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Why Do Americans Call Trainers Sneakers? An Irish Guide to Shoe Names Across the Atlantic

Posted By Fiona O'Malley    On 16 Jan 2026    Comments(0)
Why Do Americans Call Trainers Sneakers? An Irish Guide to Shoe Names Across the Atlantic

Why do Americans call trainers sneakers? In Ireland, we’ve always called them trainers-practical, weather-ready footwear for life on the ground. This is the story behind the name difference-and why it still matters here.