Adidas Samba vs Gazelle Indoor vs Handball Spezial

Which Adidas sneaker is the best? In today's video, I compare 3 of the most popular Adidas sneakers right now and work out which is the best! The Samba, the Gazelle Indoor or the Handball Spezial.
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[@HarryHas]

Which is your favourite of the 3 or should they be left in 2023?

[@user-eb9kw9ks6v]

I'm wearing a black Samba for football today and the same shoes for the office tomorrow, so yeah.

[@KealanJamesBrady]

I always default to black, white or off-white shoes. Something about coloured shoes I just dont like. I guess I'm just into a more monochromatic look and majority of my clothes are neutral colours.

[@Istiaque_A]

Gazelle Indoor for me, love the green n black one

[@cankarakaya913]

Handball Spezial, I used to wear them back in 2010-2012 , and just got a new one

[@maciejprzygorski1808]

none of them. They have a too thick sole and look way better on girls imo. I picked up this year Samba x Kith version and Campus 80 as a every day bitters.

[@tobias1752]

Started wearing all of them since 1979… the Samba was advertised as an indoor soccer shoe, the handball special for what his name says and the gazelle was the cheaper brother of the handball spec. The gazelles sole is too soft, the samba leather is too rigid ( for me), the handball spec. will always be my no.1; in navy with light blue stripes…❤

[@liberatoreZ]

The Samba "budget" version feels really cheap and hard to break in, these days. The leather upper doesn't deserve the term "leather" IMO. The nicer versions also feel a bit overpriced. But which classic shoe doesn't ;)

[@Sh4rpy_]

just got handball navy with blue stripes today, it's amazing

[@nhddd]

Interested to see what the next trending sneaker would be. I bought a pair of sambas and my mum said I they looked like grandpa shoes😭😭. Have a good one bro.

[@HarryHas]

Hahaha yeah, when I was younger it was always the older men who wore Sambas so I know where she gets that from. You too bro

[@tobias1752]

Hey, I wore all the trending sneakers 40!years ago..( samba,gazelle,handball spec.,AF1, onitsuka tiger…) and I still do🤣 but I wear boots and dressshoes as well😃

[@ikkets]

Onitsuka tiger Mexico 66 is the new samba for those who like to be first to trends

[@triple-aries]

@@HarryHasthe last time Sambas were trending was around 2008

[@UbstandardSwagg]

Timbs

[@markus9541]

Thanks to your channel, I rediscovered two pairs of the Gazelle Indoor (black & white) in my cellar a few weeks ago. I had forgotten about them, but now I wear them a lot. Thanks Harry!

[@HarryHas]

The vintage pairs are cooler in that shoe so you might have some decent pairs there

[@markus9541]

@@HarryHas best thing is, that they were basically unworn. Made my day when I pulled them out of that old box.

[@user-ni5mw2dd5v]

Great video! You hit all the right points. So glad to hear from someone with so much experience. Thank you!

[@philmaclang7908]

Spot on regarding your verdict on the Sambas. I've got a bit of wide feet and felt that tightness around the middle part as well as the rubbing against my ankle at the time I was breaking them in. Comfort has improved somewhat after multiple uses, thankfully. And finally, I wholeheartedly agree with the comfort factor on the Gazelles, though I'm basing this on the classic non-indoor Gazelles, and they're the ones I can comfortably slip on without having to untie the laces. Alas, I've never had the Spezials but am currently looking at a black/gray Cordura pair and perhaps may treat myself with them for Christmas, lol. Kudos as always to your video and enjoy the holidays.

[@jigsm4n4g46]

Amazing video and amazing review, I've been alternating my blue handball Spezial and green samba and excited to have a pair Gazelle indoor

[@nikicrowe2768]

Thank you for the thorough video! I’m so glad I’m not the only one obsessed with the differences of these 3 shoes!

[@PrettyIsMyUsername]

Such a great video! Thanks

[@EduardoHenrique-nd1ro]

Thanks for the amazing review, Harry! Have an amazing weekend! Cheers from Brazil!

