Born on the indoor courts of the late 1970s, adidas Handball Spezial keeps that archive handball DNA intact and brings it quietly into everyday rotation. The low profile sits close to the ground, while the cow nubuck suede upper in the Khathr/Khathr/Wonalu palette gives a soft, structured feel with a muted, layered look. Serrated synthetic 3-Stripes and heel details keep it recognisably adidas without shouting for attention.

The classic T-toe construction nods directly to the 1979 original, adding both reinforcement and that familiar vintage handball shape at the front. Underfoot, a molded EVA midsole works with an EVA insole to keep the ride light and cushioned, with ADIPRENE in the heel and ADIPRENE+ in the forefoot handling impact and take-off. A TORSION SYSTEM in the midfoot helps the shoe move naturally between heel and forefoot, while the OrthoLite sockliner adds a soft step-in feel. Finished with a gum rubber, non-marking outsole for reliable indoor grip and a regular, unisex fit with a traditional 7-eyelet lacing, Handball Spezial sits easily next to denim, chinos or relaxed trousers.

• 1970s indoor handball heritage
• Cow nubuck suede upper
• Classic reinforced T-toe design
• ADIPRENE and ADIPRENE+ cushioning
• TORSION SYSTEM midfoot support
• OrthoLite sockliner for comfort
• Gum rubber non-marking outsole
• Regular unisex fit with 7-eyelet lacing