So what brand of TRAINERS do you prefer? — Forum Archive

8 Sep 2005, 17:39

I used to like Nike. Now I prefer Asics.

Mod edit :

Sorry Ron, but I'm with Al. Sneakers sounds terrible :nod: They are trainers cos they were mainly used for training in, as easy as that.....now don't do it again ;)

8 Sep 2005, 17:50

I've got 2 pair right now. One is New Balance 806AT. I Wear those regularly for walking. The other pair are Mizuno Wave Alchemy III. I use those mostly for running, but lately, also for walking around. The Mizunos are NICE running shoes.

8 Sep 2005, 17:54

got a pair of nike this time around.

8 Sep 2005, 17:56

Wearing my new Asics gel Empires right now. I have start wearing them in so they'll be good when start jogging again, which should be anytime soon.

8 Sep 2005, 18:04

Used to be Chuck Taylors but their lack of arch support makes them painfull. Been wearing a pair of New Balance. Comfortbale and no bling-bling advertising.

8 Sep 2005, 19:02

adidas...

I blame it on BARNEY!!!

8 Sep 2005, 19:19

for everyday walking, fake adidas with velcro (i think i bought them at new look, or someplace like that, for 10 quid). for jogging, i think i have adidas, as well. real ones, though.

i blame my love for adidas on britpop and the mid-'90s.

8 Sep 2005, 19:26

Converse. I've got a pair of purple high-tops on now.

9 Sep 2005, 00:51

ASDADAS..Smart as a carrot!

9 Sep 2005, 01:00

I love New Balance, I 've got several pairs, today I wear this new balance 957

9 Sep 2005, 01:31

Good old Converses. White!

9 Sep 2005, 01:45

Hate the phrase 'sneaker'. It's trainer, young man.

Diadora Borgs. Old Skool. Not the original kangaroo skin unfortunately, just a replica (if I had the original I wouldn't wear them anyways, would just sit and look at them!). I started saving up for a pair of Borgs in 1982 - they were 45 notes even back then - then jumped ship and bought a pair of red Masters for 32 quid instead cos I couldn't wait/save any longer. Er, and then had to buy canvas Nike straight after cos Borgs went off the radar and they instead became the trainer of choice amongst the young.

9 Sep 2005, 01:57

I call them pumps. you call them sneakers.

ADIDAS KIDDY SINCE 78

although, did have a pair of Diadora Borg elite gold when i was an older kid.

9 Sep 2005, 02:06

Monsieur Round & Round wrote: Good old Converses. White!

I second that. Although mine are black.

9 Sep 2005, 02:10

You guys across the Atlantic have to get your head around this. It's not about comfort, it's about style. Bottom line is that it really has to be Adidas, Nike at a push..... bypass Walmart and get yourselves down to a decent sports retailer!

9 Sep 2005, 02:10

Currently alternating between Addy Stan Smiths II in white & Addy Samoa in brown suede (nice)

9 Sep 2005, 02:25

I don’t wear “Sneakers” or “Trainers”. Day to day – I stick to shoes.

For Running, its got to be ASICS. They are a technically great runner – in that they make the only runner that doesn’t leave you with a freaky foot after a simple run.

Made in China though. I do try and do the right thing – but there isn’t a choice as far as I can see with Runners.

I was unfortunate enough to work in a “sports” shop as a 16 year old, and it really put me off ever buying Addidas/Nike, etc. They make shit runners.

9 Sep 2005, 02:48

Sorry to our friend from over the water, but anyone who prefers shoes to trainers is not to be trusted. I was forced to wear shoes to senior school back in the day.....as soon as I got to school the Nike Division's were out from ma bag and they were worn until I had to go home.....then I'd deliberately scuff the shoes so they looked like they had been worn. Shoes are for ponces.

Anyways, Adidias Samba are a constant with me - both the standard leather and the dark blue suede. Second favourites - are Nike Air Cortez (Green Tic with Gold on the white trim)

Sentimentally Nike Division's are me favourite cos they were the first pair of Nike I ever had back in 1986.

9 Sep 2005, 02:55

Clever edit in the subject title there, Shug!

I went through a phase of wearing Gazelles back in 84/85, but always stuck with the lime-green ones. Used to love them to death.

Then they made a bit of a comeback in the mid-90's after a decade's absence and 10 of us lads went on a stag-do in Tenerife and at the airport EIGHT of us turned up all wearing fcuking Gazelles! Mostly that shite cobalt-blue pair, but I'd spent the day before hairing around London and managed to nab a pair of 10's in PINK! Never touched Gazelles since that holiday, mind. They also wore out way too quickly!

9 Sep 2005, 03:19

Shug wrote: Sorry to our friend from over the water, but anyone who prefers shoes to trainers is not to be trusted. Shoes are for ponces.

:lol:

Reasons Shoes are better:

They look better (unless you are wearing a celtic jersey).
They keep the rain out – something any scot should consider.
They feel better to touch.
They are better for your feet.
They don’t smell as bad.
They get you into poncy nightclubs.
(Related to the above) They are better for dancing in.
Whatever your sexual orientation, you stand a better chance with a nice set of shoes.
You can buy a pair made under Union conditions, and not some sweatshop.

Reasons Runners are better:

They are better for running in.
They come in bigger and wider sizes, and you sont have to resort to t’internet to find a well fitting pair.
Err, that’s it.

I suppose it is a matter of personal preference though!

9 Sep 2005, 03:30

The chunky white type do it for me Run DMC type, I have 2 pairs but the last pair I bought were ADIDAS Dark red with white stripes .. COOL DUDE :hat:

9 Sep 2005, 03:56

Though I don't wear running shoes as much as I did (that's how we called them over here.. even in french!), I always used to buy cheap stuff until one day I bought a Nike pair that lasted something like 10 years, and I'm not kidding!!!

I've even used them as boots for winter damn it, that pair was tough!

They died last year, replaced them with clones almost identical bought at wal-mart and guess what... they lasted ONE WEEK :lol: , the glue fell appart due to my, hum, removal without untiing the laces (as I always do anyways)

9 Sep 2005, 04:03

CAKE - CLOCK - ZWART wrote:

Shug wrote: Sorry to our friend from over the water, but anyone who prefers shoes to trainers is not to be trusted. Shoes are for ponces.

Reasons Shoes are better:

They look better (unless you are wearing a celtic jersey).

They keep the rain out – something any scot should consider.

They feel better to touch.

They are better for your feet.

They don’t smell as bad.

They get you into poncy nightclubs.

(Related to the above) They are better for dancing in.

Whatever your sexual orientation, you stand a better chance with a nice set of shoes.

You can buy a pair made under Union conditions, and not some sweatshop.

Reasons Runners are better:

They are better for running in.

They come in bigger and wider sizes, and you sont have to resort to t’internet to find a well fitting pair.

Err, that’s it.

I suppose it is a matter of personal preference though!

But I have to disagree, the ONLY reason shoes are good is to get you into nightclubs. Though there are a few more places nowadays letting people in with trainers.

The only shoes I'd ever contemplate wearing would be yer Kickers / Ellesse / Soviet type things, basically shoes that don't make you look like a gay boy. A couple of my mates wear shoes (brogues and shite like that) they just don't look correct. For example, I work in an office and have to wear shirt and trousers - but I keep my credibility by wearing my black adidas samba's ;)