Every piece available at Comme des Garçons balances an innovative design with practicality. The CDG x adidas Samba sneaker was designed to be an all-day sneaker, so finding the right size guarantees the best comfort.
Understanding the Fit of Your CDG Samba
The standard low-profile design found in the samba sneaker is maintained. The CDG x adidas Samba also features premium leather uppers and a rubber cupsole. The samba’s design allows a tailored fit around the midfoot.
Standard / Narrow Feet: This design is recommended to be purchased in the true US size.
Wide Feet: This design is recommended to be purchased in the US size +0.5 for a comfortable fit around the toe box.
Do CDG x adidas Sambas Run Big, Small, or True to Size?
Comfort is crucial when selecting the footwear in the collection. The design of the CDG samba was inspired by the style of the classic tennis sneaker and wraps the foot in a secure tailored fit, so for most of our US customers the samba runs true to size.
Overall Fit: For most US customers, the samba design runs true to size.
Foot Feel & Break-In: Designed to fit more rigid and tailored for a snug fit initially, with a break in period that will yield a custom fit to your foot, due to the leather and suede that comprise the exterior.
Narrow to Standard Feet: Order your regular US Sneaker size.
Wide Feet: To avoid the sleek, slightly narrow toe box, but maintain an overall comfortable fit, order a half a size (+0.5 US) from your regular size.
CDG x adidas Samba Sizing Chart & Measurements
This guide is designed for US customers who wish to order the CDG x adidas Samba with as little fuss as possible. Online shopping should be easy! Just measure your feet for an exact fit. You will have the incomparable comfort the Samba style is famous for.To get the most precise fit, your foot must be measured fully on a flat surface, and without the assistance of a shoe.
| Foot Length (Inches) | Foot Length (CM) | US Men’s Size | US Women’s Size | EU Size |
| 9.5″ | 24.1 cm | 7 | 8 | 40 |
| 9.8″ | 24.9 cm | 8 | 9 | 41 1/3 |
| 10.1″ | 25.7 cm | 9 | 10 | 42 2/3 |
| 10.5″ | 26.7 cm | 10 | 11 | 44 |
| 10.8″ | 27.5 cm | 11 | 12 | 45 1/3 |
If your feet are between two sizes, select the larger size for a more comfortable fit and if thicker socks are desired. At Comme des Garçons, the goal is to establish a simple online shopping experience to make sure that before you know it, you’re in your new CDG sambas with total certainty. To help you know your perfect size, here are the measurements.
Materials, Arch Support & Break-In Period of the CDG Samba
At Comme des Garçons, we use luxury materials in our practical designs. Entering into the CDG samba, you can feel the high quality of the construction and design. This sneaker is built on a classic, low profile, cupsole which integrates sophisticated arch support and ground feel.
Expected Break-In Period: This sneaker is light and easy to wear and should be fully broken in after 2-3 wears.
Arch & Insole Support: The in-built sockliner provides light-to-medium arch support.
Leather Flexibility: The upper leather of the samba is premium and can easily be broken in and shaped to your foot.
Sizing Information for CDG Sambras Versus Other Sneakers
The best way to determine your CDG Samba size is to look at similar sneaker styles you already own. The CDG collaboration sneakers are sized similarly to most US/European sneakers. They have a low, slim design, and most styles have a narrow/sleek toe box.
The CDG Samba is sized like the following sneaker styles:
Samba OG/Gazelle: Exactly the same size. The CDG Samba and Gazelle/Samba models are the same design, and compare to most of the models in the Adidas lineup.
Play Chuck 70: If you take a smaller size in Chuck Taylors, then this is the size you should take in the CDG Samba.
Air Force 1/Dunk: These are roomy styles, and you should take half a size bigger from your 1s/Dunks for the Samba if you like a roomier fit.
CDG Samba Sizing FAQ
Are CDG Sambas sized for men and women?
Yes, the standard sizing for the CDG collaborations is US standard unisex sizing. Women can look up their size using this conversion: US Women’s 8 = US Men’s 6.5 is a size 8 in the US. Women typically need to size down 1.5 sizes to be in the ballpark of their usual women’s size.
Will the leather uppers stretch eventually?
The quality leather used in our sneaker uppers means the leather will gradually soften and conform to the shape of your foot with wear. It will ease the fit around the foot over time.
Are these good for feet that are wide?
There is a narrow toe box in the classic terrace silhouette. If your feet are wide, we advise that you go up a half size (+0.5 US) for the best fit. As part of the Comme des Garçons philosophy, we think it is really important that your fit is correct to ensure that your CDG samba is a complete blend of everyday use and art design.