Lionel Messi’s next adidas Handball Spezial keeps things simple with a black suede upper, silver branding, and small hits of red. The shape is unchanged, but the darker finish gives the terrace model a different look than his brighter releases.

Most of the upper is covered in black suede, from the toe through the side panels and tongue. Metallic Silver leather is used on the serrated Three Stripes, with a thin red layer showing around the edges. Messi branding appears beside the stripes, then returns on the tongue label and heel.

Smooth black leather wraps the collar and heel tab, adding some contrast against the suede. Red piping along the rear panel ties back to the trim under the stripes without becoming a major part of the colorway.

The shoe sits on a black midsole and matching rubber outsole. Patterned insoles with adidas and Messi branding finish the interior.

Droping this Fall 2026 via adidas.com and select retailers, the Messi x adidas Handball Spezial will cost you $120.

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