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 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.
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.
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.
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Preparation: in-stock items leave the warehouse within 24–48 business hours. We source pre-orders for you within 1–10 business days.
Shipping (UPS, with tracking number):
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Free shipping in mainland Spain on orders of €99.99 or more (€6.95 on smaller orders). Mainland Portugal: €8.95. Rest of the European Union: from €15. Balearic Islands: €10. Canary Islands, Ceuta and Melilla: special rate (taxes not included).
We ship across the European Union (not to Switzerland, the United Kingdom, Norway or Iceland). You’ll see the exact amount at checkout after entering your address, before paying. Free shipping doesn’t apply to large Pop Mart figures.
Yes. All our products are new and 100% authentic. Every item is inspected by our team before shipping and gets the Next Step Verified tag, confirming it has been verified and shipped directly by us.
Plus, manufacturing defects are covered for 14 calendar days after delivery, and Swatch watches come with the official manufacturer’s warranty.
You have 14 calendar days from receiving your order to request an exchange or return.
Changing sizes is easy: request the return from your account under My orders, indicate the size you want in the comments, and as soon as we receive the item, we’ll send you the new size at no shipping cost. There’s no need to place a new order.
We’ll provide the return label via WhatsApp (SEUR or UPS in mainland Spain; UPS for all other destinations). Its cost is the standard rate for your area, for example €6.95 in mainland Spain. The item must be unused and have the Next Step Verified tag intact.
For each product, you’ll find the model’s size guide. Always use the European size (EU) as your reference: it’s the most consistent across brands.
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If a product is marked as Pre-order, it isn’t in our warehouse right now, but we source it specifically for you through our supplier network within 1–10 business days and keep you updated by email every step of the way.
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