adidas Handball Spezial Loafer Black White Gum (W)

The adidas Handball Spezial Loafer Black White Gum (W) with style code KK2786 takes one of the most worn adidas silhouettes of the moment and removes the laces. The Handball Spezial arrived in 1979 as an indoor handball shoe and was picked up decades later for its low profile, suede upper and gum outsole. This women's build converts that upper into a slip-on while leaving the recognisable shape of the original entirely intact.

Colorway: Core Black / Cloud White / Gum

The adidas Handball Spezial Loafer Black White Gum (W) is finished in Core Black suede that carries across the whole upper and emphasises the model's low profile. The Three Stripes run in Cloud White across the sidewall as the only real contrast, exactly as on the classic Spezial build. A step-in opening replaces the lacing system and gives the model its loafer character, while the shape of the toe and heel stays unchanged. Restrained adidas branding sits on the heel. Underfoot is the gum outsole that belongs to the Spezial and warms up the black and white upper. That combination makes the KK2786 as easy to wear as the original version, without having to bend down.

How does the adidas Handball Spezial Loafer Black White Gum (W) fit?

The Handball Spezial runs narrow and long, which is why many wearers take half a size down. Because this build has no laces, the fit is less adjustable than on the original model. If you have wider feet or a high instep, stay with your normal size on the KK2786.