[@HarryHas]

Thanks for watching dude. Have a good weekend yourself

[@Addypro99]

Always love your vids

[@robertdomlim9357]

Got the sambas. Never looked back. Amazing vid as always!

[@HarryHas]

Thank you very much dude

[@RUY2323]

💯 spot on

[@killian8122]

Really like that white pair of Handballs you found after filming

[@mvnkp]

You say you see this trend fading and I tend to agree. Any idea on which kind of sneakers might be on the rise? Nice video as always of course!

[@N1Kki7]

Can’t put my finger on it but spezial just look good on me compared to the other two. I was somewhat hesitant initially because I see them everywhere, but I’ve come to love my black spezials.

[@jurgenklopp156]

The good thing about adidas trainers is that they are timeless they never go out of fashion. Similar with Nikes. I have a pair of blue handball spezials and they’re probably my favourite adidas to date. I’ve had the superstars and gazelles in the past but I think the handballs are the best.

[@ninjalectualx]

Harry, "getting too deep into it" is my favorite part!

[@JerricaNavarro]

Thanks for this detailed video. Helped a lot

[@-GrowingPains-]

I just like the green on this shoe shape in general. Great insight, Harry!

[@HarryHas]

Thank you

[@ThrowAway_Foryou]

Love you Harry ❤❤

[@HarryHas]

❤️

[@historianofmanythings4294]

Nice vid appreciate the breakdown

[@HarryHas]

Cheers 🙏

[@shambob1399]

Really like the look of the sambas so will be picking up a pair ✌🏽

[@milosavmilatovic9259]

I think the green ones are the most beautiful, specially with this indoor sole. I've just got them from Asos and I love them. Mine also came without the white laces.

[@JosukeUrameshi]

i had a pair of busenitz years ago and i been wanting another pair again. theyre a skate shoe and have that big tongue like the samba OGs and suede upper that gives it a more refined look, plus padding so theyre not rough on the heels

[@AeroPrimeOG]

The fact is these silhouettes are the greatest of all time. The Samba itself sold more than 35 millions pair worldwide since 1949. The number just keeps rising. And because soccer or football is the most popular sport in the world. It got even better. I wore the Sambas before the pre hype era. My first 3 sambas were all collabs and man they are a rarity now. One of them from Pharrell Williams, Starcow and Livestock.

[@SIW808]

I've had my Spezial since 2020 and I love them! Looking to pick up another pair.

[@JamesLeung]

Really interesting, never looked into the difference between these. A lot more going on than I thought!

[@HarryHas]

I suppose they are all pretty similar but I like to get into the details 😂

[@vulinh1378]

Hey Harry! I know you said the Gazelles fit a little bit bigger than the Sambas, but length wise are they similar, or are the Gazelles look a bit longer on feet as well? Thank you!

[@motic375]

Thank you for the video, mate. You're my biggest inspiration

[@HarryHas]

Thank you for watching them. Appreciate your support

[@eightfivebrand]

Great vid. Have my eyes on the Handball navy.

[@HarryHas]

Thank you

[@srw2010]

I've had some handballs for a good while, and more recently picked up the shadow green gazelle indoors and quite literally googled wtf the difference was between these and the Samba like 2 weeks ago, great timing! from what I've worn, the Handballs are a go to in B/W super comfy and they don't show how beat up they are. Though I love my Kith x Clarks Samba, I can't really use it to judge Sambas since I've never had a normal pair (picked up a WB Samba to try with the funny tongue, hated it and sold em shortly after)

[@iwillbe7214]

the funny tongue is the futsal version of samba it is not meant for casual wear

[@playwithpower9384]

I like the busenitz. I feel like it’s a similar style with a bit more of a difference and they dont sell out so fast, and have different colorways. I have two pairs. A green and black pair, and a white and pine pair. They are probably some of my favorite shoes.

