New Year, new LA Trainer plus a trio of mesh
- Bryn
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Happy New Year and welcome to 2026, our first newsletter of the year is here! The year isn't the only thing that new around here, as we've added our first model of LA Trainer from the recent flurry of colourways in 2025. There's also lots of colourful additions through two new Handball Spezial colourways and an SL 72 RS, all of which have mesh uppers. If you didn't see the update at the end of last week, there's a new big batch of size 9.5 and 10 in Dassler's Deadstock to have a gander through.
LA Trainer Return
Similarly to the Gazelle and Handball Spezial, the adidas LA Trainer are an iconic original that are never far from a new re-issue. This 2025 model first appeared over last summer, and feature a nylon upper with suede overlays. There's already been plenty of colourways to choose from, this maroon red and silver version is one of the better choices available.
Mighty Mesh
The mesh version of Handball Spezial have appeared a few times in the last 18 months, but don't get anywhere near the same amount of colours as the more traditional suede version. The material used is pretty hardwearing and longer lasting than suede, so is never a bad option to have. Our new two models are both vibrant classics, starting with the 'Dublin' style blue and orange combo.
Alongside the obvious material difference, the other noticeable change with this Handball Spezial design is the absence of side writing down the stripe. The gum midsole and round laces have remained true to the classic Handball form for the purists.
Woven Mesh for the RS
Although still a mesh upper, the feel is slightly different on this SL 72 compared to the above Handball, but this woven mesh is just as practical and has a nice feel. This model is the sister colourway to the blue and yellow pair we added to the site a couple of months ago, which now just has one pair remaining. History has taught us that any trainer with a mixture of yellow and blue always tends to be popular.
And finally.. new Dassler's Deadstock
If you saw our social media posts then this won't be news to you, but we added another batch of Dassler's Deadstock on New Year's Day, to really kick the year off. This collection is predominately size 9.5 and 10, with a mix of rare originals spanning the last 15 years. Plenty of models are still available so if it's your lucky size then it's definitely worth a look.
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