Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange (PS): guide and sizing

Who said kids' sneakers had to be black, gray or white? The Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) bring the silhouette that keeps popping up in street style feeds down to preschool size, and they do it with a mix of blue, orange and black you can spot from across the playground. If you're looking for kids' adidas Gazelle with a personality of their own, this pair goes straight on your list.

The Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) are the preschool version of the adidas Originals Gazelle, inspired by the reissue of the 1991 model. They feature a Focus Blue suede upper, serrated Three Stripes and a heel pull tab in contrasting tones, a textile lining and a rubber outsole with a herringbone pattern.

Side view of the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) with blue suede upper and contrasting Three Stripes — The Focus Blue suede is the undisputed star of this kids' pair.

What makes these blue and orange kids' adidas Gazelle special?

History explains the colors. The Gazelle launched in 1966 as adidas' first running shoe to swap leather for suede: lighter and, above all, able to take on much more vivid colors when dyed. In fact, one of the two original versions was already blue and designed for training.

This PS edition is based on the 1991 reissue, the low-profile, clean-lined version everyone associates with the model today. The palette breaks down like this: Focus Blue as the base color, Solar Orange on the accents and Core Black rounding it all off. The result is a far cry from the typical monochrome Gazelle, and that's exactly what makes it so photogenic.

The Solar Orange accents break up the blue with a really vivid contrast.

Adidas Gazelle PS materials: what you notice when you hold them

Pick them up and the first thing you notice is the velvety feel of the suede and how flat and light the silhouette is. These are the details that make the difference:

Blue suede upper with contrasting serrated Three Stripes.
Heel pull tab, super handy so little ones can put them on with less of a struggle.
Textile lining and padded insole for everyday wear.
Narrow fit inherited from the original model.
Rubber outsole with herringbone pattern, the classic Gazelle grip.

A tip from someone who's had suede at home with kids: a dedicated brush and a protective spray before the first wear help the blue keep up with playground life.

Heel detail of the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) with contrasting pull tab — The heel pull tab makes them easy to put on and take off.

Top view of the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) showing laces and tongue — From above you can see the narrow fit typical of the Gazelle.

How do kids' adidas Gazelle fit? Size guide

The consensus among buyers is clear: the Gazelle fits true to size, but it has a narrow fit. If your little one has wide feet, the most common advice is to go up half a size so they don't pinch, especially in the first few days.

For kids' sizes, it's also worth leaving a little room to grow, roughly a finger's width at the toe. Before deciding, check the available sizes for this model and measure the foot at the end of the day, when it's most swollen.

Rubber outsole with herringbone pattern on the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) — The rubber outsole with herringbone pattern, the Gazelle's signature grip.

How to style the blue kids' Adidas Gazelle

With blue and orange already on their feet, the rule is simple: plain, neutral clothing so the contrast speaks for itself. These are our favorite combos for the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS):

Straight jeans + white tee: the go-to basic for school that never fails.
Heather gray tracksuit: sporty look with a retro vibe, very '90s.
Black sweatshirt: echoes the Core Black and lets the blue and orange stand out.
Mini-me look: pair them with adult Gazelle in another color for the family photo that'll end up in your stories.

The only thing we'd avoid is very busy prints: with this palette, less is more.

The Core Black balances the combo and makes outfits easy.

Pair of Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) in front view showing the blue suede toe — Front view of the pair: low profile and suede toe.

Where to buy the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS)?

At Next Step you get them 100% new and authentic, with 14-day returns (calendar days from delivery) and fast shipping to Spain and all of Europe. If the size isn't right, there's room to exchange them, no drama.

Want to see more colors? Check out our Adidas Gazelle collection. And if this pair has already won you over, get the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) at Next Step before your size sells out.

Back view of the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) with contrasting heel — Back view: the contrasting heel completes the retro look.

Frequently asked questions

Do kids' Adidas Gazelle run big or small?+

Adidas Gazelle usually fit true to size, but they have a narrow fit inherited from the original model, so if your child has wide feet the most common advice is to go up half a size for extra comfort, especially during the first few days of wear. Also leave some room at the toe for growing.

What does (PS) mean on Adidas Gazelle?+

PS stands for Preschool, meaning the size range designed for preschool-age kids, sitting between baby sizes (TD or I) and junior sizes (GS or J), so the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) are made for the littlest ones in the house.

What material are the Adidas Gazelle Focus Blue Solar Orange Core Black (PS) made of?+

They have a blue suede upper with Three Stripes and orange and black details, a textile lining, a padded insole and a rubber outsole with a herringbone pattern, the same material formula that has made the Gazelle a classic since adidas first launched it in 1966.

How do you clean kids' suede Adidas Gazelle?+

The best option is to dry-clean the suede with a dedicated brush and a suede eraser, working gently on stains, and to avoid the washing machine because too much water can stiffen the material and dull the color. A protective spray before the first wear helps repel everyday dirt.