners. Pretty clear.
@@michaellangfitt2077 Yeah, that's what I thought. Just bought my first pair of Altras, absolutely amazing.
BTW to me foot shaped shoes look perfectly fine. 🤷
@@cllris The problem is that the "universal fit" isn't exactly universal. I see these pointy shoes everywhere, but personally I've never seen a human foot shaped like that. 😅
I appreciate the correct pronunciation! Haven’t heard anyone call Adidas Adidas since I lived in Italy in 1993!
And yet, at 3:18, it's back to A-DEE-das :)
Dustin, I apologize for saying you pronounced Adidas wrong. I should have and meant to say, I’ve never heard anyone pronounce Adidas that way. I could well be wrong, have been before. Gwynn Lyell
Keep up the great content, your videos are hilarious.
@@gwynnlyell2539 it's the right way. 👍
Greetings from Adidas hometown.
@@moritz1 Well, I’ll correct my pronunciation. Thanks, it sounds strange after 50 plus years of saying it wrong.
@@gwynnlyell2539 yes, I can imagine that. Have a nice day!
Just a little notice but adidas cycling creation team IS WATCHING this video and highly appreciating your feedback. And indeed we're working on these things that should be improved :)
Love to hear this, Hit me with the next round!!
Well, there is that big Adidas campus here in town ...
God damn, one of the best shoe reviews I've seen in a long time, no bullshit, straight to the point, WITH ACTUAL USABILITY info and answering all the questions that I imagine you, as well as every other potential buyer, had when seeing the shoe for the first time. Some sneaker review channels should be taking notes here.
Why
When
How
These are the 3 questions, you answered all of them in an entertaining and concise manner. Definitely send this to Adidas, they'll hire you just for pronouncing the damn brand name correctly!
Big fan of my velosambas! They're perfect for days spent pedaling around the city with friends from bar to bar. Your opinion on the fit/features is spot on! About the only thing I'd add is they can be pretty toasty since they don't have a ton of ventilation. But, like you said, they're by far the best casual SPD shoes you can get these days.
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They used to produce the Adidas Minrett, which was probably the best all-round cycling shoe I've experienced. They coped with over 6 years of commuting and MTB use. This was before gravel was a thing.
Dustin, your videos are like candies, they're so sweet, don't last long and you want some more after. Cheers! 🍻
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I bought these shoes several days ago to ride my velomobile (a Quest), and I love them! They're a good compromise between comfort, look, and cycling.
I also discovered a whole new level of acceleration on my Bacchetta Giro 26 recumbent bike where I actually slightly lift the front wheel while ramping the speed up. Perfect for sporty commuters like me.
Made the mistake of rocking these out to Snoqualmie falls. The walk is quite steep and the sole does not flex. Great pair for cycling, not so much for long walks. My toes do hurt a wee bit too.
Adidas made shoes for Merckx so they have a long history in the sport. I'd like to see lightweight but durable and well ventilated XC/gravel shoes for long, hot days. Something minimalist and likely made out of Dyneema.
Adidas are you taking note to what David is saying here!
Really glad to see this review, much appreciation. Doesn't sound worth the upgrade over regular old Sambas and MKS pedals with the toeclips I've got on my commuter.
One of my first clipless shoes were a pair of Nike mtb shoes in a blue color back in the mid 90's. They lasted about 3 yrs before the lugged soles were so worn, they were just about as smooth as road shoes.
Thanks, DK, I like this style of review - clean, quick, hitting the pros and cons spot on. And of course the usual classic Dustin humor. 👏😀👍
Thank you for the motivation Paul!
Adidas owns 510... This explains a lot... Terrex fivetens and velosambas...
I was skeptic when the purchase happened, but so far most products seem like the match was made in heaven!
This was the review I needed to see! Great video, thanks Dustin. Looking forward to using mine! 🚲
Awesome review and video as usual - BUT, You need to listen to more Run-DMC ;-) "2 tone, black on white, the ones I like to wear when I rock my bike"
Great info! I hope you get some compensation for it! Back in the nineties I found some mid-high vans that had a stiff sole and accepted MTB cleats. They were perfect for my job riding a pedicab but like the Adidas not for big miles or trail use. They looked great as a casual shoe. I was sad when the the underside of the toes wore through from the little walking I did. The soles were stiff enough that the tip of the plastic "plate" started to poke out. It took a few years though. I've never seen another pair or I would buy them immediately! Gong to see if I can get my hands on those sambas!
