Men's adidas Spezial Trainers

Handball Spezial started life as an indoor sports shoe, and you can still see it in the flat sole and neat profile. That shape is a big part of why it works so well away from the court now.

Compared with Samba, Spezial feels a little softer and less sharp through the upper. Against Gazelle, the gum sole and indoor influence give it a slightly different character. All three sit in a similar adidas Originals lane, but Spezial has probably become the easiest pick if suede, colour and terrace styling are high on the list.

The low sole also changes how it works with clothes. Spezial sits neatly under straight or wider trousers without adding much bulk, while shorts keep more of the gum sole and suede upper on show.

Find Your Men's adidas Spezial Colourway

Colour is where most of the choice comes in. Blue adidas Spezial trainers keep close to the classic terrace look, while black and darker pairs are easy to wear through the week. Brown, cream, green and burgundy colourways bring a little more warmth without changing what makes the shoe work.

Most pairs keep the recognisable suede-led finish, although different materials and detailing appear across seasonal releases. If you already know Handball Spezial fits your rotation, the decision usually comes down to which colour earns the spot.

Browse men's adidas Spezial trainers at Pro:Direct Lifestyle by size and colour, with a wide range of Handball Spezial colourways to choose from.