[@davidfe1606]

I used to wear busenitz but due to the uncomfortable sole, i dislike handball due to that both use the same sole

[@AdzPower]

I have the samba and the gazelle and love both. I guess I find the gazelle a but comfier but both are great.

[@atadeniz18]

just bought green samba after wanting it for some time!!

[@interpretrebekah]

spezials are my personal favorite - they actually run TTS and i love the rounded laces + structure of the shoe. agreed that the gazelles are the best in fun, colorful colorways but they run a half size big and not a fan of the looong laces

[@itzikca]

I just got grey handballs and they look amazing with every outfit :D

[@cannsmith]

I’ve always loved sambas while one of my brothers wears almost exclusively gazelles. We each love a different silhouette I’ve had a friend tell me she thought they looked like bowling shoes, but I love them and have all ways found them effortlessly chic. The point is find which you like and is comfortable and wear them. The heel tab in sambas is a bit higher just mush it around and it will soften up also a bit of alcohol before initial break in wears helps them out. I find often people fail to realize that even though it’s a sneaker it is leather and the material will soften with wear.

[@JM12044]

I’ve always owned vintage/classic adidas sneakers. I personally own all 3. I love them all. You can’t go wrong with any of them. I will say however… I think anytime I wear sambas, I get noticed.

[@donatnahoczki5032]

Amazing video with a great overall review. Definetely go with the Handball Spezial for me. By the way could you let me know what branded sweat do you wear in the video? :)

[@josesaikat5832]

Nice video

[@minibando3660]

Love my pair of Spezials since I bought it. I only have some trouble styling them with wider pants. They go very well with my array of Dickies 874s though.

[@blacknoir1716]

i actually style them with wider pants and they really look amazing probably because am tall idk

[@AbsoluteKiNg92]

I like how the green gazelle look and my current go to show is the new balance 237 in white and green. Im looking for a new everyday comfortable walking shoe rhays still very stylish abd versatile. Any suggestions?

[@Facret]

I would recommend the adidas samba Decon, I think it will address the problems that you have with the regular samba. It’s a very soft leather and the deconstructed heel doesn’t create a hot spot on the heel (at least for me)

[@titchlilly1294]

Picked up handball spezials and tobacco Gruen in Bangkok in August last year happy with both. It's a struggle to find these type of shoes in regional Australia. One has to make the most of it when travelling.

[@anmolshrestha6663]

Where in bangkok please 😅

[@titchlilly1294]

@@anmolshrestha6663 central festival shopping centre in Bangkok. Specials in adidas outlet, tobacco Gruen in another sports outlet the name escapes but it is across from adidas.

[@ClairvoyanceSC2]

i still love all 3 pairs!! i just picked up a couple pairs off of stadium goods

[@wpaghasian]

May need to add the gazelle indoor to my collection. 😍

[@HarryHas]

If you like this style of shoe then they are great

[@jjholmes]

I picked up the white sambas at a good price on Black Friday, my first wear in them and they destroyed the back of my heels, there was blood coming through my socks! I hope they don’t take long to break in fully!

[@abdullahalhasib6691]

Does these sneakers give away the traction sound from the outsole? Just as the Nike dunks give while walking on a smooth surface

[@florenciomendoza1212]

Love the Gazelle ( green) however, no matter what , it’s all a personal choice. I tried it but I don’t have one because, as 5’6 height , I don’t like too flat hahaha unless I’m like you 6 Footer ( 5’8 my ideal wish ) Nike Air & Jordan’s most of my sneakers. But great presentation, lol I might buy a gazelle this Christmas 😜 cheers 🙏❤️🇨🇦

[@tologonaskarbekov1353]

What do you think about adidas gazelle blue dawn /collegiate burgundy?

