Adidas2025 Review
Adidas Stabil Next Gen W
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The Stabil Next Gen in a women's version. Same elite level, women's fit.
Review updated on 9 July 2026
Fit
Who is it for?
- Position
- PivotCentre backBackWing
- For
- Women
- Player weight
- < 75 kg · 75 – 90 kg
- Level
- Intermediate, Advanced, Professional
We recommend it if…
- Advanced-to-professional pivots and centre backs
- Players who train 3+ days a week
- Competition in higher federated categories
- Anyone who wants the elite shoe of women's handball
Pick another if…
- Wings who prioritise speed and lightness
- Tight budgets
- Wide feet (narrow fit)
- Beginners and youth categories
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Premium BOOST technology
- Women-specific fit
- Exceptional grip
- A benchmark in elite women's handball
Cons
- High price
- Fit somewhat narrow for wide feet
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Narrow
- Weight
- 280 g
- Drop
- 10 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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Score by category
- Grip
- 9.5
- Cushioning
- 9.0
- Stability
- 9.1
- Durability
- 8.8
- Value for money
- 8.5
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
As head coach of the Selección Euskadi Infantil Femenina, I've seen first-hand the difference the right footwear makes to players' performance and injury prevention. The women's version of the Stabil Next Gen is, in my opinion, the best option on the market for advanced or professional players who need the very best in protection and grip.
What I value most about this shoe is that Adidas didn't just make a different-coloured version: the fit is genuinely designed for women, with a narrower heel and an arch fit adapted to the shape of a woman's foot. You notice that difference on turns and in comfort after three hours of training. The heel BOOST is still there, with the same energy-return properties as in the men's version, and the on-court grip of this BOOST model is top-level.
The price is high for most players in lower categories, but for anyone playing in División de Honor Femenina, the Liga Guerreras or a regional team, it's an investment that's justified. The narrow fit can be a problem for wide feet: in that case, the Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W is an alternative with a slightly wider fit.
Published on 15 December 2025 · Liftados.com
On-court review
Full review
Grip and traction
The Adidas Stabil Next Gen W shares the high-traction multidirectional outsole of the men's version, with the same indoor rubber compound that has made the Stabil family the grip benchmark in handball. The groove pattern ensures traction on the explosive changes of direction typical of pivots and centre backs, and stays consistent throughout the season with no noticeable loss of effectiveness. The advanced and professional women players we consulted particularly highlight the grip on parquet courts with built-up dust.
Cushioning and energy return
BOOST technology in the heel and EVA in the forefoot offer the same premium combination as the men's version, adapted to a weight of 280 grams. BOOST returns energy on every plant, something especially valuable for players on the six-metre line who string together lots of high-intensity movements in a short time. The shoe feels livelier than similarly priced competitors, and the level of muscle fatigue at the end of a demanding match is noticeably lower.
Stability and support
The women-specific fit of the Stabil Next Gen W is narrower in the heel than unisex or men's versions, resulting in a more precise fit and less heel movement during turns. The TPU reinforcements on the sides of the upper provide containment when pushing on the six-metre line without penalising mobility. For women pivots, centre backs and backs who play with physical intensity, this shoe offers the level of ankle protection needed to train with peace of mind.
Who this shoe is for
The Adidas Stabil Next Gen W is the best option for advanced or professional women players who need maximum protection and grip regardless of position. Women pivots, centre backs and backs who train 3 or more times a week will find a first-class ally in this shoe. For wings who prioritise lightness, the Mizuno Wave Stealth Neo W or the men's version of the Stabil Sonic are more agile alternatives.
Liftados verdict · 9.1/10
The Adidas Stabil Next Gen W is the benchmark in high-performance women's handball. It combines grip, BOOST cushioning and lateral protection in the best possible way, adapted to the anatomy of the female foot. If you're looking for the shoe the best players in Spain wear, this is it.
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