Adidas Originals Men's Brown/White Handball Spezial Sneakers, KI8581

<p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <h3>THE DETAILS</h3> <ul> <li>Style: Adidas Originals Handball Spezial</li> <li>Colorway: Brown / Core White / Earth Strata</li> <li>Upper: Leather</li> <li>Branding: Core White serrated 3-Stripes, gold Spezial branding</li> <li>Sole: Gum rubber outsole</li> <li>Lining: Synthetic leather</li> <li>Closure: Lace-up</li> </ul> <h3>FIT &amp; SIZING</h3> <p>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.</p> <h3>CONDITION</h3> <p>Brand new, deadstock. Ships in original Adidas box with all original packaging.</p> <h3>SHIPPING &amp; VALUE</h3> <p>Ships same or next business day from our Portland, Oregon warehouse. Every pair is authenticated before it leaves our floor.</p> <h3>Also Known As</h3> <p>Also searched as: Adidas Spezial brown leather, brown gum Spezial, Adidas Handball Spezial earth strata</p>