A cornerstone of the adidas universe for over a decade, adidas SPZL returns this season with a fresh collection. The Spring/Summer 2025 line is a cinematic homage to adidas’ past and present — reimagined with a forward-looking edge. Brought to life through the distinct creative vision of Gary Aspden and his team.

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As always, adidas SPZL draws from the archive to bring iconic silhouettes into the now. This season, the footwear selection features six models — each reimagining a classic or introducing an innovative hybrid design.

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It starts with the TRX Mesh SPZL — a modern version of the classic TRX, which preserves the characteristic blue-yellow but redesigns the outer material into a new pattern.

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The Handball Cup SPZL combines iconic handball silhouettes from the 80s and is based on the Handball Spezial from 1983 (including the classic blue and white shade).

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The design is finished with a curved leather overlay beneath the collar — a nod to the Handball Top — along with a striking red accent, a dimpled tongue, soft suede uppers, and a classic gum sole.

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The Failsworth SPZL once again reflects SPZL’s creative reinterpretation of the archive, taking inspiration from the little-known adidas Barbados. Its low-profile suede design with a T-toe construction echoes the look and feel of the vintage Universal SL.

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The model is rounded off by a chocolate brown tongue label, as you know it from the “Made in France” classics.

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Another low-profile remix is the Roelee SPZL — the successor to the Whalley SPZL.

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This is where the Gazelle SPZL's foxing details meet the Whalley SPZL's upper material, complemented by an extended T-toe overlay construction that reaches down to the heel.

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The Pampanga SPZL is named after a province in the Philippines and is based on the extremely rare adidas Squire produced there.

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The vintage outsole is retained, but the outer material is modernized with a new design and a narrower toe box.

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A particular highlight is the A Aspden SPZL — a new court hybrid based on historic tennis models. The basis is the adidas Las Palmas, combined with outer materials and details from various 70s court styles.

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To add an authentic signature detail, the design team chose to feature the signature of Gary Aspden’s late father — a personal tribute to his work as an engraver and his distinctive handwriting, which complements the shoe’s aesthetic perfectly.

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adidas SPZL is also continuing its established design language in the apparel sector:

The highlight of the collection is the Halewood SPZL parka made of lightweight nylon with a large tone-on-tone embroidery logo on the back — available in forest green and black.

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The collection is complemented by the Billinge SPZL hoodie,

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the Brockhall SPZL tee and

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the Mod SPZL tee, which all embody the typical SPZL style.

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The Hudswell SPZL jacket and matching shorts incorporate sporty elements, implemented in ripstop materials.

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The Salesbury SPZL Trousers come with a relaxed tapered cut, zip pockets and half cuffs.

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The line-up is rounded off by the Wardour SPZL vest, which adopts the pocket design of the popular Wardour jacket — this time as a sleeveless gilet with tone-on-tone “Mod Trefoil” print on the back — ideal for layering in spring.

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In the accessories section, there is the ST10 SPZL bag, inspired by the colors and materials of the iconic ST rain jackets,

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as well as the matching ST10 SPZL hip bag,

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the white Mod Trefoil SPZL cap and

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a double pack of Mod Trefoil SPZL socks.

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The collection comes to life through a carefully curated campaign featuring British actor and longtime SPZL supporter James Nelson Joyce, directed by Nick Griffiths and produced by &SON. Photography is by renowned music photographer Kevin Cummins.

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The adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2025 collection will be released on March 27 and will then be available at the following retailers: 43einhalb, AFEW Store, Asphaltgold, HHV and SUPPA.

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Photos via adidas