Couldn't agree more. Absolutely love mine for casual stuff where I have to ride to meet friends and if I had to commute still they'd be perfect. What I'd love to see next, some terrex hiking style MTB stuff for better ankle support actual mtbing rather than commuting. I'm sorry Adidas but the Five Ten stuff just looks like early noughties skates shoes sort it out!
Appreciate the logical explanation-driven review and the humor is spot on ... Entertaining and helpful. Adi Dassler would have been proud! Ha!
Nice Video Dustin!
Here in Germany they are actually available in red, yellow, blue and off white with white stripes as well.🤙🏽
I would love your review on some DZR shoes!
I've run a couple pair of the DZR slip-on's, they look good and you can walk in them. Plus its a velcro flap, no laces.
I bought a pair of these when they first come out.I only commute in them(18 miles per day) and find them ideal for the job I also when down half a size for a more secure fit.
Doc martens 20 holes with steel cap and spd needs to happen!👢
🤣😂🤣
Red or black?
Highly agree that Adidas should dive deeper into cycling. Their recent limited run of "The Road Cycling Shoe" is one that I wish I could've snagged while available.
I would like to see exactly what you said, their take on an actual cycling shoe, yes gravel style.
I’m not a commuter but I’m a party rider. Lots of, you know, hydration stops. Shoes like these are awesome for someone like me.
I know a guy here in Portland who wears these all the time, including on a fun bikepacking trim from Seattle back here to Portland. (No not the STP, but through Gifford Pinchot).
I have a pair or two of Chrome clipless shoes (and Specialized Recon 3 and some others). I see Adidas now has these in a teal-like color, which I may buy ... I mean, we have the Pedalpalooza teal ride ...
I’ve seen a lot of these reviews mention heel slip, I don’t know how many may not know it but the extra lace holes at the top are meant to alleviate or eliminate that issue. Give it a shot.
Dang, this was everything I wanted to know when I was considering buying them but didn't. Great review!
Agree with a lot of your thoughts here. If I think about it hard, though, I'm not sure why I'd buy velosambas over sambas and flat pedals.
If you only have access to bikes that use clipless pedals, and don't want to modify for a flat pedal setup just to commute, this would be suitable. Also any kind of pedal attachment generally adds to pedaling efficiency. If you ran clips or foot straps, then normal shoes would be similar in this respect. Furthermore, sole stiffness increases pedaling efficiency as well.
To the point, entertaining, and informative. Cheers!
Missed out on the Velosamba - at least in Australia, the only ones left is the nylon upper ones and the blue vegan version. Hopefully can try a pair of these Velo Stans!
Way,way,way back in the stoned age(mid to late 1970’s) I had a pair of leather White and Blue Adidas Samba’s....sole wore through so I bought vibram sole rubber from a shoe-repair man (yes,it could have been a repair women,but was not) and glued on new soles...a couple of years later did the same. These excellent shoes were my main item of footwear(Before folk had multiple shoes) for many years..Brilliant.
The moment Converse comes up with a high cut cycling shoe version of their Chucks, I won't need a notification email. I'll be watching their website 24/7.
Really need to see you walking on tiles or concrete with the SPD cleats fitted.
Let's see the 'SPD crunch', or not.
A worthy replacement for the discontinued Chrome Kursk Pro. (Supposed to be a new Kursk out this fall.) Will have to try these! Thanks for the review.
You are welcome!
Would you say these would work well with flat pedals as well?? Especially if it’s a short commute
Really like the art in the background!
Great video. Does anyone know if there are options for a casual shoe that work with speedplay pedals?
What I'd like to see from Adidas? Of course a new interpretation of the venerable Eddy Merckx road bike shoes! It was one of the best, and best looking shoes back in '80s... and lace road shoes are having a renaissance nowdays...
YES YES YES!!!
I'm on my 2nd pair of Shimano CT5 for commuting/everyday/bike touring. They're not as stylish as these, have a really soft shank/plate for walking and are well made (2 year life, everyday). $40 cheaper. Good kit. I checked this video to see if the Adidas suit my "allday" use: they are more stylish than the CT5, but I'm not psyched about the stiffer shank plate (wish you showed more about that, it's important...) or cost. Adidas' Five Ten models look great too, but all the clip versions (if you can figure out their lineup) are too stiff (for mtb) and build quality is not great.
