adidas Handball Spezial sneakers – Navy Blue

The Handball Spezial in navy blue suede, with cream-colored three stripes.

Deep navy suede, cream three stripes and a grey outsole: this adidas Handball Spezial is the most understated in the range. An elegant, easy-to-wear pair of sneakers that goes with jeans, chinos or grey trousers every day.

The details

• Indoor handball model released in 1979, which became a staple of British terrace culture
• Signature T-toe detail on the toe box
• Slim tongue and collar, gold Spezial logo on the tongue
• The widest and most comfortable fit in the adidas terrace range
• Deep navy blue suede, cream three stripes
• Cream leather heel tab
• Grey outsole

Material and construction

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

Which size should I choose?

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

International sizing

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 is approximately equivalent 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 size tells you nothing about the width, which changes from one model to another: refer to the size 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 marks. For the rubber sole, a damp cloth is sufficient. No washing machine, no tumble dryer: the heat will peel the soles. A suede protector spray applied before the first wear will significantly extend its lifespan.