Models / Comparisons / adidas Gazelle vs adidas Handball Spezial
adidas Gazelle vs adidas Handball Spezial
Differences
Both are low suede shoes with indoor sports roots. The Gazelle (1966) comes in suede, nubuck or leather by version, and adidas says it fits roomy; the Handball Spezial (1979, handball) is cow suede with a gum sole. For wide feet, the Gazelle.
- Origin: Gazelle in 1966, training and indoor sports; Handball Spezial in 1979, handball.
- Upper: suede, nubuck or leather on the Gazelle; cow suede with synthetic details on the Spezial.
- Fit: adidas says the Gazelle fits roomy; for a snug fit, go half a size down.
| adidas Gazelle | adidas Handball Spezial | |
|---|---|---|
| Origin | Launched in 1966 as a training and indoor sports shoe. | First released in 1979, made for professional handball players. |
| Kind | Lifestyle | Lifestyle |
| Profile | Low | Low |
| Upper | Suede, nubuck or leather upper depending on the version; the original was suede. | Cow suede upper with synthetic details. |
| Sole | Rubber outsole; adidas gave it a hexagon tread pattern in 1971. | Gum rubber outsole. |
| Fit and sizing | adidas says it fits roomier than other models; for a snug fit, go half a size down. | — |
| Made for | Everyday casual wear; adidas presents it as a training and leisure silhouette. | Everyday wear; adidas sells it as a lifestyle shoe. |
| List price | 110,00 € | 110,00 € |
Price and sizes
| adidas Gazelle | adidas Handball Spezial | |
|---|---|---|
| Price from (adult pairs) | 31,00 € | 43,00 € |
| Usual price (adult pairs) | 88,08 € | 98,00 € |
| Under their usual price today | 79 of 162 | 282 of 492 |
| Adult pairs on sale | 162 | 492 |
| Shops with stock (adult) | 32 | 37 |
| Adult sizes in stock (EU) | 35 1/3–49 1/3 | 35 1/3–49 1/3 |
| Kids' pairs on sale | 44 · from 26,95 € | 127 · from 35,95 € |
| Kids' sizes in stock (EU) | 19–40 | 19–40 |
