Adidas Originals Men's Brown/White Handball Spezial Sneakers, KI8581
The Handball Spezial lands here in a brown and earth-strata leather build that shifts the model away from its usual suede look. The darker leather upper, paired with core white 3-Stripes and a gum sole, gives this pair more of a worn-in indoor-sport feel than the brighter terrace colorways Adidas has pushed recently. First released in 1979 for elite handball players, the Spezial remains one of Adidas's genuine indoor-sport silhouettes — low-profile, flat-soled, and easy to wear daily.
This version uses a leather upper with a synthetic leather lining and a flat rubber outsole underfoot. The thinner tongue and collar keep the shoe lighter and less padded than a Gazelle, while the gum sole keeps the original court-shoe shape intact. The leather gives this pair a denser, slightly more structured look than the standard suede Spezial without losing the slim terrace profile.
If you've worn Sambas before and wanted something roomier through the forefoot, the Handball Spezial is the easier fit. The Spezial keeps the same retro indoor-sport lane but feels wider and softer out of the box, while the Samba stays narrower and more structured.
It works especially well with washed denim, olive fatigues, and heavier outerwear — the darker leather and gum sole give it more weight than the brighter terrace pairs usually associated with summer fits.
THE DETAILS
- Style: Adidas Originals Handball Spezial
- Colorway: Brown / Core White / Earth Strata
- Upper: Leather
- Branding: Core White serrated 3-Stripes, gold Spezial branding
- Sole: Gum rubber outsole
- Lining: Synthetic leather
- Closure: Lace-up
FIT & SIZING
Listed in US Men'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 brown leather, brown gum Spezial, Adidas Handball Spezial earth strata
