Jute and suede SL 72 OG sneakers Women product image (primary)
Side profile of a low-top sneaker showing a woven upper with suede overlays, three tonal stripes on the midfoot, cream laces, textured tongue, and a layered off-white midsole with embossed branding.

Adidas Originals

Jute And Suede Sl 72 Og Sneakers Women

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CA$140.00CAD
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The adidas Originals SL 72 OG is a women's low-top sneaker with a 70s-inspired design, featuring a jute and suede upper, leather and textile lining, a waffled and perforated tongue for ventilation, and a non-skid serrated rubber outsole. Designed for casual daily wear and streetwear, it offers lightweight comfort but has a thin sole with minimal cushioning; reviews note that women's sizing runs large, so consider sizing down. Model number JS3983.

Material
Jute and suede upper, leather and textile lining, rubber outsole
Gender
female
Style
retro, casual, vintage
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Color

Brown

Size

66.577.58

Specifications

70s-inspired sneaker with a jute and suede upper, featuring a waffled tongue and serrated rubber outsole.

Waffled and perforated tongue for ventilation, removable foam footbed, non-skid serrated rubber outsole.

Material
Jute and suede upper, leather and textile lining, rubber outsole
Secondary
leather
Style
retro, casual, vintage
Gender
female
Age Group
adult
Condition
new
Category
Apparel & Accessories > Shoes

Additional Attributes

  • 70s-inspired design
  • Jute and suede upper
  • Leather and textile lining
  • Waffled tongue for ventilation
  • Perforated tongue
  • Gold logo on tongue and heel
  • Removable foam footbed
  • Non-skid serrated rubber outsole
  • Model: SL 72 OG

Product Insights

The Adidas Originals Jute And Suede SL 72 OG sneakers revive the 1972 original with jute and suede, offering a handcrafted, 1970s-inspired aesthetic that develops a patina over time. The low-profile, narrower fit provides all-day comfort exceeding the Samba or Gazelle, but buyers must size down half to a full size due to roominess, and only thin orthotics fit under the removable footbed. Its breathable jute upper wicks moisture and keeps feet cooler, though the materials require spot cleaning and avoidance of soaking, making them best for dry, casual use. The sneaker's cultural pedigree—the first Trefoil shoe worn by Bob Marley and Starsky—and modern fashion credibility as the 2025 hottest sneaker (per Harper's Bazaar) and second-hottest Q2 2024 product on Lyst, with celebrity co-signs from Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and Suki Waterhouse, solidify its status as a trend-driven archival essential. Tradeoffs include a squeaky outsole and decent but variable wet traction, plus the need to store away from sunlight to prevent fading.

Verified claims

Sizing
Buyers recommend sizing down half to a full size due to the shoe's roomy fit.
Fit
The OG version is narrower and has a low-profile, flat fit.
Orthotics
Buyers report only thin orthotics fit under the removable footbed.
Historical pedigree
First Trefoil shoe at the 1972 Olympics; later worn by Starsky and Bob Marley.
Fashion credibility
Q2 2024's second hottest product on Lyst; named hottest sneaker of 2025 by Harper's Bazaar.
Construction fidelity
Original 1972 dimensions: 28.9mm heel, 17mm forefoot, 11.9mm drop.
Trend status
Ranked second on Lyst's Q2 2024 hot list.
Celebrity co-signs
Worn by Bella Hadid, Emily Ratajkowski, and Suki Waterhouse.
Styling
Brown jute and suede upper offers a subdued, artisanal aesthetic.
Patina
Sunlight gradually lightens the jute upper to a brown patina.
Breathability
Breathable jute upper wicks moisture, keeping feet cooler than standard nylon.
Texture
Jute's nubby texture gives a handcrafted, 1970s-inspired aesthetic.
Care
Spot clean jute and suede; avoid soaking; best for dry, casual use.
Comfort
Buyers report the SL 72 is more comfortable for all-day wear than the Samba or Gazelle.
Heritage
The SL 72 has overtaken the Samba as the trendiest archival sneaker of 2025.
Storage
Store away from sunlight to prevent fading.
Orthotic accommodation
Removable footbed fits low-profile orthotics only.
Wet traction
Wet traction is decent but varies by surface and wear.
Outsole noise
Buyers report a squeaky noise from the rubber outsole during use.
Trend cachet
Ranked second-hottest product on Lyst Index in Q2 2024 and called hottest sneaker of 2025 by Harper's Bazaar.
Fashion co-sign
Wales Bonner co-signed the SL 72 in 2020; it's now heir to the Samba.
Cultural pedigree
Bob Marley and Starsky & Hutch wore it; it debuted the trefoil logo.
Archival fidelity
The OG edition preserves 1972 dimensions: 28.9mm heel, 11.9mm drop.
Material
Jute and suede upper offers rustic texture, unlike standard nylon.

