Adidas Spezial - Dark Royal / Pool / Gum 5 - UK 10

Adidas Spezial (G63223) - Dark Royal / Pool / Gum 5 - UK 10 - 2012 The Adidas Spezial is a crown jewel of the brand's low-profile archive, first introduced in 1979 as a performance indoor shoe for elite handball players in Germany. The silhouette underwent a major cultural evolution before being adopted in the 1980s by UK football casuals and terrace subcultures, who valued its clean lines, comfortable build and bright suede variations during European away trips. This specific 2012 archive release, identified by article code G63223, represents the high-quality reissues produced before the major mainstream shape changes of the late 2010s and 2020s. The design features a Dark Royal, Pool Blue, and Gum 5 colourway that leans directly into vintage terrace aesthetics. The upper is crafted from premium deep royal blue pigskin nubuck suede with a rich, tactile finish, while contrasting Pool Blue leather overlays are used on the signature serrated 3-Stripes and heel tab. Traditional gold-foil Spezial lettering sits parallel to the stripes on the lateral side, paired with an original blue tongue tag featuring the iconic Trefoil logo. The shoe is anchored by a classic thick gum rubber outsole with a textured grip pattern, creating a sharp contrast to the rich blue upper. Style: Adidas Spezial Colourway: Dark Royal / Pool / Gum 5 Style Code: G63223 Collection: adidas Originals Size: UK 10 Condition: Deadstock — Brand New in Box with Tags (BNIBWT) Upper: Dark Royal / Pool / Gum 5 suede upper Sole: Gum rubber outsole Insole: Original insole included with the boxed pair Release Year: 2012 This particular pair comes in a highly wearable UK 10 (US 10.5 / EU 44⅔) and is preserved in pristine Brand New In Box With Tags deadstock condition. The trainers are immaculate, showing absolutely zero signs of wear, fading or storage deterioration, with a completely uniform and unmarked suede nap, and they come complete with the original box and tags. As older terrace releases from the 2012 era continue to attract collectors, this pair offers the accurate vintage proportions, plush suede quality and period detailing sought by serious adidas Originals enthusiasts.