Indoor handball shoes Hummel

Defender or attacker: Algiz versus Dagaz

Hummel offers two of its indoor shoes by player profile. The Algiz is marketed as a stability shoe with maximum cushioning, developed for defenders and heavier players: a supportive cage surrounds the foot and stability clips extend from the sole. The Dagaz takes the opposite approach: Hummel presents its 25ICON version as a lightweight shoe designed for offensive players, featuring a thermobonded TPU cage, Reach cushioning, and multidirectional studs.

Topflight Pro and Powerstrike Pro, a common base

These two top models share the same technical specifications: thermobonded TPU upper for lightness and support, Reach cushioning in the midsole, Ortholite insole, and non-marking rubber outsole. Hummel describes them as shoes made for quick movements and sharp turns, without assigning them to a specific position. The choice is therefore based on the design, colour, and fit.

Power Play Pro, Speed Court and Uruz for intense matches

The Power Play Pro is the shoe that Hummel classifies as professional: reinforced heel, midfoot shank, lateral protection, and extra eyelets for lacing adjustment. The Speed Court combines a technical mesh upper, TPU reinforcements, and Reach LX cushioning intended for hard surfaces, with lateral support at the forefoot. The Uruz and Teiwaz complete the range with an internal heel stabilizer, the latter also being suitable for outdoor activities.

Liga GK and Perfekt, two models from the archives

The Liga GK recalls a handball shoe from the eighties, featuring a PU upper and an EVA insert, under the Archive label of the brand. The Perfekt follows the same retro vein, but Hummel presents it as an everyday sneaker, not as a high-performance sports shoe: it is worn in the city and on the sidelines, not during matches.

Multiplay and Topflight kids: fitting the young ones

A good portion of the page is aimed at children. The Multiplay Flex features a Velcro closure and elastic laces, with a wide and stable outsole featuring hexagonal studs. The Topflight Pro comes in a junior version with Velcro, labelled VC, and with laces, labelled LC, sharing the same look as the adult model. For the youngest, a few pairs in baby sizes accompany the beginnings in baby-hand.

Reach, Ortholite, TPU: reading a Hummel sheet

Reach is the name of Hummel's midsole cushioning, available in Reach LX on models such as the Power Play Pro and the Speed Court. Ortholite is a brand of foam insoles that adds comfort underfoot. Thermobonded TPU refers to reinforcements welded onto the upper rather than sewn: they support the foot without adding weight to the shoe. TPR, finally, is a thermoplastic rubber used on the outsoles of several models, like the Multiplay or the Perfekt.

Each Hummel range has its page

• The Topflight brings together the adult Topflight Pro and its junior versions.
• The Powerstrike showcases the Powerstrike Pro in its bright colours.
• The Algiz gathers stability shoes for defenders.
• The Dagaz brings together lightweight models for attackers.
• The Power Play includes the family of the same name, with the indoor Power Play Pro, not to be confused with the St. Power Play sneakers.
• The Speed Court offers a match indoor shoe with a mesh upper.
• The Uruz and the Teiwaz focus on a stabilized heel.
• The Liga GK revives a classic from the eighties.
• The Multiplay fits kids, from Velcro to elastic laces.
• The Perfekt is the retro sneaker for everyday wear.
• The Guardian and the Court Control round out the indoor offering.

Size Hummel: the men's chart for mixed

Most Hummel shoes are unisex and follow the brand's men's size guide, based on inside length. Hummel recommends measuring both feet and reminds that the size chart can vary from model to model: compare your measurement to that of the chosen model's sheet, not to the Hummel pair you wore three seasons ago.

Hummel at discounted prices: good addresses

Clearance Hummel stock often goes through the clearance shoes. During sales, the shoes sales page brings together discounts on all brands, and the latest arrivals can be found on the new shoes page.

Frequently asked questions

Which Hummel for a pivot?

Hummel recommends the Algiz for defenders and heavier players, a profile that often corresponds to pivots. Its generous cushioning and supportive cage absorb contact while facing the goal. The Power Play Pro, with its reinforced heel, is another solid option.

Is Hummel a Danish or German brand?

Both. It was born in Hamburg in the early twenties, then joined the Danish group Thornico. Its headquarters are now in Aarhus, Denmark, and its name means bumblebee in German.

How to recognise a Hummel made for playing?

Look at the type of product and the outsole: a handball indoor has a non-marking rubber and indoor cushioning. Sneakers like the Perfekt or St. Power Play are made for the city, even if their design resembles those for the court.

Why are Algiz, Dagaz or Teiwaz named as such?

These are names of runes, the letters of the ancient Nordic alphabet. Hummel, now based in Denmark, has drawn from this culture to name several of its handball shoes.

Do Hummel shoes run small or large?

Hummel advises measuring both feet and reminds that the size chart can vary from model to model. Compare your foot length in centimetres to the chosen model's sheet rather than your last pair.