Adidas Originals
Crystal Sky Gazelle Bold Platform Sneakers Women
The adidas Originals Gazelle Bold Platform Sneakers are low-top women's shoes featuring a light blue Crystal Sky suede upper with leather overlays and a 1.75-inch (4.5 cm) stacked gum rubber platform sole. Key specifications include a faux-leather and fabric lining, removable foam footbed, and non-skid rubber outsole (model JQ3583). Designed for casual daily wear, user feedback indicates good comfort for all-day activities, though the platform adds noticeable weight and the suede upper requires protection from wet conditions.
- Color
- Crystal Sky
- Material
- Suede upper with leather overlays, faux-leather and fabric lining, gum rubber sole
- Gender
- female
- Style
- casual
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Color
Specifications
Women's platform sneakers from adidas Originals with suede upper and gum rubber sole
Removable foam footbed, non-skid gum rubber outer sole, platform height 1.75 inches
- Color
- Crystal Sky
- Material
- Suede upper with leather overlays, faux-leather and fabric lining, gum rubber sole
- Secondary
- leather, rubber
- Style
- casual
- Occasion
- everyday, casual
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Shoes
Additional Attributes
- suede upper
- leather overlays
- faux-leather lining
- fabric lining
- removable foam footbed
- non-skid gum rubber outer sole
- platform height 4.5 cm
- adidas Originals
Product Insights
The Crystal Sky Gazelle Bold Platform Sneakers from Adidas Originals deliver a 60-year street culture legacy and high-fashion cachet from collaborations with Gucci, NOAH, and Y-3, packaged in a romantic pastel palette of light blue suede and cream overlays with a heart-stitched toe and drip heel. They fit true to classic Gazelle sizing (half size down from Stan Smith) with a padded tongue and collar, and the removable foam footbed accommodates custom orthotics, while the gum rubber outsole provides better wet traction than standard Adisasoles. However, the light suede upper requires ongoing care with a maintenance kit, is water-sensitive and prone to staining, and the platform sole adds noticeable weight, making this a trade-off between elevated style and practical upkeep.
Verified claims
- Seasonal details
- This Crystal Sky colorway adds a heart-stitched toe, drip heel, and Chalk Pearl cream overlays.
- Fit
- The Gazelle Bold fits like the classic Gazelle (half size down from Stan Smith) with a padded tongue and collar.
- Sizing
- Buyers recommend sizing down half to full size.
- Footbed
- Removable foam footbed can be replaced with custom orthotics.
- Suede care
- Light suede requires protector and careful maintenance to avoid staining.
- Weight
- Some reviewers report the shoe feels heavy due to the platform sole.
- Water sensitivity
- Suede is water-sensitive and can stain or become damaged in damp conditions.
- Cleaning
- Clean suede with a dry brush; wipe leather overlays with a damp cloth.
- Brand positioning
- The shoe offers high-fashion cachet from Gucci, Noah, and Y-3 collaborations and is comfortable enough for all-day wear.
- Comfort
- Padded tongue and collar, removable orthotic-compatible footbed, and a gum rubber sole with better wet grip, but the platform can add noticeable weight.
- Material care
- Suede upper requires regular care; vulnerable to wet weather.
- Design
- Triple-stack sole with pastel blue suede and Valentine's heart-stitched toe.
- Versatility
- The Gazelle's history from 1960s training shoe to Britpop staple adds credibility, and the shoe suits casual everyday wear.
- Weather suitability
- Best for dry weather because of the suede upper, but the gum sole offers better wet grip than the standard rubber on Sambas.
- Wet traction
- Better wet grip than Adidas Samba’s standard rubber.
- Suede weather sensitivity
- Suede upper is water-sensitive; avoid rain exposure.
- Cultural cachet
- Gucci, NOAH, and Y-3 collaborations lend the Gazelle high-fashion credibility.
- Valentine's details
- Heart stitching at the toe and drip heel counter add a Valentine's Day touch
- Seasonal palette
- Crystal Sky light blue and Chalk Pearl cream create a romantic pastel palette
- All-day comfort
- Many users find these sneakers comfortable for all-day wear with no break-in period.
- Platform height
- Platform height is approximately 4-4.5 cm (1-1.7 inches).
