Lacoste AG-LT21 Ultra Tennis Shoes

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When it comes to true tennis heritage, few brands can match Lacoste. Founded by multi-Slam champion Rene Lacoste in 1933 – only a year after his retirement from the game – “Le Croc” has been a favourite of pro players for almost a century.

It’s easy to see why: the combination of classic French style and functional knowhow provided by Lacoste is impossible to resist.

Their tennis shoe story takes us back to 1958 and the release of the “Rene”. Hey, why not – it was his design. Equipped with a reinforced forefoot, herringbone canvas upper, and ventilation eyelets, the Rene was the first sport shoe made specifically for tennis and would be the inspiration for all their footwear to come.

By the 80s, though the Rene was still popular with players, there were new technologies to plunder, which is exactly what Lacoste did with 1985’s Ardeur, a highly efficient, supportive shoe with a leather upper, a PU-injected midsole, and a hardy rubber outsole.

Four years later, they found the sweetspot of form and function with the all-time classic that is the Indiana. Sleek and simple, the Indy’s layered gusset-cut upper combined a quilted collar with a foam tongue for supreme comfort, making it equally suitable for on-court play and relaxing in the clubhouse.

More recently, we’ve seen several generations of the performance-focused Lacoste Tennis “LT” collection, which began in the 90s and continues to this day in the form of the AG-LT shoe. Developed in partnership with one of the game’s top talents, Daniil Medvedev, the latest AG-LT can trace the origins of its match-winning tech all the way back to the original Rene – every aspect, from the breathable upper to the durable outsole, is designed with the player in mind.

All court tennis shoes are designed to perform across a variety of court surfaces, making them versatile footwear options for tennis players. These shoes feature an outsole with a universal tread pattern to provide the right balance of grip and give on both hard and clay courts, and even grass. Additionally, they often have reinforced toe caps for added durability, considering the high-wear nature of tennis. Cushioning and stability are prioritised to support swift lateral movements and quick pivots. All court tennis shoes are ideal for players who play on different surfaces or for those who prefer a multi-purpose tennis shoe.

Daniil Medvedev, born in Moscow in 1996, is a Russian professional tennis player celebrated for his unique playing style and mental resilience. Rising rapidly in the ATP rankings since turning pro in 2014, he established himself as a formidable player on the global stage. Known for his impressive baseline game, exceptional defensive skills, and ability to adapt to opponents' strategies, Medvedev won his first Grand Slam at the 2021 US Open. His deep and flat groundstrokes, combined with his unconventional but effective serving technique, have made him a difficult opponent for even the most experienced players on the tour.