adidas keeps building out its Messi line with a Handball Spezial in Black and Silver. The Spezial has been one of the brand’s most reliable terrace models, and tying it to Messi gives a heritage silhouette a modern signature hook without changing what already works.
The pairing makes sense. Messi is adidas’s biggest football name, and the Spezial’s clean, low-key build suits an everyday colorway more than a loud one.
Release details
The adidas Handball Spezial Messi Black Silver carries a retail price of $120. The style code is KI4548.
Where to buy
Look for it at adidas and select retailers. More adidas coverage.
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