Adidas Gazelle

Pros: they have blue ones
Cons: worst product ever to wear the adidas name

These were DESIGNED for indoor soccer, how come if you use them for anything but easy street wear they fall apart like wet toilet paper? I admit after I felt I had to move on from the Samba Classics the Gazells caught my eye. The Gazells although...

Pros: cool and very comfortable
Cons: old colours discontinued

these are the best/coolist trainers ever made. they are as timeless as denim jeans and as comfortable as a pair of sheep skin moccasins. I got my first pair in the mid 80s, they were ideal for breakdance and BMX shoes. Back in around 1991 was the last time i owned a pair. my friends took the micky and my nic name became gazelle. about 2 years later they were all wearing them. now i want a to get some again but cant find them in the old colours. ...GAZELLE...

Pros: Sole grips just enough allowing needed "give" on turf.
Cons: Not much support and wear out quickly.

The problem with gum soled indoor shoes is they grab the turf too much. Because they don't slip out, force transfers to the knees which can result in ligament damage (torn ACL). That's why I play in gazelles because they have no grips on the sole. The flat sole grabs the turf just fine but has some "give". Although they wear out faster and don't offer as much support, they're comfortable and about as safe a shoe you'll find for indoor soccer.