Straight out of the -80s, Diadora's iconic leather -Trainer' returns. First released over 40 years ago as an indoor handball shoe, the Trainer quickly evolved into a terrace favourite & is now being re-issued as part of the brand's heritage collection, sporting the iconic Fregio stripe and 5 ball signature logo.
During the 1970s and 1980s, Diadora made significant strides in the tennis world by securing endorsements from tennis icons like Guillermo Vilas, Martin Mulligan, and Bj_rn Borg. These partnerships helped Diadora establish a strong presence in sportswear, particularly with the release of the Borg Elite in the early 1980s, which featured cutting-edge trainer technology and was backed by Borg's "Ice Man" image. However, Diadora's influence wasn't limited to tennis.
The brand also embraced the popular gum-soled indoor training shoes trend of the 1970s, inspired by classics like PUMA's Suede and adidas' Gazelle. In the 1980s, Diadora introduced its own gum-soled models, such as the Trainer, Aberdeen & Tokyo, originally designed for indoor training & sports, however they quickly became a favourite on the terraces across the country.
The trainer silhoutte now returns constructed with premium cow leather uppers, overlayed with stonewashed pigskin detailing. This timeless 7-eyelet trainer effortlessly blends vintage style with modern-day comfort, featuring a cushioned collar and a removable cowhide insole for exceptional comfort. Under foot the iconic handball rubber gum sole remains with suede detailing to the toe box, secured with classic flat cotton laces.
Shop the Trainer Leather & our full Diadora collection below, available online & in-store now at Stuarts London.