
Description
Classic Style, Club Spirit – adidas Handball Spezial
Originally launched in 1979 for elite handball players, the BD7632 has become a go-to for fans of vintage sport style. This edition features a soft nubuck suede upper in light blue with crisp white 3-Stripes, capturing both retro charm and modern appeal. The colourway is a perfect fit for supporters of teams like Manchester City and Argentina, offering subtle support through iconic streetwear design.
Benefits:
Engineered to deliver supreme all-day comfort on city pavements, these iconic low-tops feature a supple nubuck suede upper that moulds naturally around your feet. The smooth internal lining keeps your step stable and supportive during long matchday transits and casual weekend wear. Down below, the style is seamlessly anchored by a vintage Gum5 rubber outsole with archival suction-cup geometry, acting as an absolute primary defence against platform slipping while providing the robust multi-surface grip needed for a successful tackle of a busy social schedule.
Key Features:
- Premium Nubuck Suede Upper: High-grade genuine pigskin/cowhide nubuck engineered to provide an unreal, buttery-soft lifestyle texture.
- Archival T-Toe Reinforcement: Distinctive textured front toe overlay that honours the shoe's 1970s indoor sports lineage.
- Serrated Leather 3-Stripes: Crisp Cloud White leather accents configured to give your matchday fit an authoritative visual pop.
- Vintage Gum5 Rubber Outsole: Low-profile gum rubber cupsole built to ensure a successful shot at durable, multi-surface street traction.
- Metallic Gold Branding: Signature foil "SPEZIAL" callout alongside the Trefoil emblem on the lateral quarter panel.
- Traditional Lace Closure: Standard eyelet layout configuration engineered to offer a highly tailored, comfortable, and neatly locked-in fit.
Product Details:
- Product Name: adidas Originals Handball Spezial
- Design Lineage: 1979 Archival Indoor Handball & European Terrace Blueprint
- Target Gender / Sizing: Unisex Standard Athletic Cut (Regular Fit)
- Upper Material: 100% Premium Genuine Nubuck Suede with Smooth Leather Overlays
- Lining Foundation: Soft Synthetic Leather Collar with Breathable Textile Footbed
- Insole Cushioning: Die-Cut Lightweight OrthoLite / EVA Cushioning Footbed
- Outsole Tech: Dark Gum5 Natural Rubber Outsole with Historic Cleat Tread
- Branding Details: Metallic Gold Foil "SPEZIAL" Quarter Stamping & Blue Trefoil Tongue Badge
- Product Colour: Light Blue / Cloud White / Gum5
- Product Code / Style Code: BD7632
Who This Product Is Best Suited For:
Ideal for terrace casuals, matchday football fans, retro footwear collectors, and streetwear stylists who appreciate the timeless look of vintage indoor trainers. Complements dark indigo selvedge denim, stone-washed jeans, relaxed corduroy trousers, tailored cargo pants, and archival track tops. Not intended for competitive high-mileage road running, outdoor grass sports requiring studded cleats, or heavy barbell weightlifting requiring elevated wooden platforms.
Fit & Sizing Determination:
Fits True to Size (TTS) for standard-width feet. The Handball Spezial features a low-profile, streamlined silhouette with a snug wrap through the arch and heel. The soft nubuck suede upper provides immediate step-in comfort and naturally gives slightly to accommodate the shape of your foot after a few wears. Wearers with broad feet (EE width) or those who prefer a roomier forefoot envelope when wearing thick sports socks should consider selecting a half size up (0.5 size larger).
Recommended Conditions & Activities:
Optimised for paved concrete, high-street shopping, stadium concourses, pub matchdays, travel transit, and casual everyday wear in dry conditions. The classic Gum5 rubber outsole grips securely on polished indoor flooring and dry pavement. Care Recommendation: Protect the nubuck suede before first wear with a premium water-and-stain repellent spray; avoid wearing in heavy downpours. Clean dirt using a dedicated suede/nubuck brush and eraser block.
Payments

Do You Accept Payment Over The Phone?
Yes, if you would like to pay for your item over the phone then please call us on 0161 336 2595 and we will have someone talk you through the process and complete your transaction. Please have all card details with you for a quicker and easier payment.
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Returns
Returns & Exchanges Policy
We want you to be completely satisfied with your order from Trade Sports. If an item isn’t quite right, we offer a straightforward 30-day returns window from the date of delivery for a refund or size/colour exchange.
Return Conditions
To qualify for a refund or exchange, items must meet the following criteria:
- Unworn & Unwashed: Items must be in pristine, brand-new condition with all original brand tags attached.
- Original Packaging: Items must be in their original manufacturer packaging (including branded footwear boxes and accessory bags).
- Protect the Box: Footwear boxes must not be taped or labelled directly. Please place the shoebox inside an outer mailing bag or postage box.
- Timeframe: Initiated within 30 days of delivery.
How to Return or Exchange (UK Customers)
All returns and exchanges are processed quickly and digitally through our online returns portal:
- Log In: Enter your order number and email/postcode into the portal.
- Select Items: Choose the items you wish to return and select whether you want a Refund or an Exchange (different size or colour).
- Pay & Generate Label: The tracked Royal Mail return label is £3.65, payable securely directly within the portal before your label is generated.
- Pack Your Parcel: Attach the label to your outer postal bag (never tape the shoebox directly). Drop it off at your nearest Post Office or parcel drop-off point.
Please note: Because your label is paid upfront in the portal, your item refund will not be subject to any return postage deductions upon arrival. For size or colour exchanges, once we receive and inspect your original pair, your replacement will be dispatched free of charge.
Prefer to Arrange Your Own Courier?
If you would rather use your own shipping method, please ensure you use a tracked service and obtain proof of postage. Address your parcel to:
Trade Sports Returns
Alpha House, Peel Street
Denton, Manchester
M34 3JY
United Kingdom
Damaged, Faulty, or Incorrect Items
Mistakes happen, and if we have sent you the wrong item or your order has arrived damaged or defective, we will put it right immediately at no cost to you.
Please email us right away at sales@tradesports.co.uk with your order number and a photo of the issue. We will supply a complimentary prepaid returns label.
(Please note: If you choose to arrange your own return shipping without contacting us first, return postage will only be reimbursed up to a maximum of £3.65).
Refunds & Processing Times
- Inspection: Once your parcel arrives at our Denton warehouse, our team will inspect the items against our return criteria.
- Processing: Please allow 2–3 working days from delivery for our warehouse to process your parcel.
- Payment Clearance: Once processed, you will receive an email confirmation. Funds typically take 5–7 working days to clear back into your original payment method.
- Original Shipping Fees: Express shipping upgrades (such as Royal Mail Tracked 24 or Special Delivery) are non-refundable in accordance with the Consumer Rights Act 2015.
International Returns (Outside the UK)
- Customers outside the UK are welcome to return items within the 30-day window using a tracked courier service of their choice.
- Return shipping costs and any applicable customs duties for overseas returns are the customer’s responsibility. We do not provide prepaid returns labels for international orders.
- EU Customers: In line with consumer regulations, standard original shipping costs will be refunded alongside the item value.
Extended Christmas Returns
Orders placed between 1st November and 24th December qualify for our extended holiday returns window. You have 60 days from purchase to return or exchange gifts, provided items remain unworn, brand new, and in their original packaging.
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