Adidas and Nike trainers, also called sneakers, have been around from the time Adidas sport shoes were first designed. Most Adidas and Nike trainers have a combination of cloth and rubber, to come up with classic shoes for training or light sporting events. Over the years, Adidas and Nike trainers have evolved into more sophisticated designs that have slowly turned into money spinners in and outside the sporting world. Although the trainers were initially meant for sports, they have been easily converted to casual wear for other completely different activities.

Adidas and Nike trainers are classic sneakers that have dominated the sport shoe market for decades. Lately, demand for Adidas merchandise has recorded a steady increase as the world readies itself for the forthcoming Olympic Games in 2012. It is worth mentioning that Adidas is the official Olympic Games merchandise supplier. Adidas trainers are the most sought-after sneakers, due to a number of reasons include; durability, stylish design and fair cost. They have been endorsed by hundreds of sports personalities, who have openly acknowledged the superiority of Adidas merchandise. Some famous Adidas and Nike trainers that still rock the sporting world include:

a) Adidas 1609er Trainer
This spectacular design is one of the hottest sneaker form the Adidas stores. It is still available in blue, red or white colourways. This stylish ,as is the tradition with Adidas sneakers, has a leather and cloth upper. The toe area is pure leather, while the sides are made of special perforated textile. At the sides you can easily spot the Adidas trademark triple stripes, while a bright Adidas logo can be seen on the tongue tip. Just below the tip the numbers 1609er can be seen. The inside walls are well padded for protection.

b) Adidas Aditennis High Trainer
This one also remains a hot favorite for shoe collectors to date.