Is the Handball Spezial good for everyday walking?

Yes for short trips and standing around. The sole is thin and flat, so people who walk many miles a day usually want more cushioning.

How does it compare with the adidas Samba?

The Spezial has a softer suede upper and a slightly roomier toe box. The Samba has a firmer leather upper and a narrower shape.

Most buyers take their normal size. Wide-footed wearers often go up half a size or choose a wider model.

It was designed for indoor handball and still has a grippy gum sole and midfoot support. Most buyers now use it as a casual shoe.

Not ideal. The suede upper stains and stiffens when wet, so treat it with a protector or save it for dry days.

One pair of sneakers with laces. No extra insoles or care products are included.

At Shoebacca, for $59.95, 45% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

10 stores we checked sell it, including Shoebacca, Adidas, Footshop, Journeys, Finish Line.

$59.95at ShoebaccaChecked 2 h ago

45% under what the other stores charge

Compared across 10 stores. Prices are checked against each store and labelled with when. Store links may earn us a commission. Price via Klarna.