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What is the value of "Made in Germany" by adidas Originals? Sneaker Freaks' Perspective.
HANDBALL SPEZIAL "Made in Germany" | ABC-MART Exclusive

What is the value of "Made in Germany" by adidas Originals? Sneaker Freaks' Perspective.

The adidas Originals "Handball Spezial" was once developed as a shoe for professional handball players, and is now loved on the streets. This year, which marks the 45th anniversary of its birth, ABC-MART, which also celebrated its 45th anniversary since its establishment, has released a special edition of this model. What is surprising is that they are "Made in Germany," or "Made in Germany. This is a special pair made in Germany, the roots of adidas Originals. What do the deep freaks with a passion for sneakers think of this model? And what is the value of "Made in Germany"? Mr. Takaya Yamada of "MAGFORLIA," Mr. UCHI, creative director, and Mr. Katsufumi Tokunaga of "SOMA" discuss.

  • Photo(interview)_Kanta Nakamura(NewColor inc)
  • Photo(item)_Yutto
  • Text_Issey Enomoto
  • Edit_Hideki Shibayama

A full range of accessories can only be found in the special edition.

- This "Handball The special edition of the "Spezial" comes with a miniature metal charm in the shape of the shoe and three colors of laces: white, blue, and yellow. Which color would you choose?

Tokunaga: I choose white. Because the original laces are white.

Yamada: Same as on the right. White is the only choice.

UCHI: Yes, white is attractive, but I like yellow. And I can't get rid of blue either. Either way, it's nice to be able to change the laces to match my mood or outfit of the day.

Tokunaga: As one would expect. Your perspective on the fashion world is a bit different from mine and Mr. Yamada's. As a lover of vintage sneakers, I don't often think about color matching when choosing sneakers to wear that day. As a lover of vintage sneakers, I don't often pay attention to color matching when choosing sneakers to wear on a particular day.

Yamada: Color matching... I don't mind at all (laughs). As for how to wear them, I would wear these shoes in a big pair.

Tokunaga: Yes, I understand. Shoes that look great with big shoes.

UCHI: What? What do you mean by "big shoes"?

Yamada: This style is worn by selecting a size larger than your foot and tightening the straps. This is the way people who like vintage sneakers like to wear them. See, like this.

UCHI: I see. It is true that the toe is more slender and the feet look cleaner.

Yamada: I know, right? In fact, in our store, sales start with larger sizes, like 29cm. Many of our customers like to wear big shoes.

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