Adidas samba is my favorite shoe of all time- a Velo version -blew my mind but I wish it scored higher
Surprised you have not found Quoc shoes yet, the gran tourer shoe from them is by far the best cycling shoe on the market and they also make commuter shoes.
I bought a pair in size 12, and while the width and length feel good, the height/volume of the toebox seems pretty tight. I'm hoping they stretch, but I need to ride them more to find out. I did get the vegan model, not because I'm anti-leather, but because I wanted the blue ones.
Great review. I wanted them but don't have a need for a commuter SPD shoe. I would love Adidas and Nike (and New Balance and others too) invest in cycling shoes. I love my Five 10 shoes which have Adidas branding on them though. Love to see a major footwear company invest in cycling shoes though!
If there’s heel slip, do you think we should order a half size down?
Man did a better review in 5 mins than most would in 50 minutes. Cheers
How do these compare to something like the Chrome Truk Pro?
Wide foot or not sambas are famous for stretching and forming to your foot. Ive had a pair for over 10 years and they are like slippers
Interesting. I am returning size 11.. buying 11.5 as the 11 are a little too snug. My regular size is 10 or 10.5. I hope 11.5 doesn’t stretch too much. Or rather.. I just hope they fit and last! Thanks for the review!
how do they feel on different floor surfaces? i.e: sidewalk/Pathways.... gravel.....etc.
Hey Dustin, when you say “not for long rides,” due to comfort issues, could you please define “long ride?” Two hours, three hours, longer? Good review overall. Hopefully, more bike companies address a shoe that is capable for off-road and longer than a few hours, road riding. Former racer, triathlete and now, old guy, enjoying climbing and touring through nature. And in all my years, cycling shoes that are more race oriented, like my shimano s-phyre xc9’s are uncomfortable as f...k, after 50 miles. Especially, towards the lateral aspect of your toes. I have regular width and most, if not all, cycling shoes suck in this regard. Seems like with today’s technology, a simple fix. Hopefully, bump into you in P-town. Coffee n scones r on me. Love your channel
I did a few 1 & 1/2 hr rides(25 miles) in them it was about as much as I could handle. Good questions thanks for making me clarify!
@@EverythingsBeenDoneBit late, but, if I normally ride 4hours in normal Sambas. Would I feel the benefits of the Velosamba? Cheers.
Great review! Earned a like and subscribe! Quick question for you. If I commented to work (bike to train, train into the office), would they be comfortable to wear for a full workday (typical office waking)? Or should I keep a different pair of shoes I'm the office? Thanks!
I have commuted all my working life by bike and always keep a "work" pair at work. Bike shoes (well mine) get wet fairly often so nice to get out of those. Shoes and lunchboxes are the awkward bulky things so never really commute with those.
@@philr696 cheers! Great insight!
Very helpful review! You did let one uh-dee-duz slip in 😂
Bawahaha good catch 😂
How do they manage while skiding? I'm scared to buy them if there not safe for fixed...
Really good review. Your knowledge of clothing really shines through. Now it's Nike's turn. Let's keep that rivalry going
Appreciate you Robin!
Great video, you might just have willed that gravel shoe into existence 😆
In addition to commuting, they are actually really nice for MTB as well.
Love to hear this!
Really? Always wondered. I own a pair and might try them on some platform SPDs soon. thanks for the insight! Did you ever get foot fatigue / flex ache at all? I typically ride big(er) enduro stuff.
@@Skip-vm1rf Not much fatigue for me - I'm 160lbs, and don't notice much flex at all. Used them for bigger days all over Colorado without much issue, and ma also running them with platform SPDs.
I'd like to check out the 510 Free ride or Crank Bros Mallet Lace
Agree with cons, heavy ankle side and sole able to make smaller.
Wife and I have the black jawns.... I would like the off white pair thou just cause. We wear them for coffee shop and take daughter to the park rides.
Spot on with the gravel shoe, they announced it today.
I better get on that thing before it sells out!
Hi can someone tell me if these are suitable for spin?
It's interesting to me that since Adidas acquired five ten, They didn't carry over that tech to these. I have the five ten district clips..they seem to check the boxes that the sambar are missing
Good suggestion I will check them out.
@@EverythingsBeenDone tad heavy and not too breathable..so a good cold/wet commuter/mtb shoe. But totally walkable
I have a red one and it's amazing so far!
