Adidas SL 72 RS Cordura Wonder Taupe Earth Strata

Adidas SL 72 RS Cordura Wonder Taupe Earth Strata — Super Light since 1972

The SL 72 was created for the 1972 Munich Olympics as an extremely lightweight running shoe: “SL” precisely means Super Light, and “72” is the year. It was the first adidas model to feature the trefoil logo and became the shoe that many athletes wore to step onto the podium instead of their competition shoes. The RS version—from “reshaped”—retains that upper and adds a slightly more robust sole. This Cordura construction raises the bar for durability.

The SL 72 RS — nylon, suede, and Cordura fabric

The silhouette retains the original’s low, streamlined profile: a lightweight body with suede reinforcements on the toe, heel, and eyelets, plus a toothed rubber sole. In this version, Cordura fabric—known for its abrasion resistance—replaces part of the classic nylon. Wonder Taupe covers the base, while Earth Strata adds earthy contrast to the overlays and heel.

Materials and technology

• Upper: High-strength Cordura fabric in Wonder Taupe with Earth Strata suede overlays; classic three stripes and trefoil
• Interior: Lightweight textile lining; padded insole; thin running-style tongue
• Sole: EVA midsole with a rubber toe protector; toothed rubber outsole for grip, in the RS version slightly more robust than the OG

Why buy the Adidas SL 72 RS Cordura Wonder Taupe at Next Step?

It’s the silhouette that debuted the trefoil, in its most durable version. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from receipt and fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the Adidas SL 72 RS Cordura Wonder Taupe Earth Strata

Earth tones pair well with ecru, brown, olive green, and washed denim. Its slim profile works well with straight-leg trousers cropped above the toothed sole. Discover more styles in our Adidas collection at Next Step.