The Forum is one of adidas's chunkiest retro silhouettes — so: does the Forum run true to size?
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Does the adidas Forum run true to size? The short answer
Yes — true to size across the Forum versions (Low, 84 Low, Mid). It's a roomier, more forgiving fit than a slim terrace shoe, and the leather upper stretches a little with wear.
How it fits
I wear a US 11 with a wider foot, and true to size was comfortable — the Forum's basketball-derived build gives more room than something like a Stan Smith or Samba, so even wide feet are generally fine without sizing up. The low version uses the signature ankle strap; cinch it for lockdown. Narrow feet are well held at true to size too.
What it is
The Forum is an '80s basketball shoe — a leather upper with the signature ankle strap on the low-cut version — reborn as a chunky lifestyle sneaker.
Final verdict
True to size, with a roomy, accommodating fit. Order your normal size. Prefer a women's-specific take? See our women's Forum Low sizing guide. The Forum is between drops for us at the moment, so check the Forums collection for what's landed, and our adidas vs adidas Originals spotlight for the background.
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