Whether you're after the Samba, the Gazelle, or a pair of Spezials, adidas trainers are basically a student staple at this point — and the good news is you don't have to pay full price for them.
With a valid student ID and a Student Beans account, you can unlock serious savings at adidas directly and at a stack of other retailers that stock them.
Here's every deal worth knowing about, all in one place. We've ranked them by the biggest discount first so you can bag the best price without the faff.
The Best Student Discounts on adidas Trainers
1. adidas — 15% Student Discount
The deal: 15% off, including selected Sambas, Gazelles, and Handball Spezials.
This is the one to start with. Going direct to adidas means the full range is at your fingertips, and we at Student Beans give you a discount code redeemable online or in-store at selected UK locations (Oxford Street, Carnaby, Stratford, Battersea, White City, and Manchester). Just verify your student status through the Student Beans app and grab your one-use code.
Grab your adidas student discount.
Quick note: The code is single-use and can't be combined with other promotions. Sale items and delivery costs are excluded.
2. Footasylum — 20% Student Discount
The deal: 20% off full-priced items, including adidas.
Footasylum stocks a strong range of adidas trainers alongside Nike, New Balance, and Converse — and their 20% student discount is one of the most generous on this list. If the pair you want is full price here, it'll likely work out cheaper than buying direct with 15% off adidas.
Claim your Footasylum student discount.
Full-priced items only — so check whether the style you want is on sale before stacking this.
3. Foot Locker — 20% Student Discount
The deal: 20% off at Foot Locker.
Another 20% deal, and Foot Locker carries a broad adidas selection including Sambas and Gazelles. Worth comparing prices here versus Footasylum before you commit.
Check out with the Foot Locker student discount.
4. JD Sports — 10% Student Discount
The deal: 10% off at JD Sports.
JD is the go-to for a huge selection of adidas trainers — from the classics to the latest colourways. The 10% isn't the biggest cut on this list, but JD often runs its own sale offers on top, so it's worth checking if there's already a reduction before you claim.
Claim your JD Sports student discount on Student Beans.
5. schuh — 10% Student Discount
The deal: 10% off at schuh.
schuh stocks a curated selection of adidas trainers (Sambas, Gazelles, and Spezials are regularly in rotation), and the 10% student discount is easy to redeem with a Student Beans discount code at checkout.
Snag your schuh student discount.
6. OFFICE — 10% Student Discount
The deal: 10% off full-price AND sale items at OFFICE.
OFFICE is worth checking for trainer deals because the 10% stacks on top of sale prices — which is relatively rare. If you spot a pair of adidas in the sale at OFFICE, you can take a further 10% off at checkout.
Claim your OFFICE student discount.
👟 The adidas Trainers Students Are Buying Right Now
adidas Samba OG
The Samba is the trainer of the moment and has been for a while — it's not going anywhere. The flat sole and low-cut silhouette make them endlessly wearable: lectures, a night out, travelling between campuses. The classic black and white colourway is the safe bet, but the OG versions in brown and earth tones are everywhere right now.
Where to buy with student discount:
Retailer | RRP | With Student Discount | Discount |
adidas | ~£95 | ~£80.75 | 15% off |
Footasylum | ~£95 | ~£76 | 20% off |
Foot Locker | ~£95 | ~£76 | 20% off |
JD Sports | ~£95 | ~£85.50 | 10% off |
schuh | ~£95 | ~£85.50 | 10% off |
Prices updated September 2026. Always check retailer sites for the current price before purchasing.
Shop adidas Samba with 15% student discount.
adidas Gazelle
The Gazelle is the Samba's slightly slimmer, more low-key cousin — and just as popular on campus. A suede upper, classic three-stripe detailing, and a rainbow of colourways mean there's a pair for every fit. Student Beans calls out the Gazelle specifically as part of the adidas student discount.
Where to buy with student discount:
Retailer | RRP | With Student Discount | Discount |
adidas | ~£90 | ~£76.50 | 15% off |
Footasylum | ~£90 | ~£72 | 20% off |
Foot Locker | ~£90 | ~£72 | 20% off |
JD Sports | ~£90 | ~£81 | 10% off |
Grab adidas Gazelles with the adidas 15% student discount.
adidas Handball Spezial
If you want something a bit different to the Samba and Gazelle, the Handball Spezial is the one. It's got more of an edge — a slightly chunkier sole and a distinctive silhouette — and it's been blowing up on social media. Also explicitly included in the adidas student discount.
