adidas x Pokémon Handball Spezial Mewtwo – sneakers

adidas x Pokémon Handball Spezial in the Mewtwo version is one of the most talked-about releases in the collection celebrating 30 years of the Pokémon brand, and you can grab it at Footshop before it disappears from the shelves. The Ice Lavender/Bliss Lilac colorway is a tribute to Mewtwo's Psychic type, and the model is based on adidas' classic court silhouette.

Adidas Originals x Pokémon Handball Spezial – where does this purple hue come from?

Handball Spezial was originally designed for indoor handball players and today is one of the most recognizable lifestyle models in the adidas Originals lineup. In the Pokémon x adidas collection for the 30th anniversary, Mewtwo got three models – besides Handball Spezial also Samba and ZX 8000 – and the common thread for all three are the purple-pink accents referencing the colors of the Legendary Pokémon.

Mewtwo-inspired details

The design isn't limited to the colorway. The heel features a buckle shaped like Mewtwo, the laces run through Poké Ball-shaped eyelets, and under the insole are gold inserts with Pokémon motifs. The upper combines leather with synthetic materials, and the shoe sits on a rubber sole typical of classic court models.

How to choose the size for Handball Spezial

The model is available in sizes from 35 1/3 to 47 1/3, making it a universal silhouette – instead of separate men's and women's versions, there's one shared size range. When choosing, refer to Footshop's size chart, as the manufacturer doesn't provide clear guidance on sizing.

What to wear with Pokémon Mewtwo sneakers

The lilac colorway works best in toned-down, monochromatic outfits – light denim, beige, or grays will let the shoes be the main accent. This is primarily a proposal for Pokémon collectors and adidas Originals fans looking for something rarer than standard Handball Spezial colorways, but it will also work as everyday footwear for anyone who likes bold sneakers.

adidas x Pokémon Handball Spezial Mewtwo specs

• Material: leather and synthetic materials, rubber sole
• Fit: low, unisex, sizes from 35 1/3 to 47 1/3
• Details: Mewtwo-shaped buckle on the heel, Poké Ball-shaped lace eyelets, gold insoles with Pokémon motif
• Colorway: Ice Lavender / Ice Lavender / Bliss Lilac
• Style code: KI8213

Frequently asked questions about adidas x Pokémon Handball Spezial

Is the Handball Spezial Mewtwo unisex? Yes, the size range goes from 35 1/3 to 47 1/3, so it's a universal silhouette, not dedicated to one gender.

What are the Pokémon x adidas sneakers made of? The upper is made of leather and synthetic materials, and the sole is rubber, just like in classic Handball Spezial models.

Is buying through Soleback worth it? Yes – when you buy adidas x Pokémon Handball Spezial through Soleback, in addition to the pair itself, you get part of your spending back as cashback.