Adidas’s Fresh Take on an Iconic Sneaker May Be Its Best-Looking Version Yet

For a flat-soled, slim shoe, this new treatment of the iconic Gazelle silhouette features quite a bit of depth.

Close-up of a yellow suede sneaker with teal and red zigzag stripes and white laces, featuring the name "Bob.

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By Hayley Helms

Published February 9, 2026

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Updated February 9, 2026

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The Gazelle is undoubtedly one of the most iconic styles to come from Adidas in the global sportswear brand’s 76-year history, right up there with the Samba.

For such a notable silhouette, it takes a lot to make it stand out from the crowd (and its own history).

Pair of mustard yellow suede Adidas sneakers with green stripes and white soles. — Despite being brighter than the initial 2024 collaboration sneaker between the estate of Bob Marley and Adidas, the 2026 still manages to maintain restrained style.

That’s why the latest version of the slim sneaker is so noteworthy: the new Bob Marley x Adidas Collection pays homage to the reggae legend’s love of football and makes a standout sneaker even more memorable in the process.

A storied shoe, remixed

The Gazelle was introduced in 1966, and in the decades since, it has become one of the most well-known and beloved training and lifestyle shoes on the market.

Yellow suede sneakers with teal and red striped accents and white soles worn with beige pants. — The 2026 version nails the 1991 look, complete with authentic details like the suede upper and molded tongue.

The new Gazelle Jamaica x Bob Marley Shoes, designed to honor the legacy of the reggae artist and his enduring love of (non-American) football, are built upon the 1991 version of the shoe, which featured its classic premium suede upper and molded tongue.

This isn’t the first time Adidas has released a Bob Marley collection; in 2024, the global athletic brand partnered with the late artist’s estate, releasing a special edition of the Adidas Originals SL 72 sneaker.

Pair of mustard yellow suede Adidas sneakers with green stripes, white laces, and white soles on a light background. — Pops of red appear on the insole and bordering the iconic Three Stripes.

While 2024’s special edition style was more restrained in its approach to color, this year’s sneaker leans into the vibrant colors of Jamaican culture.

“Football is freedom”

The new year sees the revival of that partnership via the Gazelle, whose aesthetic is a more vivid tribute to Marley than the previous special edition shoe.

This time, the Gazelle is dressed in a Jamaican/Rastafarian combo of red, green, yellow and black on the leather upper.

Yellow suede sneaker with teal leather heel tab and white textured sole worn with white socks. — The patch on the ankle features a image of Marley and his personal philosophy on football.

Minimal yet impactful branding pointing toward the collaboration can be found across the shoe.

First, there’s the subtle “Bob” that replaces the Gazelle nameplate on the sidewall of the shoe, which in and of itself gives this shoe a brand-new identity.

Yellow Adidas sneaker with teal and red stripes, white laces, and "Bob" embroidered on the side. — “Bob” appears on the shoe’s sidewall in place of the traditional Gazelle branding.

Then, there’s the embossed patch on the heel that features Bob Marley’s autograph and likeness along with the phrase “Football Is Freedom,” his personal take on the power of the sport.

Alongside the retro feel and special-edition details of the shoe, classic components including the grippy rubber outsole remain.

Availability and pricing

The Gazelle Jamaica x Bob Marley Shoes, which retail for $110, are still available on Adidas’s website. Given the popularity of the shoe and the excitement around the launch, sizes may get snapped up quickly.

Yellow suede sneaker with green stripes, white laces, and a white sole.

Adidas Gazelle Jamaica x Bob Marley Shoes

$110 at Adidas

About the Author: Hayley Helms is an associate editor at Gear Patrol specializing in outdoor gear. Once upon a time, she wrote for Men’s Journal, Gearjunkie and Shape. Whether it’s testing a new rain shell or putting a pair of hiking boots through its paces, she leaves no stone unturned (however, she always Leaves No Trace).

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