Adidas Handball Spezial Black Dark Brown Gum

Adidas Handball Spezial Black Dark Brown Gum — The Darkest Spezial

The Handball Spezial was launched in 1979 in Germany as an indoor handball shoe, for a demanding sport that puts footwear through its paces: short bursts, abrupt stops, and constant friction. That demand explains its robust construction and gum sole. Decades later, Gary Aspden rescued it from the archives and gave its name to the entire adidas Spezial line, turning it into an icon of British casual style. The Black/Dark Brown is its most understated version.

The Handball Spezial — leather, T-toe, and SPEZIAL lettering

The profile is unmistakable: low-cut design, T-toe, three stripes, gum sole, and SPEZIAL text on the side. In this colorway, black covers the body while dark brown appears on the overlays and heel, with the gum sole below providing the only warm accent. It is the model's most discreet interpretation without giving up any of its signature details.

Materials and technology

• Upper: Black leather and suede with dark brown details; matching three stripes; SPEZIAL text on the side
• Interior: Soft textile lining; removable insole; rounded, comfortable toe box
• Sole: Translucent gum rubber sole; flexible midsole with reinforced heel, a direct legacy of indoor handball

Why buy the Adidas Handball Spezial Black Dark Brown Gum at Next Step?

It is the Spezial in its easiest-to-wear-every-day version. At Next Step, you get it 100% new and authentic, with 14 calendar days for returns from receipt and fast shipping to Spain and throughout Europe.

How to style the Adidas Handball Spezial Black Dark Brown Gum

Black with brown works with denim in any wash, khaki, grey, and earth tones. The gum sole adds a warm accent that keeps the look from feeling too flat. Discover more models in our Adidas Spezial collection at Next Step.