Adidas Handball Spezial Black Off White Gum

Smooth black leather where almost every Spezial uses suede: that change of material defines the Adidas Handball Spezial Black Off White Gum, with the Three Stripes and details in Off White and a honey-coloured gum rubber outsole. The leather gives it a more polished finish, handles rain better than suede and ages with fewer marks.

The Handball Spezial has been part of adidas Originals since 1979, when it was designed for indoor courts. It keeps the Spezial Trefoil on the tongue and the gold foil name on the side.

• Upper: leather
• Lining: textile
• Outsole: gum rubber
• Fastening: laces
• Style code: IH1512

What to wear it with: being leather, it suits smarter outfits, for example black pleated trousers, a white poplin shirt and a grey blazer. For every day, dark blue straight jeans, a Breton striped top and a leather jacket. In summer, black shorts and short white socks.

Care: wipe the leather with a damp cloth and apply a neutral cream now and then; the gum sole brightens up with a brush and soap.