I’m a sneaker woman via and thru. In actual fact, I search for just about any excuse to ditch my heels for the extra supportive, comfy model. And whereas I’ve cycled via fairly a couple of favorites from Adidas, together with the beloved Sambas and Gazelles, there’s a brand new design that I attain for practically each time I’m headed out the door: the Handball Spezial footwear.
The sneakers had been initially launched within the ’70s as indoor sports activities footwear and had been only in the near past revived with an all-new assortment of colours, together with the right Kelly inexperienced pair that’s barely left my ft since they arrived within the mail nearly two months in the past.
Handball Spezial Footwear
The Spezial footwear bear a resemblance to each the wildly widespread OG Sambas and Gazelles however with a barely extra retro really feel and thicker sole. They’re light-weight with a cushty and breathable building that doesn’t really feel too constricting after I’m trekking via Manhattan. The rubber outsole additionally gives the best quantity of traction.
As a result of I’m a sensible woman who hates the subway however can’t afford fixed Ubers, I stroll a lot within the metropolis — and extra occasions than not, in my Spezials. Simply this weekend, I set out for a 4.5-mile stroll again to my East Village condo from the Higher West Facet and was stunned to reach house with out a lot as a single blister on my ft — one thing I couldn’t say about my beloved Sambas. Plus, the cushion-y sole and supportive form saved my ft comfy for all 15,000+ steps house.
Buyers agree too, raving that the model is “as comfy because it will get” and an “on a regular basis stroll[ing] shoe.” One buyer added that they’re even “higher than the Sambas.” A 3rd individual chimed in, including that the shoe “exceeded” their expectations.
Whereas, very like the Sambas and Gazelles, the Spezials might be tough to search out in inventory, there are many sizes accessible when you’re not offered on what coloration particularly. Head over to Adidas to attain a pair for your self, or hold scrolling to browse related kinds that we additionally love.
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