The Diadora Borg Elite Trainer Arrives in The Iconic Silver Version

After a brief hiatus the Diadora Borg Elite trainer now arrives back at its spiritual home in the iconic silver version for the ultimate premium casual court trainer from the 1980s.

When it comes to the OG Casual trainers from the late 1970s & early 1980s nothing really comes close to the Diadora Borg Elite. It was the Borg Elite that was at the very top of every young Casuals "want" list thanks to its elitist 'Made in Italy' appeal and premium price tag. Worn by the tennis royalty of the era, the Borg Elite was in a complete league of its own. A testament to the marriage of working class culture & performance sportswear here in the UK, the silver version of the Borg Elite famously featured on Connor Macleod played by Christopher Lambert in Russel Malcahy's action/fantasy film Highlander from 1986. As much as the gold version seems to get the most love, there is no denying that the Silver version of the classic court trainer looked just as good. It's the classic silver version of the Diadora Borg Elite trainer that now arrives back its spiritual home in all its OG glory. Above: The Diadora Borg Elite 84 Italia trainers in white/silver now available from 80s Casual Classics. Before the Casuals took in the Borg Elite trainer as their very own, the Elite had already earned its stripes with the elite tennis world. The 1970s saw the competition to create the greatest tennis shoe really heat up following on from the success of the Stan Smith from adidas. Sportswear brands' went head to head to create the comfiest court shoe. It was all about performance, comfort, breathability, traction & speed. Diadora went all in with the introduction of the Elite trainer in 1976. Worn by the likes of Guillermo Vilas & Bjorn Borg, the Elite was a instant hit. When the Borg Elite landed in 1981, the timing couldn't have been better. A signature shoe for the Swedish tennis legend which featured breathable uppers, a unique carbon injected sole & a self adjusting speed lacing system. A combination of casual panache & premium materials, the Borg Elite was one of the most expensive court trainers available on the market at the time. Above: The Diadora Borg Elite 84 Italia trainers in white/silver now available from 80s Casual Classics. The ever popular casual trainer now arrives back at its spiritual home in the iconic white/silver version. Part of Diadora's heritage range the Borg Elite 84 trainer gives a nod to the Borg Elite's premium appeal, designed in Italy & Made in Italy. In true OG style the classic court trainer features premium leather uppers in white with the iconic Diadora vector branding in silver to the sidewalls.The timeless tennis trainer also features perforations to the toe vamp and sidewalls for added breathability, with the addition of a gum outsole for the ultimate 80s retro look. This silver version of the Diadora Borg Elite is a must have addition to your casual trainer collection from the magical 80s Borg tennis era.