THE CLASSIC GAZELLE SHOES TAKE A BOLD STANCE. Lace closure Suede upper Synthetic lining Rubber outsole It wouldn't be a list of adidas' most iconic shoes without the Gazelle. First worn on indoor courts in the '70s, the suede shoe is gaining new fans to this day. Now the style you covet is lifted up to new heights. It's stacked three layers high, for a new perspective on the classic style. Size down from your normal.