Where to buy with student discount:
Retailer | RRP | With Student Discount | Discount |
adidas | ~£100 | ~£85 | 15% off |
Footasylum | ~£100 | ~£80 | 20% off |
Foot Locker | ~£100 | ~£80 | 20% off |
Shop adidas Handball Spezial with an adidas student discount.
adidas Campus 00s
The Campus 00s took over a few years ago and they're still going strong. A chunky, retro sole with a suede upper — they look great with baggy jeans or wide-leg trousers and have become a bit of a campus staple (pun intended).
Where to buy with student discount:
Retailer | RRP | With Student Discount | Discount |
adidas | ~£90 | ~£76.50 | 15% off |
JD Sports | ~£90 | ~£81 | 10% off |
Footasylum | ~£90 | ~£72 | 20% off |
Shop adidas Campus with 15% student discount.
Don't Forget to Download the Student Beans App
The fastest way to claim any of these deals is through the Student Beans app — it verifies your student status in seconds and keeps all your discount codes in one place. No more missing out because the code expired or you forgot to verify.
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Quick Deal Comparison: Where to Buy adidas Trainers as a Student
Retailer | Discount | Best For |
adidas | 15% | Full range, in-store too |
Footasylum | 20% | Biggest saving on full-price pairs |
Foot Locker | 20% | Wide selection, great for new drops |
JD Sports | 10% | Huge range, worth checking for sale + discount |
schuh | 10% | Curated classics: Samba, Gazelle, Spezial |
OFFICE | 10% (inc. sale) | Stack discount on top of sale prices |
Our take: If you're buying a full-price pair, start with Footasylum or Foot Locker for the 20% off. If you want to go direct to adidas for the widest choice, the 15% is still solid. Check OFFICE if there's a sale on — that 10% on top of a sale price can undercut everyone.
FAQs
How do I get the adidas student discount through Student Beans?
Head to studentbeans, create a free account, and verify your student status with your university email or a form of student ID. Once verified, you can claim a one-use discount code for 15% off at adidas. The code works online and in selected adidas stores across the UK.
Can I use the adidas student discount in-store?
Yes — but only at selected stores: Oxford Street, Carnaby, Stratford, Battersea, White City (London), and Manchester. The offer doesn't apply at franchise or outlet stores.
Can I combine the adidas student discount with other offers?
No — the adidas student discount code is a one-time use code and can't be combined with other promotions or applied to delivery costs. If there's a sale on that gives you a better price, use that instead and save the student code for full-price items.
Which adidas trainers have the biggest student discount right now?
Footasylum and Foot Locker both offer 20% off, which is higher than adidas's own 15%. If the pair you want is in stock full-price at either of those retailers, you'll save more there than going direct.
Does the schuh or OFFICE student discount work on adidas trainers?
Yes — both retailers stock adidas styles and their student discounts apply to the adidas products they carry. OFFICE's deal is particularly useful because it works on sale items too.
How often are these deals updated?
We check and update this page weekly to make sure prices and offers are accurate. Deals can change, so always click through to the retailer to confirm the current price before purchasing.
What's the difference between the adidas Samba, Gazelle, and Spezial?
They're all part of adidas's "terrace trainer" family, but each has its own personality. The Samba has a flatter sole and a sleek, streamlined look. The Gazelle has a slightly slimmer profile with a suede upper and feels more minimal. The Handball Spezial has a burlier build with a chunkier sole and slightly edgier feel. All three are brilliant everyday trainers — it really comes down to which shape you prefer.
Do I need a Student Beans account to get these discounts?
Yes — all the deals listed here are exclusive to verified students on Student Beans. Sign up for free here and verify your student status to start claiming.
Prices shown are approximate and based on standard RRP as of September 2026. Discounted prices are indicative — always check the retailer for the current price before purchasing. Student discount terms and percentages are correct at time of publishing but may change — visit Student Beans for the latest offers.
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