[@vlFrozen]

Copped the Handball Spezial, very happy

[@mervinquimba3944]

Luv my Spezials and Gazelles, they go pretty much with my clothes...still considering to acquire a samba tho

[@JMkni14]

Can you make a video on the Puma Palermo's? or give me your opinion on them? :)

[@65strad]

Wore Country's, white with green stripes in the late 70's. Have over 25 different pair now. They fit and I always feel sure footed. Quality for dollar. Impressive workmanship in Vietnam, highly skilled Vietnamese. My sambas, Gazelles, Stan Smiths, Spezial, Busenutitz all great quality materials and workmanship. Satisfied US customer

[@ninjaomer86]

Hello, I would like to know if the adidas spezial soles are higher than the adidas Gazelle? And if so, how much higher?

[@notbelig]

I got green and white gazelle indoors with additional white laces

[@aymanchaudhary6334]

Sambas can be an absolute nightmare for your feet in the first few wears. I find the gazelles and onitsukas much more comfortable than samba and spezial

[@user-np7co2fm8v]

after the first 2 days the whole foot hurts and especially the heel. Will it get better over time or will the pain remain?

[@nicrcostas]

@harryhas what are the black pants you’re wearing in this video?

[@adidasOriginals]

hard to pick 😜💙

[@david_acf]

i actually prefer the original Gazelles, they have a more classic look and aren't as flat, i had a pair like 10 years ago and i'm planning to buy a new pair next year to start reviving the adidas part of my collection

[@HarryHas]

Yeah, the older ones look a lot nicer. Some of them look quite similar to the Gucci pairs, which is why I think they changed the standard pairs a bit today

[@arkypp]

i think the reason they didn't include the white laces in the green gazelle is to prevent from having the same aesthetic as the gucci collab, which came with white laces

[@HarryHas]

Yeah that’s what I thought too, although some people said they got the white laces with them too. Maybe they were lying 😂

[@SheshkuDeiwe]

For me, Spezial are just that little bit wider across the toes and it makes a world of difference. Candy coloured Gazelles are the prettiest tho

[@kennymccormick6509]

Hello, I have a 27.5 cm Puma Palermo, do you think the Gazelles share the same size?

[@johnshukeireh5804]

What’s your opinion on Nike Cortez? I have the ‘Forest Gump’ color that he wore in the movie and it’s my favorite looking sneaker

[@HarryHas]

Another classic shoe. They look hideous but charming at the same time. Big fan.

[@habl00pep]

You definitely are onto something with the indoor football shoe possibilities 🤔

[@chrisw6866]

I got some spezials collecting dust in my garage from 15 years ago. Should cash in and retire lol. My guess is next on the Adi rotation will be Gazelle “vintage” with the folding heal flap.

[@nicolasodriozola3751]

Are the gazelle indoor SCARLET for men?

[@user-vk7qo9yq1w]

Nich video❤❤❤❤

[@horrorhitlist3661]

out of those 3 i'd go for the gazelle's, but my favorite adidas are superstars and forum lows

[@riots1550]

On which website did you buy these shoes, friend?

[@liberatoreZ]

The classic Handball's were always available in blue/white and in white/black. I always thought it was to separate them from the Samba's. The black HB aren't around that long (20 years?). The Samba's actually are an indoor/hard court football shoe :)

[@BertoBeats]

Sambas have been iconic forever. They do make great indoor SOCCER shoes 😉

[@ninjalectualx]

So I need a yellow sneaker, it's between a Mustard Gazelle or a replica university gold Nike AF1 and I can't decide!

[@hectorquinn4833]

Don’t know if it’s to taste, but any thoughts on the FOG athletics lifestyle silhouettes?

[@HarryHas]

Not huge on FOG for me personally but some of it can look cool on others

[@RecoveringMusicAddict]

Gazelle indoor green and Yellow are lit

[@velvetsmack2645]

Definitely Gazelles. They are great fit and great colourways. Have Sambas in white but always go back to the Gazelles b/c of the fit.

[@jo.diseviscourt]

Hey, are the Gazelle‘s tongues squeeking due to their material? I have a similar tongue on the Retropy, and it is impossible to wear due to the sound they make😢

[@HarryHas]

I haven’t noticed mine hugely I don’t think. Maybe a bit but it hasn’t stopped me ever wearing them

[@jo.diseviscourt]

@@HarryHas It might be a different material then. Thank you!

