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adidas SL 72 — releases & stockists
The SL 72 is the retro runner lane of the terrace wave — a 1972 Olympic training shoe that returned as the next rotation once Samba and Gazelle saturated. Boutique allocations are smaller than the Samba's, which makes stockist information genuinely scarce.
We're tracking 1 SL 72 release, 1 currently live or in limited stock. The newest is the adidas SL 72 "Core Black / Yellow / Red (Bob Marley)" (February 13, 2026).
Releases
| Date | Release | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-13 | adidas SL 72 "Core Black / Yellow / Red (Bob Marley)" | limited stock |
How the SL 72 compares
| SL 72 | Handball Spezial | Samba | Gazelle | Campus | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Origin | 1972 Olympic training shoe | 1979 indoor handball shoe | 1950 indoor football trainer | 1966 training shoe | 1980s basketball shoe |
| Fit | Narrow retro-runner fit; true to size for narrow-to-medium feet | 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 | Wider and flatter than the terrace models; true to size |
| Profile | Nylon/suede upper, wedge EVA midsole | Suede upper, T-toe, gum midsole with extra cushion | Low-profile leather/suede, gum sole | Soft suede, rounded toe, rubber cupsole | Suede upper, flat vulc-feel sole |
| Distribution | Core wide; collab and SMU colorways restricted | 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 | Campus 00s wide; ADV/collabs through skate and boutique doors |
Sizing
The SL72 fits like a narrow retro runner — true to size for narrow to medium feet, half up otherwise.