Product record

Title
Jute And Suede Sl 72 Og Sneakers Women
Brand
Adidas Originals
Price
140 CAD
Availability
In stock

Image Analysis

3 images
Jute and suede SL 72 OG sneakers Women product image (primary)
01

Product

Side profile of a low-top sneaker showing a woven upper with suede overlays, three tonal stripes on the midfoot, cream laces, textured tongue, and a layered off-white midsole with embossed branding.

  • View and poseRight-side profile view of a single low-top sneaker, resting on its sole and shown in full length from heel to toe.
    1 regionx 0.03 · y 0.50 · w 0.94 · h 0.38 (high)
  • Upper material - woven panelLarge midfoot and forefoot panels made from a woven jute-like textured material in a warm brown tone covering most of the shoe's lateral side.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.56 · w 0.54 · h 0.26 (high)
  • Suede overlaysSuede overlay around the heel, toe cap, and eyestay in a slightly darker brown with visible nap texture.
    2 regionsx 0.05 · y 0.56 · w 0.22 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.65 · y 0.64 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Three stripesThree parallel tonal stripes on the midfoot made from a smooth material slightly darker than the woven panel, stitched onto the lateral side.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.59 · w 0.30 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Laces and eyestaysFlat cream-colored laces threaded through suede eyestays; top lace row sits near a textured tongue.
    1 regionx 0.49 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Tongue textureTongue covered in the same woven textured material as the upper, with visible patterned weave at the top edge.
    1 regionx 0.41 · y 0.46 · w 0.18 · h 0.14 (medium)
  • Heel tabSmooth leather-like heel tab in a darker brown with a small gold trefoil logo and small gold text above it.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.54 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Midsole constructionLayered midsole with an off-white/cream main band, a thin tan strip above it, and a darker gum-colored outsole; the midsole has an embossed brand wordmark.
    1 regionx 0.08 · y 0.78 · w 0.82 · h 0.12 (high)
  • Embossed midsole textadidas
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.79 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high)
  • Outsole profileGum-colored serrated outsole visible at the bottom edge, with sawtooth traction pattern and slightly darker front tip.
    2 regionsx 0.08 · y 0.86 · w 0.82 · h 0.06 (high); x 0.72 · y 0.82 · w 0.13 · h 0.10 (medium)

Other

Studio-shot image with a plain light gray background, neutral lighting, and the shoe centered near the lower half of the frame.

  • BackgroundUniform pale gray background filling the frame, free of props or texture.
  • CompositionShoe centered horizontally and positioned slightly above bottom edge; generous empty space above.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, even studio lighting producing a faint shadow directly beneath the sole and minimal specular highlights on smooth leather areas.

Colors

warm brown· woven upper#8A5D43chestnut brown suede· suede overlays#7C4B2Cdark brown· three stripes#64341Bcream· lacesoff-white cream· midsole#EDEDEDgum brown· outsole
Jute and suede SL 72 OG sneakers Women product image 2
02

Product

Rear-quarter view of a single brown sneaker foregrounded with a second shoe partially visible; visible features include a suede heel counter, woven side panels, leather heel tab with gold trefoil logo and text, layered white and beige midsole, and gum rubber outsole with circular tread.

