The Spezial may be the unsung sibling to the Samba. But a new version under Adidas’s “Made in Germany” banner could finally change that.
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Despite a loyal cult following, the Spezial is a black sheep of the Three Stripes catalog.
With a low-profile look and gum-rubber outsole, the shoe is often mistaken for the ever-popular Samba model.
However, the name has never quite reached the heights of its high-profile sister shoe, despite countless colorways and cool suede upper.
A new Spezial under the brand’s “Made in Germany” banner may finally change that.
Spezial treatment
To be clear, noting its place of manufacture is more than a mere matter of provenance.
Like New Balance’s “Made in USA” and “Made in UK” programs, “Made in Germany” represents Adidas’s antidote to the mass-produced shoes it manufactures overseas.
As such, they usually boast higher-quality leathers and superior detailing, often accomplished by hand at the company’s factory in Herzogenaurach, Germany.
The Spezial Made in Germany sneakers are no exception.
The pair features upgraded suede across the upper, paired with a plush leather collar and more precise stitching than you’ll encounter on the Samba or even inline Spezial.
What’s more, Adidas opted to endow this release with a simple blue-and-white colorway that will undoubtedly earn it a place in the history book as one of the brand’s best efforts on an unsung model.
Availability and pricing
The Adidas Spezial Made in Germany is not yet available on the brand’s official website.
But shoppers can get a leg up by heading over to British retailer End. Clothing, which already has the shoe in stock for a price of $235 — less than the cost of the Superstar Made in Germany from May.
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