The adidas Handball Spezial are one of the greatest gems in the adidas Originals division. These sneakers first appeared in 1979 in what was then West Germany, where they were designed as elite shoes for handball players. At the time, handball required specific stability capable of withstanding the extreme stress of pivots on a hard indoor surface. However, it didn't take long for the model to conquer British football stadiums and become a pillar of terrace subculture thanks to its unmistakable aesthetic. Today, the Spezials are a symbol of effortless urban style and stand alongside legends like the Samba and Gazelle in popularity rankings.
