Adidas Gazelle vs Adidas Handball Spezial

Both are Adidas models, but lasts differ. Gazelle is labeled Runs Big (Size down half a size (TTS if wide feet)). Handball Spezial is True to Size (TTS for average/wide; half down if narrow (suede stretches)).

Adidas Gazelle typically runs slightly long versus a measured street size, so most narrow/average feet size down half. Wide feet often stay true to size because the last is still narrow through the forefoot — sizing down worsens pinch. Gazelle Indoor/Bold share the length rule; Bold changes stack height, not last length.

Handball Spezial is the roomiest of the Samba/Gazelle/Spezial terrace trio for many wide feet at true to size. Soft suede stretches — narrow feet who want lasting lockdown sometimes half down to avoid later heel slip. Length guides still split TTS vs slightly long, so confidence stays Partial.

Use the table below as a starting point from fit offsets — then confirm with try-on or returns. Width can matter more than length between these two.