adidas Handball Spezial Sneakers – Khaki

The Handball Spezial in olive khaki suede, with cream-colored three stripes.

Olive khaki suede, cream three stripes and a gum sole: this adidas Handball Spezial offers a discreet, easy-to-match shade that's a favourite in terrace culture. Sneakers that are ideal with raw denim, beige trousers or a utility jacket.

The details

• Indoor handball model released in 1979, which became a staple of British terrace culture
• Characteristic T-toe detail on the tip of the shoe
• Slim tongue and collar, gold Spezial logo on the tongue
• The widest and most comfortable fit in the adidas terrace range
• Olive khaki suede, cream three stripes
• Cream leather heel tab
• Caramel gum outsole

Material and construction

• Suede upper, smooth leather heel tab
• Gum rubber outsole, indoor traction
• Textile lining, cushioned insole at the heel
• Stitched three stripes on the side

Which size should you choose?

The Handball Spezial is the widest and most comfortable of the adidas terrace silhouettes. Take your usual size.

International sizes

Sizes are indicated in European size (EU), from 36 to 46. This is the standard used in France and across continental Europe. To convert: an EU 42 corresponds roughly to a UK 8 and a US 8.5 men's.

Sizes are shown in EU sizing (36 to 46). EU 42 ≈ UK 8 ≈ US 8.5 men's.

A shoe size says nothing about the width, which varies from one model to another: refer to the sizing advice above, as it is specific to this model.

Care

Suede should be brushed dry, using a crepe brush or a special suede eraser — never with water, which leaves watermarks. For the rubber sole, a damp cloth is sufficient. Do not machine wash or tumble dry: heat will cause the soles to peel. A suede waterproofer applied before the first wear significantly extends the lifespan.