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I have them in this colour and in burgundy and I love them, lightweight and with a bit of arch support.\n\nMy feet are on the wider side (I have trouble finding sandals where my feet don't spill over the footbed) and they are comfortable in these.","subreddit":"AusFemaleFashion"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1m3gl9g/how_do_you_guys_feel_about_spezial_model_any_good/n3wpz4r/","type":"comment","title":"Removable Insole for Arch Support Adjustment","author":"Ms_Mambo","ref_id":"r_e_2","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1m3gl9g/how_do_you_guys_feel_about_spezial_model_any_good/","title":"how do you guys feel about spezial model any good","subreddit":"adidas"},"excerpt":"If the insoles bother you because of the aggressive arch support, you can take it out.","subreddit":"adidas"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1my5ihn/cant_decide_between_two_adidas_handball_spezial/na9rtai/","type":"comment","title":"Style and Versatility of Earth Strata Color","author":"the_knifeofdunwall","ref_id":"r_e_4","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1my5ihn/cant_decide_between_two_adidas_handball_spezial/","title":"cant decide between two adidas handball spezial","subreddit":"adidas"},"excerpt":"I'm going to say earth strata. I have a pair and they are so stylish looking and go with a wide range of outfits.","subreddit":"adidas"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1e3rv3v/adidas_spezial_sizing_is_it_true_to_size/lmxc8ee/","type":"comment","title":"Sizing Advice for Comfort","author":"sangebo","ref_id":"r_e_5","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1e3rv3v/adidas_spezial_sizing_is_it_true_to_size/","title":"adidas spezial sizing is it true to size","subreddit":"adidas"},"excerpt":"I get mine TTS. I could probably wear a half size down and still be comfortable. I think if you have wider feet though def stick tts","subreddit":"adidas"},{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1lnvwv2/are_the_handball_spezial_comfortable_for_walking/n0ie17s/","type":"comment","title":"Walking Comfort and Thin Sole Caution","author":"TacoDeliDonaSauce","ref_id":"r_e_6","thread":{"url":"https://www.reddit.com/r/adidas/comments/1lnvwv2/are_the_handball_spezial_comfortable_for_walking/","title":"are the handball spezial comfortable for walking","subreddit":"adidas"},"excerpt":"I love my Spezials, I have 10 pairs and they are extremely comfortable. I wore mine around Europe last summer and I was fine. The arch support was a welcome feature for all that walking. 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the suede upper proves to be the hard-wearing component that will outlast the signature gum rubber sole, which is intentionally soft for indoor grip but wears faster on concrete — so the shoe's upper will develop a graceful patina while the sole does the heavy sacrificial work."},"entry_quotes":{"real_suede_patina":[{"url":"https://runrepeat.com/adidas-spezial","quote":"Real suede"},{"url":"https://www.picklebee.org/adidas-handball-spezial-sneaker-review-a-masterclass-in-retro-style-and-durability/","quote":"high-quality suede develops a beautiful patina over time if cared for properly with a dedicated brush"}],"unlined_breathability":[{"url":"https://www.sneakerlens.com/adidas-handball-spezial-shoes-review/","quote":"features an unlined suede upper, making it feel roomier and more breathable out of the box"}],"crease_resistant_suede":[{"url":"https://streetsneakersvault.com/adidas-handball-spezial-review/","quote":"the suede does not tend to crease 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