The adidas SPZL Spring/Summer 2025 Collection Includes a Handball Cup and TRX Mesh

Published March 12, 2025

Famed collector, historian, and now head of adidas SPZL Gary Aspden always ensures that fans of the SPZL line are well-informed on the inspirations behind each release. Whenever a new drop is approaching, Aspden will take to his Instagram to go into great detail about each sneaker and the apparel collection for the subsequent drop. Ahead of the SPZL Spring/Summer 2025 Collection’s release later this March, Aspeden has shared images of two sneakers launching, the Handball Cup and TRX Mesh.

The TRX Mesh SPZL reinterprets one of adidas’ most iconic running silhouettes while staying true to its archival essence. Drawing inspiration from the blue and yellow TRX famously worn by Roger Daltrey in McVicar, this Spezial iteration adds performance-driven tweaks to the archival sneaker. The upper is constructed from racing mesh, referencing a Marathon TR pair from 2000 made in Scheinfeld, with additional overlays and design elements inspired by historic athlete service models.

Unlike previous TRX reissues that utilized a molded midsole, this version introduces an EVA wedge with a scooped cutaway. The dimpled tongue, cotton laces, and precisely matched yellow accents further refine the shoe, ensuring it remains faithful to its heritage while offering a fresh take on a classic.

adidas TRX Mesh SPZL Hi-Res Blue Shock Yellow

The Handball Cup SPZL builds on the legacy of the Handball Spezial, a shoe that transitioned from performance wear to a staple in British subcultures. This new iteration modernizes the 70s Handball Spezial by incorporating 80s-era design cues, particularly those in the Handball Top.

The revised toebox proportions and adjusted toe overlay depth create a sleeker profile, while the defining features—a swooping contrast leather overlay with red piping, a white tongue with red branding, and a honey-colored gum sole—pay homage to its predecessors. Retaining the classic blue and white Handball Spezial colorway with a red pop, the Handball Cup SPZL successfully bridges decades of adidas design, offering an archival-inspired take on one of the brand’s most celebrated models.

The adidas SPZL Spring/Summer 2025 Collection will start with the release of the two aforementioned sneakers on March 27, 2025, through adidas Confirmed and select retailers online and in-store. Available in men’s sizing, the retail price has yet to be announced. Download the Sole Retriever mobile app to stay updated on the latest releases, raffles, news, and more in the sneaker and streetwear world.

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