adidas Spezial's Terrace Classic Just Lost Weight

Double Tap to ZoomSneakersShop the adidas Handball Spezial Lo Pro Triple BlackTerrace sneakers have dominated casual street style for generations, but adidas continues to find subtle, effective ways to mutate its terrace legends for a new customer. Trimming away the traditional bulk of its classic lineup, the brand introduces a streamlined, ultra-flat silhouette with the arrival of the adidas Originals Handball Spezial Lo Pro Triple Black.It’s hard to look anywhere in the world of sneakers without seeing a dance-inspired or martial-arts-adjacent pair these days. That ultra-slim profile is what the customer wants, from sportswear up to the heights of luxury. And while houses like Margiela and Prada offer options closer to $1000, adidas continues to win out on the other end of the scale. By shaving down the traditional gum sole of the 1979 classic into a slim, ground-hugging profile, adidas bridges the gap between retro terrace culture and the sleek, soft silhouettes that are everywhere right now.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The all-black colorway always helps, providing a sharp, minimalist counterweight to bulky dad shoes and over-engineered runners while obviously being super easy for styling.Your Highsnobiety privacy settings have blocked this Instagram post.The sneaker features a satin upper that gives the low-profile chassis a tactile, premium sheen. The iconic Three Stripes and heel tab are rendered in matching tonal black to maintaining a completely monochromatic look.Most notably, the shoe trades its classic gum cupsole for a shaved-down, low-profile rubber outsole that hugs the ground. Subtle tonal Spezial branding along the lateral side honors the silhouette's rich indoor sports heritage. While it nods to the heritage, it will be interesting to see how this pair is received by adidas SPZL purists.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 and subscribe to Shopper for recs on all things fashion, footwear, and beauty.We Recommendadidas' Answer to the Flip Flop Craze Cuts (Trefoil) Deepadidas' Reflective Megaride AG Sneaker Is the Good Kind of GloomY-3’s Twisted Tokyo Sneaker Is a Deformed Darlingadidas’ Chocolate Brown Runner Is a Sweet Take on an Archive Favoriteadidas’ Strappy Mary Jane Sneaker Has Never Looked CuterWhat To Read Nextadidas Spezial's Terrace Classic Just Lost WeightIn Matte-Black, Nike’s Unbothered Air Force 1 Remains the BlueprintNike’s Pony Hair Air Force 1 Isn’t Horsing AroundNike’s Refined Booker Basketball Sneaker Goes Full FlameAction Bronson's Y2K-Fueled New Balance Runner Is Dripping with Déjà VuThis Nike Air Max 95 Is Tough, Techy & Very Red