Shopping with adidas
What adidas is good for
The UK site is the whole catalogue: Originals favourites like Samba, Gazelle, Campus and Spezial, performance lines for football, running, golf, tennis, rugby, basketball, gym and outdoor, and a big kids' range. If you want a specific colourway or a half size, the official site tends to have more sizes than a third-party reseller, and it also carries training equipment and club kit.
My honest take: do not pay full price by default. adidas almost always has something marked down, and the site gives you three clear places to look before you add anything at RRP.
Where the savings actually are
- **Outlet:** the dedicated outlet section is where reduced past-season stock lands. Prices show the old and new figure side by side.
- **Last sizes:** separate pages for men, women and kids collect styles that are down to the final sizes, usually at a reduced price. If your size is still there, it is often the best value on the site.
- **Student discount:** there is a student discount page on the site, with the offer verified through a student-status provider. Check the current percentage there, because it changes.
- **adiClub:** it is free to join, and the site advertises 250 points on sign-up to spend on rewards.
Sizing is the other money saver. The size charts page covers apparel and footwear for each product type, and getting the size right the first time beats paying to swap.
Returns
Returns are free. You have 30 calendar days from receiving an order to send items back, or 14 calendar days for hype products, which means limited, high-demand releases. You can also return items from an online order at an adidas store. Delivery costs and thresholds can change and may differ for members, so check the delivery page just before you order.
Release dates
If you are after a hyped drop, use the Release Dates page and the adidas CONFIRMED app, which is where limited pairs are sold. Treat them as a separate hunt from the sale pages.
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