1958. The René.
Rubber forefoot reinforcement, herringbone cotton canvas, ventilation eyelets... the "René" is a revolution designed by a champion. Forever in search of innovation, the new generation of players snapped them right up. Grippy. Resistant. Elegant. The Lacoste sneaker was born.
The story in pictures
To each new pair its advertising campaign, an archive that puts Lacoste's shoemaking know-how into words and images. From the 1980s... to present day.
Performance Obsession
EVA cushioning, protective reinforcements, anti-slip grips, ventilation system... Lacoste shoes have always featured avant-garde technical properties that push the limits of performance and that ontinue to evolve the sport.
1985. The Ardeur.
Derby cut. 6 eyelets. STPU calfskin leather upper. Unlined upper. Leather tongue. Removable 3-component insole. Low density polyurethane injected midsole. Rubber outsole.
1989. The Indiana.
Gusseted cut. Quick lacing. Garcalf" leather upper with lining. Leather and foam tongue. Back counter and quilted quarter collar. Removable curved insole. Stitched cupsole on EVA midsole. Dual density rubber pad.
1990. The LT collection.
LT 120, 121, 124 or 125, all the "Lacoste Tennis" sneakers feature anti-slip grips and a ventilation system. High-performance polyurethane midsoles ensure unparalleled comfort for professional and amateur tennis players alike.
2023. The AG-LT23.
The AG-LT23 Ultra takes you to the next level. Unleash your full potential with PiqueWeave and LineGrip technologies developed in partnership with Daniil Medvedev.
Outstanding collaborations
Sneaker Freaker magazine, Mastermind label, Footpatrol store in London, Concepts store in Boston and Atmos store in Tokyo... the story of Lacoste sneakers is brimming with numerous cutting-edge collaborations for the most discerning sneakerheads.
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The event re-releases
In 2020, in celebration of 60 years of shoemaking experise, the Crocodile re-released three shoes that have left their mark on the sport. The 1963 René, the 1987 G80 and the 2000 V-Ultra are now also worn downtown. Discover the latest releases and slip into a piece of history.