Product record
- Title
- Crystal Sky Gazelle Bold Platform Sneakers Women
- Brand
- Adidas Originals
- Price
- 160 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
- Rating
- 4.3 stars, 3 reviews, scale 5
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 18 sourcesUses
All-day wear for long days on your feet
One wearer reports these Gazelle Bold platform sneakers are super comfy and wears them at Disneyland all day, even preferring them to her other shoes without inserts. The retailer notes a padded tongue and collar for added comfort and support. Sizing runs generous for some: this wearer sizes down half a size, and says narrower feet may need to go down more, while one review reports the shoes feel heavy.[1,2,4]
A playful pop for outfits
Shoppers who styled these platform sneakers with an outfit reported that the look worked well together, with one commenter saying the sneakers' vibe complemented the fit. The retailer notes the heart stitching at the toe and drip heel counter give the shoe a Valentine's Day touch, making it a fun styling detail. The suede upper may need care around wet weather, salt, and dirt.[1,3]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Crystal Sky Gazelle Bold Platform Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a bold platform take on the classic Gazelle silhouette, with a light blue suede upper, off-white leather stripes, and a triple-stacked gum sole that stands about 1.75 inches (4.5 cm) tall. Wearers describe it as super comfy, including all-day wear, though one reviewer found the shoes feel heavy and a suede upper needs care around wet weather, salt, and dirt. Sizing runs roomy for some: one owner sizes down half a size and suggests narrow feet may need to go down more.[2,3,4,5,6,7,8] | Sandy Pink Gazelle Indoor Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want a vintage-inspired suede sneaker in a pale sandy pink — it's described as a tribute to an iconic '70s trainer with a streamlined low-top profile, gum rubber sole, white three-stripe overlays, and gold Gazelle branding. Gazelles are said to feel cushioned right away thanks to the padded tongue and soft suede, with a roomier toe box, and this pair adds a removable foam footbed and a perforated tongue intended for better ventilation. Note that the suede upper may feel stuffy on warm summer days and stretches slightly with wear, and this variant is offered in sizes 5 through 8.5 only.[9,10,11,12,13,14,15,16] | Samba Og White Sneakers Women: Choose this if you want the classic white leather-and-suede Samba OG look—three serrated stripes, gum rubber sole, and a removable foam footbed—for stylish, everyday casual wear. Review analysis reports it feels comfortable straight out of the box with no break-in, though multiple reviewers found it runs about half to a full size large and recommend sizing down (those who did were highly satisfied). Note that one wearer with slightly wide feet found it less comfortable, so width may matter if your feet run wide.[17,18] |
Image Analysis
3 images- 01
Product
Side view of a single low-top platform sneaker with a light blue suede upper, cream three-stripe overlays and heel tab, wide white ribbon laces, and a triple-layer gum platform sole with embossed adidas text and trefoil logos; gold 'GAZELLE' text is printed on the lateral side.
- Overall silhouetteLow-top lateral side view of one sneaker presented flat with toe to the right and heel to the left; upper sits on a thick triple-layer platform sole.
1 region
x 0.04 · y 0.38 · w 0.92 · h 0.45 (high) - Upper materialUpper constructed from light blue suede with visible nap texture across vamp, quarter, and heel areas.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.46 · w 0.46 · h 0.28 (high) - Three stripesThree parallel cream/off-white synthetic or leather stripe overlays on the lateral side, stitched to the suede upper and extending from midfoot toward the lace area.
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.51 · w 0.30 · h 0.20 (high) - Heel tab and collarPadded heel collar and heel tab in a smooth cream/off-white material contrasting with the suede upper.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.41 · w 0.12 · h 0.18 (high) - LacingWide flat ribbon-style laces in off-white tied in a bow that drape down across the midsole toward the toe.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.44 · w 0.26 · h 0.32 (high) - Tongue label areaTongue is covered in the same light blue suede; a small rectangular label area near the top of the tongue is visible but text is small and mostly unreadable at this scale.Partial
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.35 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (medium) - Platform sole constructionStacked triple-layer gum-colored platform sole with three visibly separated horizontal bands; each band has a smooth rounded profile and the lower band forms the outsole with slight textured finish.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.66 · w 0.86 · h 0.21 (high) - Embossed branding on midsoleEmbossed adidas wordmark and trefoil logo repeated on the middle and upper bands of the platform; clearer embossed adidas and trefoil on the lower side of the sole near the heel.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.70 · w 0.48 · h 0.11 (high); x 0.10 · y 0.74 · w 0.28 · h 0.07 (medium) - Lateral printed text“GAZELLE”
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.53 · w 0.14 · h 0.07 (high) - Sole text transcription“adidas”
1 region
x 0.11 · y 0.75 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow beneath the shoe; centered composition, even diffuse lighting, and minimal reflections.
