Adidas Original SL72 Navy Blue Trainers

The sleek, contoured Adidas Originals SL-72's are making a big comeback. And it's long overdue! They were never really forgotten completely, but just sitting under the radar for a while. They are such a classic pair of Adidas, and with the retro style being so fashionable these days, it's easy to see why the demand has returned in recent years. Old skool Adidas in general are so popular right now. For some people it's the nostalgia, for others its to complete the vintage look.

And for the rest, me included, prefer the designs, build quality, and overall style and feel of the vintage, original style Adidas. The SL 72's cannot be talked about without mentioning the SL 76's. The SL 76 were shot into the limelight in the 1970's when they appeared on a popular television show that you might remember called Starsky and Hutch. A lot of people are looking for these trainers.

They are not really super rare (SL 76's), and if you look around you will see that they are available for sale online. Right now, there are few pairs (Deadstock) for sale on eBay. And they are cheap if compared to what some deadstock Adidas are selling for. Same with the 72's. Adidas Originals SL 72 just ooze old skool with their suede and nylon upper.

They are available in lots of different colourways. Some of them are just beautiful. The most popular are the blue and the white pairs. But the light / dark green pairs (pictured below) are a little bit different and a bit special.

Along with the navy blue, and the grey with orange, surprisingly they are one of the cheapest pairs to buy. In fact, most examples of SL72 are reasonably priced. These trainers are much tougher than they look. They are well-built and durable, and the gum rubber sole provides an excellent grip. A truly classic pair of iconic Adidas that are affordable. They sure don't make em like they used to!