Hummel2026 Review
Hummel Perfekt Cl
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Hummel's entry-level shoe. For teams, development and youth handball.
Fit
Who is it for?
- Player weight
- 75 – 90 kg
- Level
- Beginner, Intermediate
We recommend it if…
- First-year school and youth categories
- Teams with a very limited budget per player
- A first contact with handball without a big financial commitment
- Wide feet that don't fit in narrower lasts
Pick another if…
- Any level of federated competition
- Players who train more than twice a week
- Those with a history of joint injuries
- Intermediate level or above in any position
Our test
The good and the bad
Pros
- Unbeatable price
- Wide range of team colours
- A handball-specialist brand
- Ideal for teams and development
Cons
- Very basic cushioning
- Not recommended for intermediate-advanced levels
- Somewhat stiff
Before you order
Sizes and fit
- Fit
- Wide
- Weight
- 320 g
- Drop
- 11 mm
Where to buy
Price at each shop
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Buy at Handball-Store · €30.38 (opens in a new tab)How we score it
Score by category
- Grip
- 7.5
- Cushioning
- 6.5
- Stability
- 7.2
- Durability
- 7.8
- Value for money
- 9.8
Gorka Cabañas' opinion
Journalist. Former handball player and coach. Co-founder of Liftados
The Hummel Perfekt CL is a clear example of a handball shoe that puts affordability ahead of technical performance. With an overall score of 7.0, it sits in the most basic segment of the catalogue, and you need to be clear about that before buying it: it doesn't compete with shoes that cost twice as much, but within its bracket it does what it promises.
Hummel has handball history on its side: the Danish brand has a credibility in the sport that generic indoor brands don't, and that lets it sell an entry-level shoe with a perception of quality that a model with no name in handball wouldn't achieve. The Hummel indoor outsole has the right compound for parquet.
The problem with 6.5 for cushioning is clear: the basic EVA of an entry-level shoe doesn't protect like GEL or Wave. For coaches of school categories kitting out 15 players on a club budget, it's a pragmatic solution. For individual players investing in their own footwear and expecting durability and protection, there are significantly better options for a bit more money. My recommendation: for youth categories and team use, yes; for individual use with regular training, better to move up to the next range.
Published on 15 September 2025 · Liftados.com
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Grip and traction
The Hummel indoor rubber outsole on the Perfekt Cl scores 7.5 for grip, a basic but sufficient result for the level it's aimed at. Hummel indoor rubber is a medium-friction non-marking compound designed for parquet and vinyl, and it does its job in the normal conditions of a training court. It doesn't reach the level of high-end handball-specific compounds, but for youth and school categories and a first contact with the sport, the traction is perfectly adequate. The Perfekt Cl isn't designed for serious federated competition: it's designed so that a squad of 14 players can be kitted out uniformly on a very tight budget.
Cushioning and energy return
With 6.5 for cushioning, the Hummel Perfekt Cl has the most basic cushioning in the catalogue. The basic EVA midsole offers the bare minimum needed to play sport without direct impact against the floor, but it lacks the joint protection provided by models with GEL, Wave or NITRO. The 11 mm drop is relatively high, which shifts the footstrike towards the heel. For short matches and training sessions at school level or in a first year of starting out, the cushioning is functional. For those already training more than twice a week or with any history of joint discomfort, the Perfekt Cl isn't the right shoe: in that case it's worth investing in the Hummel HB Team or the Kempa Wing Lite 2.0 at the very least.
Stability and support
With 7.2 for stability, the Hummel Perfekt Cl offers basic containment for the simple movements of beginner handball. The basic synthetic upper (stiffer than mesh but less breathable) provides moderate rigidity that helps keep the foot centred. The wide fit is its main asset: it accommodates feet of different shapes without pinching, which is especially useful when kitting out development groups with a wide range of foot shapes. For a 10-14-year-old who has just started handball, the stability is enough for the movements they'll be making in their first training sessions.
Who this shoe is for
The Hummel Perfekt Cl is the Danish handball brand's entry-level shoe, and its value proposition is simple: the minimum quality needed for beginners at an entry-level price. With 9.8 for value for money (the highest score in the entire catalogue), it's the choice when budget is the deciding factor. For youth coordinators who need to kit out entire youth categories, the entry-level Perfekt Cl is practically irreplaceable. Compared with the Hummel HB Team, the Perfekt Cl is the option when budget calls the shots. The main difference is the cushioning (more basic EVA) and slightly lower durability.
Liftados verdict · 7.0/10
The Hummel Perfekt Cl is the Danish specialist brand's entry-level handball shoe and the best option when budget is the only criterion. With 9.8/10 for value for money, the highest score in the catalogue, it's the unbeatable choice for development and youth categories. It isn't for competition: it's so that every child on a team can have a proper handball shoe without price being an obstacle.
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