Adidas Originals Women's Beige/Black Handball Spezial Sneakers, IF6562
The Handball Spezial arrives here in an alumina grey suede with black Three-Stripes and a gum sole that keeps the pair grounded in its indoor-sport roots. Originally released in 1979 for elite handball players, the Spezial has become one of Adidas's quieter terrace silhouettes — slimmer than a basketball shoe, roomier than a Samba.
This pair uses a suede upper with the Spezial's signature T-toe construction and low-profile gum rubber outsole. The collar and tongue stay thinner than a Gazelle's, which gives the shoe a lighter feel on foot without losing structure through the midfoot. Black serrated 3-Stripes cut through the soft grey upper cleanly, while the gum sole keeps the vintage indoor-shoe look intact.
If you've worn Sambas before, the Handball Spezial fits noticeably roomier through the forefoot and feels less rigid out of the box. The Samba reads sharper and narrower; the Spezial is the easier everyday fit, especially for wider feet.
The muted grey-and-black palette works especially well with washed denim, relaxed trousers, and heavier outerwear. The gum sole keeps it from feeling too flat or monochrome.
THE DETAILS
- Style: Adidas Originals Handball Spezial
- Colorway: Alumina / Core Black / Cloud White
- Upper: Suede
- Branding: Serrated 3-Stripes, gold Spezial side branding
- Sole: Gum rubber outsole
- Closure: Lace-up
FIT & SIZING
Listed in US Women's sizing. The Handball Spezial offers the roomiest fit of the classic terrace models — a good pick for wider feet. Generally true to size.
CONDITION
Brand new, deadstock. Ships in original Adidas box with all original packaging.
SHIPPING & VALUE
Ships same or next business day from our Portland, Oregon warehouse. Every pair is authenticated before it leaves our floor.
Also Known As
Also searched as: Adidas Spezial Alumina, Adidas Handball Spezial grey gum, Adidas Spezial black stripe
