First launched in 1972, the adidas sl 72 was originally part of adidas' superlight range of running shoes. it didn't take long for them to make a name for themselves on the adidas SL 72: El Zapatilla Clsica para Corredores adidas SL 72 RS Blue White 11.5 Vintage 1972 Adidas SL 72 Shoes Trainers Size 11.5 Revisiting the adidas SL 72. In the summer of 1972, adidas released a super light silhouette that revolutionized the idea of what a running shoe can be. Dubbed the SL 72, this Adidas SL 72 RS Dark Blue Cloud White Red FLAVOUR '99