adidas has placed a heavy emphasis on their Handball Spezial silhouette this year, giving the retro trainer the same push the Samba got in 2024. This season, a new GT edition of the model is starting to hit shelves in a smooth “Mauve” color scheme.
adidas’ retro trainer silhouettes have had a newfound wave of popularity over the last few years, with models like the Samba dominating the casual sneaker space, particularly outside of the sneakerhead community. This has caused the Three Stripes to branch out with some other classic models, like the Handball Spezial getting a big push over the last year. This season, the Handball is getting a new GT upgrade, with refreshed paneling for a striking new look.
The new Handball Spezial GT brings some elements of other classic adidas shoes to the silhouette, in what is speculated to be a skate shoe version of the classic model. The upper has been reconstructed, and now prominently features aggressive stripes panels from the Predator line, as well as an extended eyestay that wraps around the heel of the model. The GT will debut in the “Wonder Mauve” color scheme, which mixes light and dark shades of purple across a suede upper, adding black stripes and heels as well as a burnt orange inner lining.
ADIDAS HANDBALL SPEZIAL GT “MAUVE” RELEASE INFORMATION
adidas’ new upgraded version of the Handball Spezial, the GT, has already started making its way onto shelves overseas, with a stateside release currently expected in March 2025. Seen here in its soft “Wonder Mauve” suede colorway, pairs will be available from both adidas and select retailers for $110.
adidas Handball Spezial GT
Color: Wonder Mauve/Black
Style Code: JI2605
Release Date: March 1st, 2025
PRice: $110
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