  • View and compositionRear-quarter view showing the back and outer side of the right shoe in the foreground and the outsole and side of the left shoe in the background.
    1 regionx 0.18 · y 0.20 · w 0.64 · h 0.67 (high)
  • Heel counter materialRounded heel counter covered in textured suede with a visible center seam running vertically up the heel.
    1 regionx 0.32 · y 0.56 · w 0.30 · h 0.33 (high)
  • Heel tab and brandingSmooth leather heel tab attached above the suede heel, printed with a metallic gold trefoil logo and the word 'adidas' beneath it.
    1 regionx 0.45 · y 0.39 · w 0.20 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Woven side panelOuter side panel made of a tightly woven textured material extending forward from the heel toward the midfoot, bordered by suede overlays and three stitched strip accents.
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.38 · w 0.36 · h 0.31 (high)
  • Three stripes detailThree narrow stitched stripes on the outer side of the shoe formed from a smooth material matching the upper brown tone.
    1 regionx 0.59 · y 0.44 · w 0.24 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Midsole layersVisible stacked midsole composed of a white upper layer and a thinner beige layer above the outsole, forming a visible contrast band between the upper and outsole.
    1 regionx 0.36 · y 0.66 · w 0.48 · h 0.18 (high)
  • Outsole treadGum rubber outsole with molded circular nubs and ridged traction pattern; the rear shoe outsole shows concentric circles and vertical ridges.
    1 regionx 0.06 · y 0.46 · w 0.46 · h 0.40 (high)
  • Outsole brandingRaised molded text on the outsole edge is partially visible but small and not fully legible at this view.Partial
    1 regionx 0.20 · y 0.59 · w 0.22 · h 0.12 (medium)
  • Visible text elementadidas
    1 regionx 0.48 · y 0.40 · w 0.18 · h 0.10 (high)

Other

Studio-style product shot on a neutral light grey background with soft shadows; two shoes arranged with one rear-quarter foreground shoe and one outsole-facing background shoe.

  • BackgroundEven light grey background filling the frame with a soft drop shadow under the shoes.
  • Shot compositionClose-cropped product image showing primarily the rear and outer side of the right shoe and the outsole of the left shoe, centered diagonally across the frame.
  • Lighting and shadowSoft, diffuse lighting with mild highlights on leather heel tab and subtle shadows under the sole edges.
  • Image qualitySharp focus on foreground shoe with clear texture detail; no visible noise or compression artifacts.

Colors

warm medium brown· suede heel and toe overlays#9B633Cdeep brown weave· woven side panel#844C2Cdark brown leather· heel tab logo area#733C1Dmetallic gold· logo foil#C28A6Bwhite, beige and gum brown· midsole and outsole#DBBA8C
Jute and suede SL 72 OG sneakers Women product image 3
03

Product

Pair of brown low-top sneakers shown from a top-down view with beige flat laces threaded and an extra coiled dark-brown round lace above; visible woven-texture side panels, suede overlays, and insoles printed with repeating adidas wordmark and trefoil logo.

  • Overall viewTwo sneakers shown side-by-side from directly above (top-down) with toes toward the top of the pair and heels toward the bottom of the image.
    1 regionx 0.07 · y 0.22 · w 0.86 · h 0.66 (high)
  • Toe box materialRounded toe boxes covered in a light brown suede material with visible nap and uniform color.
    2 regionsx 0.12 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.19 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.22 · w 0.33 · h 0.19 (high)
  • Woven side panelsRectangular woven-texture panels in a darker brown material are visible on the forefoot medial and lateral areas inside the suede overlays.
    2 regionsx 0.16 · y 0.29 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.59 · y 0.29 · w 0.25 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Three stripes overlayThree narrow suede strip overlays in a slightly darker brown run along each shoe's midfoot as the brand's signature stripes.
    2 regionsx 0.25 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.25 (high)
  • Lacing and eyeletsBeige flat laces are threaded through five pairs of eyelets on each shoe, tied in a loose flat-lace pattern; aglets are darker and visible at the ends near the top of the shoes.
    2 regionsx 0.18 · y 0.39 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.54 · y 0.39 · w 0.28 · h 0.28 (high)
  • Extra coiled lacesA separately coiled pair of round dark-brown laces sits above the shoes near the top center of the image.
    1 regionx 0.28 · y 0.03 · w 0.43 · h 0.20 (high)
  • Tongue label textadidas
    2 regionsx 0.37 · y 0.44 · w 0.11 · h 0.09 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.44 · w 0.11 · h 0.09 (medium)
  • Tongue label logoTrefoil logo printed above the word 'adidas' on each tongue label
    2 regionsx 0.37 · y 0.40 · w 0.11 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.52 · y 0.40 · w 0.11 · h 0.06 (medium)
  • Insole printDark brown insoles printed with repeating beige 'adidas' wordmarks and trefoil logos across the visible insole area of each shoe.
    2 regionsx 0.21 · y 0.61 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high); x 0.55 · y 0.61 · w 0.24 · h 0.30 (high)

Other

Top-down studio shot on a light neutral background with soft shadows; even diffuse lighting minimizes strong highlights; image includes cropping close to the shoes and extra laces above.

