New: Here’s a look at adidas SPZL’s Spring /Summer 2025 Collection

It’s that time of the year, fellas. adidas SPZL shares with us their Spring/Summer 2025 colleciton, always paying homage to the brand’s past while repurposing it for the present and future.

This season’s collection features six silhouettes featuring Gary Aspden’s unique take on iconic silhouettes but mixing it with new materials. Here’s a breakdown of the footwear releasing this season:

TRX Mesh SPZL. A subtle reinterpretation of the classic TRX. The TRX’s been known for it’s blue/yellow color blocking, but this time featuring an updated upper that was either seen on unreleased samples or tweaks done specific to the needs of certain athletes in the adidas stable. An EVA wedge sole replaces the moulded midsole. The mesh upper was taken from the Marathon TR but with additional tweaks for an overall new pattern. The TRX Mesh SPZL retails for Php 6,800.

Handball Cup SPZL. Using the 1983 edition of the Handball Spezial as the base (but still maintaining the blue/white colorway of the Handball Top), Aspden and team reworked the leather overlay that supports the collar with red lining, as well as bringing in the honeycomb colored gum sole for an updated look. The finished product looks like reworked version of the classic, definitely a wonderful edition to this season’s collection. The Handball Cup SPZL retails for Php 7,000.

Failsworth SPZL. The shoe takes design cues and inspiration from the adidas Barbados (a shoe that uses a T-toe construction pretty much like the Universal SL, Samba and Spezial), but also uses the tooling similar to the Tobacco. While the first two pairs have bold colors, the Failsworth SPZL goes for a more muted, neutral palette. While we have seen leisure shoes as a mainstay in the SPZL line, this shoe sort of reflects the same vibe, with its tonal eyelets, brown/gold sockliner and the ‘chocolate box’ branding on the tongue, found on various ‘Made in France’ models. The Failsworth SPZL retails for Php 7,000.

Roelee SPZL. The Roelee acts as the successor to the adidas Whalley SPZL. Using the foxing found on the Gazelle SPZL mized with the upper of the Whalley, a T-toe construction but with its overlays running all the way through the shoe’s heel. The suede tongue and the different shade of green in the lining definitely provides the twist to this beauty. The Roelee SPZL retails for Php 6,800.

Pampanga SPZL. Now, this is definitely most Filipinos will be pulling to pick up. Gary Aspden picked up a navy/white pair of the adida Squire, the was made in the Philippines under a regional licence (this was a common occurrence back in the day where adidas would have factories all over the world). The team overhauled the upper to better proportions (read: tighter toebox), affixed the shoe with a new outsole mould (that was reminiscent of 70s runners). The shoe’s now done in black/white with bluebird hits and comes with extra white laces. The Pampanga SPZL retails for Php 7,000.

A Aspden SPZL. The last shoe from this year’s SS2025 collection is SPZL’s take on the adidas Las Palmas, a tennis shoe from the brand’s archives that uses the Hawaii tooling, but with twists on the tongue and upper. The addition of the signature on the side panel echoes signature shoes from that 70s era. Aspden then used his late father’s signature as a tribute to his father. The A Aspden SPZL retails for Php 6,800.

On the apparel front, we’re getting some solid pieces that works as an extension of the SPZL design language we’ve seen over the past decade.

The Halewood SPZL Parka is done with lightweight nylon, and features a tonal embroidered back logo. The Parka comes in forest green and black.

In terms of tees, we have the Brockhall SPZL Tee in two colors as well as the Mod SPZL Tee (center), a staple every Spring/Summer season.

We’re also getting the Billinge SPZL Hoodie, a terrace staple that’s sure to be a favorite. The white Hoodie features the SPZL logo patches on either side of the chest.

Another option is the Hudswell SPZL Jacket and Shorts. You don’t normally see ripstop used on shorts, but this might be perfect for the weather. While I’ve had my fair share of SPZL outerwear, I just might be pulled in to pick this out from the latest collection.

Last but not certainly the least from the apparel collection is the Salesbury SPZL Trouser and the Wardour SPZL Vest. The trousers offer a relaxed but tapered fit, with zip pockets and a half cuff. The vest takes the pocket construction of the Wardour jacket and turns it into a sleeveless gilet. The Mod Trefoil logo is printed on the back.

In terms of accessories, this season’s collection features the ST10 SPZL Bag and ST10 SPZL Hip Bag. ST10 is a reference on the color palette and materialization used for the ST rain jackets.

To round things out, the SS2025 collection a white Mod Trefoil SPZL Cap and a twin pack of Mod Trefoil SPZL Socks are also included.

The collection’s campaign stars British actor and long time adidas SPZL supporter James Nelson Joyce, and was directed by Nick Griffiths and produced by &SON. Photography is done by music photographer Kevin Cummins.

The adidas Spring/Summer 2025 Collection arrives today, March 27th, in limited quantities through the adidas app and select SPZL retailers.

Drawing on adidas’ inimitable heritage, the collection’s unique styles are brought to life through a carefully considered campaign starring British actor and long time adidas SPZL supporter James Nelson Joyce. The film is directed by Nick Griffiths and produced by &SON. Photography by heralded music photographer Kevin Cummins. 

The latest adidas Spezial collection arrives in limited quantities and will be available via adidas.com.ph, the adidas app, adidas Brand Center (Glorietta), and atmos BGC.