Glossary entry

French term or phrase:

baskets montantes

English translation:

high-top trainers

Added to glossary by ormiston
Sep 30, 2006 14:08
17 yrs ago
French term

baskets montantes

French to English Marketing Textiles / Clothing / Fashion
I'd like an adjective or term to describe the (boxing style ?) trainers that are in fashion at the moment
Proposed translations (English)
3 +3 high-top trainers
Change log

Sep 30, 2006 14:14: Tony M changed "Field (specific)" from "Computers: Software" to "Textiles / Clothing / Fashion"

Votes to reclassify question as PRO/non-PRO:

Non-PRO (1): df49f (X)

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Discussion

Bourth (X) Sep 30, 2006:
How montant is montant? Traditional (1950s/60s) basketball shoes rose to the ankles. Boxing shoes a little higher. Many of the "trainers" I see young women wearing these days come up to the knees.

Proposed translations

+3
13 mins
Selected

high-top trainers

needs checking but I think this is it
Peer comment(s):

agree Terry Richards : "trainers" are "sneakers" for USA
46 mins
agree Gayle Wallimann : Just high-tops is often enough. Converse is one of the first ones to have made these. http://www.classicsportsshoes.com/chucktaylorhi.html
3 hrs
interesting - don't own any trainers at all so not my scene
agree zaphod : Agree with Gayle
4 hrs
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "thank you for your helpful comments. High-top(s) sounds fine - Converse was mentioned !"
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