  • Shot compositionTop-down studio photograph with the shoes centered vertically and an accessory lace coil placed above them; image cropped closely around the pair.
    1 regionx 0.05 · y 0.00 · w 0.90 · h 1.00 (high)
  • BackgroundSmooth light gray background filling the frame with subtle soft shadow beneath the shoes.
  • LightingSoft, even studio lighting with minimal specular highlights and mild drop shadows visible under the shoes and lace coil.

Colors

warm light brown· suede upper#A36C4Bmedium brown· woven forefoot panels#6C3B23pale beige· threaded laces#DBBCA3dark brown· coiled extra laces#3C1C13dark brown with beige print· insole print#3B1C12

Customer Reviews

3 total
5

3 reviews · out of 5

Sneaker adidas

Gercie M.

Je recommande cet article

Love these shoes!!

Gwen S.

The cutest shoes!!! Adidas do have a roomy fit.

Sneaker

Sue M.

Great colour and look

Reddit Insights

6 threads · r/SneakersIndia, r/adidas, r/Aritzia

Reddit users generally praise the Adidas SL 72 for its lightweight comfort and stylish retro look, though sizing runs large and inconsistent, especially for women.

mostly positive sentiment75% match

While comfort and style receive strong praise, frequent sizing issues and the thin OG sole lead to mixed feedback, with many recommending to size down.

Themes

Lightweight, all-day comfortpositive
Sizing runs large and inconsistentnegative
Stylish retro design appeals to sneaker communitypositive
OG model has very thin sole, less cushioningnegative
Preferred over Samba/Gazelle for comfortpositive

Use Cases

  • Daily casual wear
  • Long walks (20k+ steps)
  • Fashionable streetwear

Watch Out For

highSizing varies significantly between RS and OG models and across colors; try before buying or order multiple sizes.
mediumOG model has very thin sole and minimal cushioning; not ideal for those needing arch support.
mediumRisk of counterfeit or bad sellers when buying from unauthorized retailers (e.g., Tata Cliq).
lowSome users report a squeaky noise from the rubber portion rubbing.

Compared To

vs Adidas Samba

SL72 is generally considered more comfortable but Samba has a more iconic look.

vs Adidas Gazelle

Similar to Samba comparison; SL72 offers better comfort, Gazelle has classic style.

vs Adidas Run 70s 2.0

Run 70s are cheaper and some find them more comfortable and stable, but SL72 has better aesthetics.

Source Threads

  • Positive review indicates SL72 is worth the price

    Bud I bought this shoes last year around 10k but I would say it’s worth it!

    u/Amazing_SpiderLANr/SneakersIndiaView thread →

  • Comparison of OG vs RS width and fit

    The OG version is more narrow, the RS version is better for wide feet and feels good on mine

    u/lildarkwzr/adidasView thread →

  • High comfort praised for all-day wear

    It's amazing. It's something you can wear all day without feeling the least bit of discomfort.

    u/krakencheesesticksr/SneakersIndiaView thread →

  • OG model noted to have very thin sole

    As others have said the OG sole is very thin

    u/Miserable-Ad6989r/adidasView thread →

  • Women's sizing runs large, recommend half size down

    They are BIG. I’m women, I bought 7-1/2 (normally I use 8 on sneakers) and they are still big

    u/Tiny_Engine9300r/adidasView thread →

  • Women find them cute and comfy, advise sizing down

    My exact pair just came in the mail! They’re super cute and comfy, but def size down like half a size!

    u/Dangerous_Fox2729r/AritziaView thread →

Provenance

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https://www.simons.ca/en/women-footwear/all-our-shoes/jute-and-suede-sl-72-og-sneakers-women--2911-269284?colourId=0
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