- Background and stagingPlain light gray background with a pale gray surface; shoe centered horizontally and occupying the lower half of the frame.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shadow and lightingSoft diffuse shadow directly under the shoe indicating even studio lighting from above; no harsh highlights or glare on suede.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.74 · w 0.88 · h 0.16 (high) - Image qualityHigh-resolution, well-focused image showing texture detail on suede and embossing on sole.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.44 · w 0.80 · h 0.40 (high)
Colors
light sky blue· upper suedecream off-white· stripes and heel tabwarm off-white· laces#C3C4CCgambrown· platform sole#A47A4D- Overall silhouetteLow-top lateral side view of one sneaker presented flat with toe to the right and heel to the left; upper sits on a thick triple-layer platform sole.
- 02
Product
Rear-quarter view of a platform sneaker pair showing the stacked gum platform sole, light blue suede upper, off-white heel tab and three off-white stripes with scalloped laces; visible embossed adidas text and trefoil on the sole and gold 'GAZELLE' text on the side.
- Overall visible orientationRear-quarter view of the right shoe in foreground with the left shoe rotated sole-up in the background.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.30 · w 0.70 · h 0.60 (high) - Upper materialLight blue suede upper on the visible shoe body with visible nap texture at the edges and seams.
1 region
x 0.28 · y 0.38 · w 0.45 · h 0.42 (high) - Heel tabOff-white pebble-grain leather heel tab overlaying the suede at the shoe heel.
1 region
x 0.39 · y 0.40 · w 0.12 · h 0.14 (high) - Platform soleThick stacked gum rubber platform sole composed of layered-looking midsole with textured finish and a rounded outer edge.
1 region
x 0.33 · y 0.62 · w 0.50 · h 0.32 (high) - Sole outsole patternGum-colored outsole with circular studs and trefoil motifs visible on the left shoe's sole in the background.
1 region
x 0.03 · y 0.29 · w 0.53 · h 0.42 (high) - Side stripesThree off-white leather stripes on the shoe side, visible partially beneath the laces.
1 region
x 0.45 · y 0.38 · w 0.30 · h 0.25 (high) - LacesOff-white flat laces with a scalloped or decorative edge, partially untied and draping over the shoe.
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.34 · w 0.30 · h 0.36 (high) - Interior liningPale blue textile interior lining visible at the shoe collar opening.
1 region
x 0.53 · y 0.42 · w 0.15 · h 0.12 (high) - Side text“GAZELLE”
1 region
x 0.61 · y 0.47 · w 0.14 · h 0.12 (medium) - Midsole embossing“adidas”
1 region
x 0.38 · y 0.72 · w 0.30 · h 0.16 (high) - Outsole brand mark“adidas”
1 region
x 0.07 · y 0.52 · w 0.16 · h 0.16 (high)
Other
Studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadowing; pair arranged for a fashion-angle product display.
- Background and surfaceEven light gray neutral background with a subtle shadow beneath the shoes indicating soft directional lighting.
1 region
x 0.00 · y 0.00 · w 1.00 · h 1.00 (high) - Shot compositionClose-cropped product crop focusing on rear and sole details with the foreground shoe centered-right and the other shoe behind it.
- Image qualitySharp focus on shoe details with even studio lighting and minimal glare; no visible noise or motion blur.
Colors
pale sky blue· suede upperwarm off-white· heel tab and stripes#C4C3CClight aqua blue· interior lining#A4C1D4gum brown· platform sole and outsole#AB835C- Overall visible orientationRear-quarter view of the right shoe in foreground with the left shoe rotated sole-up in the background.
- 03
Product
Top-down view of a pair of light blue suede low-top sneakers with off-white leather three-stripe overlays, scalloped off-white ribbon laces tied in bows, gum-colored platform soles, and an extra coiled light blue round lace placed above the shoes.
- Overall viewPair of left and right sneakers shown from above, toes at top of each shoe in the image frame and heels toward the bottom; shoes are placed parallel with a small gap between them.
