Skip to content
GQ British Lifestyle
Fashion

To Make Its Spiffiest Loafer, adidas Went Back to the Basics

The adidas Handball Spezial Loafer gets a classic black and white makeover, resulting in its spiffiest look yet.

By Swedan Margen

To Make Its Spiffiest Loafer, adidas Went Back to the Basics

Double Tap to Zoom

  • Sneakers
  • adidas Handball Spezial Loafer Makes the Basics Look Elegant

Sometimes, all it takes is basic colorways to make a good shoe. Exhibit A: adidas' black-and-white Handball Spezial loafer.

Don't get me wrong. The adidas loafer looks good as-is in many colorways and even suede versions. But there's something classic and classy about the black-and-white pairs.

It lands with sleek black leather uppers, black rubber soles, and white accents (the Three Stripes and penny loafer strap). It's not doing a lot, it's doing just enough in its suit and tie.

The Handball Spezial sneaker is so good at being a loafer. The rest, like the dapper charm, comes naturally.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

The newest black-and-white Handball Spezial loafer is now available at some international adidas stores. Hopefully, it hits the US website soon.

Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.

School may have just started, but consider your prom plans already sorted. Thank you, adidas.

Highsnobiety has affiliate marketing partnerships, which means we may receive a commission from your purchase. Want to shop the products our editors actually love? Visit HS Shopping for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.

We Recommend

Larry June Goes All Out to Recolor a Vintage Runner

adidas' Miu Miu-y Track Star Is Fall-Ready With a Warm Vanilla Makeover

Anthony Edwards' Sideline Signature Goes Hard off the Bench

The Best adidas Sneaker Releases This Week

adidas' GSG9 Sandal Gets in the Field

What To Read Next

The Crocs Clog Means Business Now

To Make Its Spiffiest Loafer, adidas Went Back to the Basics

Why Nike Paid This Artist to Build a Bootleg Chanel Store

Nike's Thicc Jordan Sneaker Does a Very Good Wallabee Impression

Nike Transforms a “Mid” Sneaker Into a Monster Winter Boot

Nike’s Original Sneaker Heads to Public School

Source link

Originally published by highsnobiety.com. Syndicated material does not necessarily reflect the views of GQ British Lifestyle.

More Fashion