Which is better for everyday wear?

The Handball Spezial. Its suede upper and gum outsole take more abuse, and it pairs with more outfits. The Breaknet Sleek is better kept for lighter, dressier days.

The Spezial. Suede and gum rubber wear slowly and can be cleaned. The Breaknet Sleek's leather upper is fine but its lighter build shows wear sooner.

Is the Breaknet Sleek more comfortable?

Out of the box, yes, because of the foam insole. The Spezial runs firm underfoot and softens with wear.

Is the Spezial worth stepping up to?

If you want one sneaker for most days, yes. The suede, gum sole and T-toe hold their shape and look better with age. If you mainly want the leopard print, the Breaknet Sleek covers that.

Do both fit true to size?

Both run true to size for most people. The Spezial has a roomier toe box; the Breaknet Sleek is narrower, so wide feet may want to size up.

Which is easier to clean?

The Breaknet Sleek. Wipe the leather with a damp cloth. Suede on the Spezial needs a brush and a protector spray.

adidas Handball Spezial vs adidas Breaknet Sleek Leopard Sneakers

The Handball Spezial is the better-built shoe: suede overlays, a gum rubber outsole and a T-toe give it a sturdier, more classic shape, and 266 ratings average 5 out of 5. The Breaknet Sleek is a lighter, lower-profile sneaker with a leather upper and a leopard print that makes more of a statement. Buy the Spezial for everyday wear and longevity; buy the Breaknet Sleek if you want a slimmer, dressier look and the print is the point.

Choose the Handball Spezial if you want a durable suede everyday sneaker with a gum sole and a proven retro shape.
Choose the Breaknet Sleek if you want a slimmer leather sneaker with a leopard print and a softer, more dressed-up look.

Prices

adidas Handball Spezial: $54.00 at Astor House (last seen Nov 10)
adidas Breaknet Sleek Leopard Sneakers: $46.00 at Amazon (last seen Nov 10)
Difference: the adidas Breaknet Sleek Leopard Sneakers is $8.00 cheaper than the adidas Handball Spezial at the latest prices (Nov 10)

adidas Handball Spezial Earth Strata Gum Women's

	adidas Handball Spezial	adidas Breaknet Sleek Leopard Sneakers
Upper material	Suede overlays with waffle knit textile	Leather
Outsole	Gum rubber	Rubber
Toe shape	T-toe, boxier vintage profile	Standard rounded toe, slimmer profile
Look	Solid heritage colorways with contrast stitching	Leopard print, multicolor
Build and durability	Suede and gum hold up to daily wear	Leather upper, lighter construction
Sizing range	Full women's run	Limited run of US 5.5 to 11
Cushioning	EVA midsole, firm underfoot	EVA midsole plus foam insole
Style versatility	Works with denim, casual outfits	Print limits pairing, stands out more

Spec	adidas Handball Spezial	adidas Breaknet Sleek Leopard Sneakers
Upper material	suede	Leather
Midsole	EVA	EVA
Outsole material	gum rubber	—
Toe design	T-toe	—
Size (US)	—	11, 5.5, 8, 6, 7
Fastening	—	Laced
Color	—	Brown, Multicolor
Outsole	—	Rubber
Age Group	—	Adult
Lining	—	Textile
Gender	—	Female
Insole	—	EVA, Foam

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