- Upper materialUpper panels are light blue suede with visible nap and slightly rough texture, including suede toe overlay and vamp pieces.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high); x 0.50 · y 0.18 · w 0.44 · h 0.48 (high) - Three-stripe overlaysOff-white leather three-stripe overlays run along the midfoot on both shoes, with visible stitching where they meet the suede.
2 regions
x 0.08 · y 0.33 · w 0.35 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.33 · w 0.35 · h 0.25 (high) - Sole and platformVisible gum-colored platform midsole with a narrow profile running around the toe perimeter, contrasting with the light upper.
2 regions
x 0.06 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium); x 0.50 · y 0.16 · w 0.44 · h 0.08 (medium) - Laces (installed)Installed laces are wide off-white ribbon with scalloped decorative edges, laced through eyelets and tied into loose bows on each shoe.
2 regions
x 0.04 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.42 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (high) - Extra laceAdditional coiled round lace in a light sky blue color placed above the pair, coiled into an oval loop with two visible lace tips.
1 region
x 0.22 · y 0.02 · w 0.56 · h 0.14 (high) - Tongue label text“adidas”
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.66 · y 0.36 · w 0.14 · h 0.08 (high) - Insole branding“adidas”
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (medium); x 0.60 · y 0.66 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (medium)
Other
Studio-style top-down shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadowing; shoes and extra lace are centered and evenly lit.
- Background and stagingNeutral light gray background fills the frame with soft diffuse lighting and subtle shadows beneath the shoes and the coiled lace.
- Shot compositionTop-down composition with extra lace positioned above the shoes and both shoes shown side-by-side occupying the lower two-thirds of the frame.
- Lighting and shadowEven, soft lighting creates mild shadows under the shoes and the coiled lace, with no strong specular highlights.
Colors
light sky blue· suede upperoff-white· three-stripe overlays and heel collar#C2C6D3gum brown· platform soleivory ribbon· installed ribbon laces#CBC5BBpale sky blue· extra coiled lace
Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
avis sur les espadrilles
Elles sont très belles mais ne sont pas adaptées pour moi car j'ai les pieds étroits, donc elles me sortent du pied au talon.
Like the shoe design
Happy with purchase
So happy with these!
I absolutely love these shoes, very comfortable and cute! I would recommend sizing down if you're kind of between sizes as they run a little big!
Reddit Insights
4 threads · r/adidas, r/SneakersReddit users appreciate the Adidas Gazelle Bold Platform for its comfort and style, though sizing is inconsistent and the platform adds weight.
Most users express satisfaction with comfort and aesthetics, though some note sizing issues and added weight.
Themes
Use Cases
- Casual streetwear
- Work-appropriate casual
- All-day walking/activities
Watch Out For
Compared To
vs Adidas Sambas
Gazelle Bold preferred for women's workwear; Sambas can be slippery.
vs Adidas Stan Smiths
Stan Smiths considered more formal than Gazelle Bold.
Source Threads
Gazelle Bold preferred over Sambas for women's workwear
However, I’ve observed Gazelles being worn more by women at work rather than Sambas and that would be my choice too. I also think that Stan Smiths are the most formal Adidas sneakers. I own one in full black and wear those for the most formal settings at work, they are the only ones that never got side looks and remarks from my actually formal colleagues.
u/lopipingstockingView thread →
Gazelle Bold platform height and weight
Yes these are huge platforms! I pulled up a search on Google just went into a few different sites that sell the shoes and the platform height is 4.5cm which is 1.72 inches. One of the reviews said the shoes feel heavy.
u/[deleted]View thread →
Gazelle Bold fit and all-day comfort
I own like 5 pairs, super comfy but need to size down 1/2 size. My feet are wide so you may need to size down more if a more narrow foot. I wear them to Disneyland all day and love it. I do use inserts because I have a foot condition but even without, they are so much better than my other shoes
u/sleepykris7View thread →
Gazelle Platform style and suede care
I think they look great, the vibe is vibing with the fit. Regards adidas’s suede, it’s relatively easy to look after and is usually of decent quality. But it has its limitations, i.e wet weather, salty conditions and dirt. Just grab a decent suede maintenance kit and you’ll be good to go! Love a decent terrace style trainer.
u/Square-Dog4919View thread →