An integral part of the adidas world for over a decade, adidas SPZL is back this season with a new collection. The Spring/Summer 2025 collection is a cinematic tribute to adidas’ past and present—with an eye toward the future. Reimagined through the creative vision of Gary Aspden and his team.
As usual, adidas SPZL draws on its archives to bring iconic silhouettes into the present. This time, the footwear selection consists of six models that reinterpret classics or introduce innovative hybrid designs.
First up is the TRX Mesh SPZL—a modern take on the classic TRX that retains the signature blue-and-yellow colorway but features an updated pattern on the upper.
The Handball Cup SPZL combines iconic handball silhouettes from the ’80s and is based on the 1983 Handball Spezial (including the classic blue-and-white colorway).
The model is complemented by a curved leather overlay below the upper—inspired by the Handball Top—as well as eye-catching red accents, a “dimple” tongue, soft suede, and a rubber outsole.
The Failsworth SPZL once again showcases the creative reimagining of the SPZL concept and is based on the little-known adidas Barbados. The low-profile design with suede and a T-toe is reminiscent of the vintage Universal SL shoe.
The model is rounded out by a chocolate-brown tongue label, just like the ones found on the “Made in France” classics.
Another low-profile remix is the Roelee SPZL—the successor to the Whalley SPZL.
Here, the foxing details of the Gazelle SPZL meet the upper of the Whalley SPZL, complemented by an extended T-toe overlay construction that extends all the way to the heel.
The Pampanga SPZL is named after a province in the Philippines and is inspired by the extremely rare adidas Squire produced there.
The vintage outsole remains, but the upper has been modernized with a new silhouette and a narrower toe box.
A particular highlight is the A Aspden SPZL—a new court hybrid inspired by historic tennis models. It’s based on the adidas Las Palmas, combined with upper materials and details from various 1970s court styles.
For an authentic signature detail, the design team chose to feature the signature of Gary Aspden’s late father—a personal tribute to his career as an engraver and his distinctive handwriting, which blends perfectly with the shoe’s overall look.
adidas SPZL also continues its established design language in the apparel line:
The highlight of the collection is the Halewood SPZL Parka, made of lightweight nylon with a large tone-on-tone embroidered logo on the back—available in forest green and black.
The collection is rounded out by the Billinge SPZL Hoodie,
the Brockhall SPZL T-shirt, and
the Mod SPZL T-shirt, all of which embody the signature SPZL style.
The Hudswell SPZL Jacket and matching shorts incorporate sporty elements, crafted from ripstop fabrics.
The Salesbury SPZL Pants feature a relaxed, tapered fit, zippered pockets, and half-cuffs.
Rounding out the lineup is the Wardour SPZL Vest, which takes the pocket design from the popular Wardour Jacket—this time as a sleeveless vest with a tone-on-tone “Mod Trefoil” print on the back—ideal for layering in the spring.
In the accessories category, there’s the ST10 SPZL Bag, inspired by the colorways and materials of the iconic ST rain jackets,
as well as the matching ST10 SPZL Hip Bag,
the white Mod Trefoil SPZL Cap, and
a two-pack of Mod Trefoil SPZL Socks.
The collection is brought to life through a well-crafted campaign featuring British actor and longtime SPZL supporter James Nelson Joyce, directed by Nick Griffiths and produced by &SON. The photos were taken by renowned music photographer Kevin Cummins.
The adidas Spezial Spring/Summer 2025 collection launches on March 27 and will be available at the following retailers: 43einhalb, AFEW-Store, Asphaltgold, HHV, and SUPPA.
Photos via adidas
