The Diadora Titan Seb trainer is a very special revival release of the original Seb Coe trainer which was worn by the legendary middle distance runner.
If you're as much into your classic creps as we are then it doesn't really take much to get excited about the original silhouettes from the 1980s. It was the 1980s where the magic really started to happen as far as running trainers were concerned and 1984 was a prime example of this. adidas released
the legendary Los Angeles trainer with its innovative peg sole system in celebration of the Los Angeles Olympics. Los Angeles 84' was also where the legendary London born middle distance runner Seb Coe took Gold in the 1500m final. At a pinnacle era of sportswear endorsements and running trainer technology, it was the Italian sportswear brand Diadora that looked to add Coe to their already impressive roster of athletes. The Diadora Seb Coe trainer was a complete game changer for Diadora in the already highly competitive running trainer world. Now released as part of a very special revival release, the Diadora Titan trainer gives a nod to the original Seb Coe trainer from 1984. Before Seb Coe even stepped foot into a pair of Diadora's, the Italian sportswear brand had already been pretty busy in the world of footwear. It all started with climbing boots in the 1950s which closely followed by football boots and of course tennis shoes in the 1970s. It was arguably
the Bjorn Borg connection of the late 1970s & early 1980s that put the Italian sportswear brand at the very top of game with its elitist appeal & an endorsement that would go down in sportswear history. The 1980s also saw Diadora look to take on the highly competitive world of running trainers with every brand from Boston to Bolton looking to "one-up" each other on the tracks. From the original Seb Coe trainer from 1984 to the iconic N series of the early 90s, Diadora's running heritage is just as big as any of the other big sportswear brands.
Above: The Diadora Titan Seb trainer in yellow/silver grey now available to pre-order from 80s Casual Classics.
First introduced in 1984, the Diadora Seb Co trainer was famously worn by the king of middle distance running at the time, Seb Coe. Coe boasted numerous records on the track as well as gold medals in the 1500m in both the 1980 & 1984 Olympics. Coe would later go into politics leaving a lasting legacy on the running trainer world. With the rise of the running trainer of the 1980s many Casuals made the switch from the traditional gum soled court shoes. The Borg Elite had already captured the hearts of many young Casuals and when the Diadora Seb Co came a long a few years later it was an instant hit. The Diadora Titan Seb trainer now returns as part of a very special re-release. Boasting the super shock absorbing IMPACT CONTROL sole unit, the Titan Seb packs all the retro running charm you would expect from the brand. Alongside the high density midsole other highlights include mesh, suede & nylon uppers in a mixture of sporty colours such as sky blue & spectre yellow. Other features include a speed lacing system to the upper eyelets, classic Diadora branding to the tongue & heel with an added TPU stabilizer to the heel. The IMACT CONTROL sole technology adds stability and extra comfort to each step. Shop the very latest release from Diadora now at 80s Casual Classics.
