New Without Box There us a line on the inside label to prevent instore returns. The favorite sneaker of everyone from hip-hop giants to British rockers to American pop stars, the Adidas Gazelle first dropped in 1966 as a true athletic shoe. Over the next couple decades, Adidas continued to update the sneaker for better performance and style, securing a permanent place for it in the sneaker hall of fame. Leather upper. Rubber sole. Import.