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. Browse the Forum 84 Low and our adidas vs adidas Originals spotlight.
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