Quote Originally Posted by Rock_Flock_of_Five View Post
You are right about the different definitions. However, when I was a kid growing up in the 60s, there was only daps available (black or white and elasticated or lace-up). Trainers came on the scene in the mid to late 70s.
yea, always been Trainers to me, thought the Nikes are sneakers now, the American influence, but my Adidas, Vans and Converse are trainers, doesnt make sense really