In honor of its early founder, the late sports legend René Lacoste (who dominated tournaments around the world during his time, taking home first Grand Slam win at the ripe age of 20-years old), French label Lacoste has designed this “Tribute” collection, paying homage to some of the sportsman’s greatest athletic achievements.
Each shoe within the collection is inspired by a different Grand Slam victory, as referenced by the seven stars on the tongue tab and the specific year embroidered on the inside. The five styles will be available for purchase soon through select Lacoste retailers around the world.
Here’s a look at Federer’s French Open outfit. Roger Federer will wear the Nike Lunar Vapor 8 Tour as he did in Australia though in a white and red colorway, which reads RF on the heel tab. The kicks are set on a Lunarlon sole with a flywire supported upper.
Here’s a look at what world number one Rafael Nadal will wear during the 2011 French Open tournament.
Nadal’s shoes will be the Nike Air Max Court Ballistec 3.3, which is fitted with a Lunarlon and Max Air cushioning system. Rafa debuted the model during the Australian Open and will wear the kicks in a white and blue colorway.
Remember the Reebok Court Victory Michael Chang was wearing back in the 90′s? Reebok presents their new Court Victory Jacket Pack. Consisting of three colorways of the Court Victory Pump, each sneaker has been modeled after an iconic jacket.
Choose from a rich chocolate bomber jacket model with removable velcro flight patches on the heel, a quilted barn jacket burner with plaid lining or a raincoat yellow rubber ducky.
French sportswear brand Le Coq Sportif is set to bring back one of their key heritage footwear styles from the archives, in a collaboration with Hanon. The style, once worn by legendary tennis player Arthur Ashe, will be available from January 2011.
