The Adidas Handball Spezial can be traced back all the way to the handball courts in the 1970s Germany. Altough the style didn't get global recognition it has over the years almost gotten a cult status in countries such as the UK. Like other 3 stripes shoes from that era the Handball Spezial was designed for it's purpose of being a Handball shoe. The design was so comfortable that the shoe made it into peoples everyday lifes and become one of Adias best selling models. The sneakers also come in colorways such as Earth Strata Gum, Navy Gum, Aluminium Black Gum and Collegiate Green Spark.