[@danielfrancis3660]

I love the 60s Gazelle silhouette over the modern designs.

[@HarryHas]

Me too

[@nikeisagreekgoddess4135]

Adidas shoes are like pokemons for my obsessive ass. I have at least 1 pair of every model mentioned in this video. They are amazing and I love how Adidas keeps bringing different colorways through their City series or even just the Originals program. Currently waiting on my Malmo colored Handball Spezials.

[@wimpyng]

Between the spezials and the gazelles which are better for wider feet ?

[@yuze1050]

Spezial

[@narutokh3267]

Hello! bro, can you tell about Onitsuka tiger Mexico 66????

[@GreenTacoma44]

Alright m8. You got a subscriber.

[@BrandoFandango]

Absoulutely love the sambas. I've got the white and black ones and have been looking at getting the black and white ones as well

[@maciejprzygorski1808]

I like this adidas trend cause those shoes looks way better with slim fit pants which I prefer. Adidas makes clean looking, affordable and versatile shoes. Daddy chunky shoes and wide legs pant are one of the worst trend recent years. Keeping my thumbs for adidas and upcoming colabs.

[@Nolanfauske]

How many sizes up did you get the blue fusions gazelles in because there a women shoe

[@HarryHas]

My pair is not a women’s shoe. I got them a while ago when the men’s were available.

[@JoaoPalhinha9]

Gazelle for me!

[@iblockthxt4433]

What about puma palermo ?

[@castor4357]

has anyone else experienced problems with the weirdly low lacing of the Gazelle Indoor? It's so low that my foot slips out so I had to return it. For size 12 its around 2cm wider than the Spezial.

[@oscar_riley]

Great vid! I ended up with all 3 of them (white Sambas, black Spezials and blue Gazelles) 🤦🏽‍♂️ I find size and comfort to be pretty similar so I’d choose whichever one you like the most!

[@HarryHas]

Thank you mate

[@fotogrami26]

Just got my first Gazelle, in Man United red. 😂❤

[@phuphuket]

At first, I thought colorful gazelle was better. But after I tried, the black one look best on my feet.

[@HarryHas]

Easier to style for sure

[@shihabthebest9844]

Can you make a video talking about choosing materials for Tshirts,Trousers,shoes etc.. and characteristics of each material. You already talked about them in your videos but I think you should make one specifically for this purpose . BTW Gazelle for me

[@HarryHas]

I’ll see if I can make a good video about it

[@donjohn2239]

Would be nice. Also for different weather materials.

[@annasmaulanabagaskara9338]

Is there a spezial with adidas text on the heel? I want to pick up one but am afraid that it's a fake

[@stenerline]

The Spezial don't have text or logo on the back of the heel (most of the time)

[@user-ws7hr3qx2e]

Yo. Those SPZl are beautiful

[@larrytron1992]

I haven't worn my Adidas Gazelle Indoors much throughout the year. I always go back to my New Balance 550s or Nike Air Max. I've been wanting the Air Jordan 1 Hi Flyease but the ones I ordered back in October got stolen by the courier and they had to refund me

[@HarryHas]

I’ve been in shoes and boots most recently. My sneakers have definitely taken a back seat.

[@andreslopez7446]

I think you are one of the few people who speak with criteria, you have to wear what you like and forget about trends, you make your own style. I want to buy the gazelle indoor blue fusion, but that version is only for women, how did you choose your size, thanks Harry!

[@jairoramirez3082]

I guess you would only know this if you play soccer, but the sambas are one of the most common soccer shoes indoor especially. Growing up every Hispanic kid had a pair for that reason, kind of weird to see them trending now, awesome tho there a great silhouette

[@tkash3435]

When it comes to comfort the addidas samba classic is more comfortable in my opinion 🥂

[@theotang681]

i love them all...however....the pointy toe box will kill you after a while....i have no switched to birkenstocks or barefoot shoes like xeros or shapen barefoot shoes.