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adidas Campus
No releases tracked yet
No Campus releases tracked yet — coverage begins with the current season.
About the Campus
The Campus sits between basketball heritage and the skate program — the 80s hoops shoe that adidas Skateboarding and the boutique tier keep reworking. The 00s and ADV versions run through skate shops and consortium accounts tracked here.
We're not yet tracking any Campus releases — coverage begins with the current season.
How the Campus compares
| Campus | Handball Spezial | Samba | Gazelle | SL 72 | Superstar | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | 1980s basketball shoe | 1979 indoor handball shoe | 1950 indoor football trainer | 1966 training shoe | 1972 Olympic training shoe | 1969 basketball shoe |
| Fit | Wider and flatter than the terrace models; true to size | Close to true to size; roomier than a Samba | Runs narrow and long; most go down half a size | Snug and slightly narrow; true to size for most | Narrow retro-runner fit; true to size for narrow-to-medium feet | Runs big; many go down half a size |
| Profile | Suede upper, flat vulc-feel sole | Suede upper, T-toe, gum midsole with extra cushion | Low-profile leather/suede, gum sole | Soft suede, rounded toe, rubber cupsole | Nylon/suede upper, wedge EVA midsole | Leather upper, rubber shell toe |
| Distribution | Campus 00s wide; ADV/collabs through skate and boutique doors | GR colorways wide; seasonal and SPZL-line drops boutique-restricted | Core wide; Wales Bonner and SMUs boutique-restricted | Seasonal colorways wide; Indoor and collabs restricted | Core wide; collab and SMU colorways restricted | Core wide; vintage reissues and collabs restricted |
Sizing
The Campus runs wider and flatter than the terrace models — true to size for most, and wide feet are comfortable without sizing up.