
Description
Retro Revival: The Handball Spezial
Archival T-Toe Geometry & Terrace Suede Heritage: The adidas Originals Handball Spezial "Night Indigo / Hazy Green / Clear Sky" Anchor your daily rotation with a foundational European terrace classic reimagined through a nuanced, cool-toned palette. The IG1967 swathes its archival 1979 silhouette in a velvety "Night Indigo" navy suede chassis, offset by tri-tone serrated accents featuring "Hazy Green" and "Clear Sky" blues alongside crisp white detailing. Crowned with shimmering gold-foil branding and grounded by the signature four-zone gum rubber outsole, this low-profile staple bridges indoor handball lineage with effortless contemporary street style.
Benefits: Engineered for casual city transit, curated streetwear rotations, weekend social wear, and all-day pavement comfort, this low-top silhouette prioritizes supple foot-conforming suede, lightweight underfoot cushioning, and reliable low-profile stability. The velvety cow-suede upper requires virtually zero break-in time, wrapping the foot comfortably while maintaining its streamlined shape over long days of wear. Underneath, the dense gum rubber cupsole keeps your center of gravity low, delivering dependable multi-surface traction and durability across sidewalks, concourses, and indoor surfaces.
Key Features:
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Premium Velvety Cow Suede: High-grade, soft-touch navy suede upper offering tactile depth, structural flexibility, and vintage terrace aesthetics.
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Multitonal Stripe Architecture: Serrated leather 3-Stripes accented in complementary shades of Hazy Green and Clear Sky for a sophisticated, modern color story.
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Low-Profile Gum Rubber Outsole: Archival indoor handball tooling featuring high-friction grip zones and subtle sidewall texturing for dependable traction.
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Signature T-Toe Bumper Overlay: Archival double-stitched forefoot reinforcement engineered to resist daily scuffing while preserving structural shape.
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Metallic Gold-Foil Script: Precision hot-stamped "SPEZIAL" lettering along the lateral quarter panel, complemented by retro Trefoil tongue badges.
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Breathable Textile Lining: Smooth interior lining designed to reduce foot friction and prevent internal hotspots during all-day wear.
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Traditional Central Flat Lacing: Low-profile multi-eyelet lace system delivering even, customizable pressure distribution across the instep.
Product Details:
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Product Name: adidas Originals Handball Spezial
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Silo: adidas Originals / Terrace Heritage & Spezial Lineage
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Category: Men's/Unisex Heritage Streetwear & Lifestyle Low-Top Sneakers
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Colourway: Night Indigo / Hazy Green / Clear Sky
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Style Code / Reference: IG1967
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Upper Material: 100% Genuine Cow Suede with Synthetic Leather Overlays
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Lining: Soft Textile and Synthetic Padded Lining
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Outsole: Archival Low-Profile Gum Rubber Cupsole
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Fastening: Traditional Central Flat Lacing System
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Profile: Low-Top Heritage Indoor Handball Silhouette
Buyer Guidance & Fit Profile:
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Who This Product Is Best Suited For: Ideal for terrace casuals, vintage footwear purists, and everyday dressers looking for a versatile suede sneaker that effortlessly complements wide-leg denim, relaxed trousers, track pants, or casual skirts. Designed strictly for casual lifestyle transit and social wear; not intended for high-impact running, modern competitive handball, or heavy gym lifting.
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Fit & Sizing Determination: Fits Long / Runs Large. The Handball Spezial features a generous, elongated forefoot profile compared to the Samba OG. It is strongly recommended to take half a size down (0.5 size down) from your standard sneaker size (for example, if you typically wear a UK 7 / US 7.5, order a UK 6.5 / US 7) to achieve a locked-in, secure fit without heel slippage. Wearers with exceptionally wide feet (2E width) may remain true to size for extra forefoot volume.
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Care & Maintenance Recommendation: To protect the rich Night Indigo navy dye and maintain the plush nap of the cow suede, never wash in a washing machine or submerge in water; treat the upper with a specialized suede and nubuck water-repellent spray prior to initial wear to guard against rain spots and dust accumulation; clean dry surface dust exclusively with a soft crepe brush or dedicated suede cleaning eraser using gentle, single-direction strokes; never apply wet soaps, harsh liquid detergents, or solvents directly to the suede to avoid water rings and fiber matting; wipe the gum rubber outsole edges with a damp microfiber cloth; unlace and air-dry naturally at room temperature in a shaded, well-ventilated space away from direct heat sources such as radiators or harsh midday sun to prevent the suede from stiffening and the sole from oxidizing.
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Returns
Returns Policy
You have 30 days from the date of delivery to return any products that you bought from us at Trade Sports.
Eligibility for Returns
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Exchanges
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Refunds
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Shipping Costs & Refunds
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- EU customers receive full cost refunds including postage.
- Using your own returns label means we cannot refund that postage cost.
Returns Label Policy
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