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Adidas Handball Spezial
Sizing & fit guide

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Why the Adidas Handball Spezial fits this way

The Adidas Handball Spezial is part of the Samba/terrace family and shares its sizing character: it runs about a half size large. The flat, low-profile suede last and thin gum sole give the sleek terrace look but leave extra length at true size, so the common move is to drop a half from your normal size — the same advice that applies to the Samba and Gazelle.

Cross-brand, wearers note Adidas terrace shoes sit below their Nike number — "I half size up on my Adidas from Nike" describes a wearer who finds Adidas fits better when nudged, but the prevailing terrace consensus is that these classics run long and reward sizing down. The Spezial's suede upper softens slightly with wear but the last stays slim.

Width is narrow, like the Samba. Wide-foot wearers should be careful sizing down — the slim last won't accommodate a wide forefoot if you also shorten it. For them, staying near true size and accepting slightly long is the better trade. Net: ½ down for standard and narrow feet; near true size for wide feet. Confidence is low given limited direct Spezial posts; it leans on terrace-family consistency.

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