adidas Handball Spezial W vs adidas Handball Spezial OG

Both are adidas Handball Spezial, so the choice comes down to fit and materials. The Spezial W is a women's shoe with a suede upper and a plain rubber outsole, and it carries a very high owner rating across thousands of reviews. The Spezial OG is unisex, adds leather panels, an Ortholite and cork insole and a glass-fiber outsole, and runs in a narrower size spread. Buy the W for a straightforward women's fit; step up to the OG if you want the cushioned insole and mixed-material build.

• Choose the adidas Handball Spezial W if you want a women's-specific fit in suede with the classic gum-style rubber sole and the widest range of sizes.
• Choose the adidas Handball Spezial OG if you want the unisex original with leather overlays, a cork and Ortholite insole and a glass-fiber outsole.