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Adidas SPZL SS26 — Official Drop Date
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24th April 2026 — adidas.co.uk and select UK stockists
By The Casuals Directory Est. 2007 | Published: | Updated:
🔥 AVAILABLE NOW: Adidas SPZL SS26 is live now at select UK stockists including END, Footpatrol, HIP Store, Offspring and Sevenstore.
The Adidas Spezial (SPZL) Spring Summer 2026 collection is available now and is one of the most eagerly anticipated adidas releases of the year for UK football casuals. Curated by Gary Aspden, the SPZL line has been a cornerstone of terrace culture and football casual fashion since its founding in 2013.
The Adidas SPZL SS26 collection features six classic runners finished in a muted, earthy palette — browns, tan, mossy green, barely blue, midnight black and gold. True to form, the collection leans into understated suede and leather builds, keeping things minimal and archive-faithful. The Casuals Directory — the UK's original football casuals guide established in 2007 — has all 6 pairs covered with UK stockist links and confirmed prices below.
If you're only going for one from the SS26 lineup, make it the Samoa II in Black/Gold — the contrast colourway is the most striking thing to come out of the SPZL archive in years. For everyday wear, the Burnden II White Gum is your safest bet. The Gralfy II Dark Green is the dark horse of the pack — expect this one to sell out fastest on the 24th. And if you know your SPZL history, the Punstock II is the most significant silhouette in the drop.
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| Shoe | Colourway | SKU | Drop Date | Our Rating | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Punstock II | Tan/Grey/Tan | KK3672 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | Archive collector |
| Samoa II | Black/Navy/Gold | KK4219 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Statement wear |
| Longride II | Ice Blue/Gold/Tan | KK3669 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | Spring/summer |
| Burnden II | White/Gum/White | KK3684 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | Versatile classic |
| Gralfy II | Green/Dark Green/Gum | KK4203 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐½ | Dark horse pick |
| Mendacino II | Brown/Light Brown/Black | KK3671 | 24 Apr 2026 | ⭐⭐⭐⭐ | Archive purist |
A moccasin-style silhouette finished in rustic tan suede monochrome. The Punstock II SPZL rewards those who know their SPZL history — and for those who don't, it's an instant education in what the line does best.
Buy Punstock II SPZL (KK3672):
Our pick of the entire SS26 collection. The Samoa II SPZL Black/Gold is the most striking thing to come out of the SPZL archive in years — bold enough to make a statement, restrained enough to remain wearable.
Buy Samoa II SPZL (KK4219):
A barely-there blue shade of light suede makes the Longride II SPZL one of the most wearable pieces in the SS26 range. Clean, subtle and easy to style through spring and summer.
Buy Longride II SPZL (KK3669):
A white leather build with a gum sole — the Burnden II SPZL is the clean, classic option in the collection. The name alone tells you where this shoe comes from. Timeless and versatile for everyday terrace wear.
Buy Burnden II SPZL (KK3684):
Moss green suede with a dark gum sole — the Gralfy II SPZL is the dark horse of the SS26 pack. Earthy, rich and distinctive — expect this to be the first to sell out on drop day, 24th April.
Buy Gralfy II SPZL (KK4203):
The Mendacino II SPZL is the archive purist's choice from SS26 — understated, refined and built for those who appreciate the detail over the statement.
Buy Mendacino II SPZL (KK3671):
Founded by Gary Aspden in 2013, Adidas Spezial is deeply rooted in Northern England's football casual and terrace culture. Each SPZL collection dives into the adidas archive, reviving silhouettes beloved by casuals, mods and music fans across Britain and Europe. Aspden regularly shares the design and archive thinking behind each pair on Instagram at @gary.aspden — essential reading for anyone serious about SPZL.
Unlike mainstream adidas Originals releases, adidas SPZL is sold exclusively through a curated network of independent and specialist retailers — making it genuinely limited and highly sought after. The Casuals Directory has been covering every SPZL drop since the line launched in 2013.
The collection is available now from these authorised UK stockists:
With the SS26 SPZL collection available now, attention is already turning to what Gary Aspden has lined up next. The adidas Handball Spezial Loafer is confirmed for Spring 2026 — a bold new silhouette combining the classic Handball Spezial with a loafer construction in three colourways: black, beige and cream off-white.
The Casuals Directory will update this page as new SPZL release dates are confirmed. Subscribe for instant alerts on every drop.
Subscribe for SPZL Alerts →The Adidas SPZL Spring Summer 2026 collection is available now via adidas Confirmed and select SPZL stockists in the UK and worldwide.
UK stockists include END Clothing, Footpatrol, Offspring, HIP Store, Sevenstore and adidas.co.uk. Available now. Use the links on this page to shop direct.
Six silhouettes: Punstock II (KK3672), Samoa II (KK4219), Longride II (KK3669), Burnden II (KK3684), Gralfy II (KK4203) and Mendacino II (KK3671).
The Adidas Punstock SPZL was originally introduced in 2018 as a Wallabee-inspired rework of the adidas Freizeit. The SS26 version (KK3672) moves from earlier brown leather to a softer beige suede build — making it the most refined Punstock yet and the most historically significant silhouette in the SS26 drop.
Adidas Spezial (SPZL) is a sub-label founded by Gary Aspden in 2013, dedicated to archival adidas styles rooted in Northern England's football casual and terrace culture. Sold exclusively through specialist independent retailers. Follow @gary.aspden on Instagram for the archive stories behind every silhouette.
Expected to retail at approximately £85–£100 from UK stockists on 24th April 2026. Secondary market prices currently from £230–£396 depending on model.
Adidas Spezial trainers generally fit true to size, though some suede styles can feel slightly narrow. If between sizes, go half a size up.
The adidas Handball Spezial Loafer is a new silhouette confirmed for Spring 2026 — combining the iconic Handball Spezial with a loafer construction and decorative strap, available in black, beige and cream off-white. The Casuals Directory will cover the release date when confirmed.