Loved this review hilarious and informative! (noted Vegan available on adidas aus site now) Perhaps they did listen? ;)
Adidas used to do great cycling shoes. I rode nothing but Eddy Merckx Adidas in my early years. “70’s style”
How they compare to Giro Rumble shoes?
Any suggestions on sneakers on flat pedals? I have not converted to clipless yet but still appreciate a nice flat bottomed sneaker. Mostly road/gravel
Some MTB friends of mine ride plain old Vans with Diety Deftrap Pedals or Crank Bros Stamp 1 Pedals. Both really cheap pedal options. I ran the stamps on my gravel commuter before I went clipless and they stuck like glue. Not having to clip in made me a lot faster than my clipless friends at stop lights and stop signs.
Thanks, great review. Question: what do you think about bike touring? I normally do 60 to 70 miles a day when touring and want a shoe that is comfortable to walk in the evening around my campground without the need to bring an extra pair. any thoughts, if possible...thanks again and cheers
These could be a perfect match for this.
I would test them on some 60 mile days before you commit to the tour in them.
I think you’ll find a place for them in your life even if they don’t work for the tour!
Great deal. Just right size for us. Wish we had bought one sooner.
The style for miles! but def with the originals logo tho ;)
Well... Bigger sizes would be nice 😊 only Shimano and Lake makes bigger then an 48 EU, and they are always in backorder 😔
Dustin is maybe the most thoughtful product reviewer I've heard yet. He's giving Ah-dee-daz real honest tips that i totally agree with
Humbled!!!
Thanks for the great video! Is this possible to keep them all day long ? By that I mean not walking all day but at least keeping them while working in the office ? That is the main issue with my Chrome spd
I think it would fine to wear them all day at the office.
@@EverythingsBeenDone Thanks man ! I'll get them :)
I'm still yet to understand why Vans have not made a cycling shoe...
Do these click or crunch when walking around on the sidewalk?
I badly want a pair of Vans UA SK8-Mid Reissue clipless version!
Thanks for the review. Would you say these were OK for a flattish 50 mile rise?
Yes they would absolutely work for that.
@@EverythingsBeenDone Thanks. I'm riding to Paris next month doing about 50 miles a day over 6 days
I would Like to see a more performance shoe made more for walking like some Five Ten shoes, a brand that Adidas has recently acquired like the Kestrel models are clipless yet allow for walking a bit. They are a leather upper but made more performance material inside leather outer then what the Vlelosamba is made of, older tech if made right in thin leather works for the model having seen somebody use the Samba as a tennis shoe but the older thinner suede/reground leather shoe. The guy wanted a more flexible shoe then what was out in High School in the mid 2000's for bending his foot while playing for the High School team.
I have a wide foot and they fit great.
I wish cycling shoes came in hobbit width. I ended up getting spd sandals. They work decently well. Plus I can jump into the river mid ride.
5ten fit wide feet. 14wide here. Also, I've had good luck with Specialized spds. Sandals sound cool though.
@@michaelgoddard9089 are these more the mtb clipless? I tried a pair and they were so narrow. Babiest of feet. Maybe I’ll try a different model. The clipless sandals are pretty comfy off the bike. Definitely not aero. But for adventure biking they’re pretty rad.
You're good!!!! Thanks
Since they own 5Ten, I'm surprised these weren't better. Someday, perhaps!
Great video Dustin, thanks for touching on the non-vegan aspect there too, very useful ;)
what leather is it?
I’m a uk 9 but had to buy 9.5 for mine which are still snug but the uk 10 were 2 big for anyone that is going to buy these.
appreciate it DK!!
Great review man!!!
What are the glasses/ goggles you have in the thumbnail?
Anyone else found that the cleat plate threads strip really easily?
I would love s stiff sole shoe for.....FLAT pedals. Please.
Can someone yell at Vans to make some gravel spd shoes in their Old Skool and weatherproofed Sk8 hi-tops? Would totally buy em up.
2:56 thats what i was looking for
so it's the shoes by the traditional adidas size?
These are based off of soccer shoes. I have had their Samba Classics with the super high tongue multiple times. I imagine they would similar to those. For flats they are probably perfect but clipped in I would be skeptical.
yep
i already love the sambas
Absolutely correct such a huge hole in the market.
Remember the vans warner spd shoe?❤
nike acg for gravel, maybe a dunk or classic pegasus