# Championship-Worthy Kicks The Lactose Tribute Collection is Suitable for Any Champion By Jaime Neely | Published 2011-05-18 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-tribute-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/05/lacoste-tribute-collection/) & [lacoste](http://www.lacoste.com/) The [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways) Tribute Collection, set to be released within the next month, was created in honor of the company's early founder and late [Grand Slam tennis champion](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss25-tennis-collection) René Lacoste. The collection goes back to basics with its meticulous shoe design and detailing. Each shoe within the Lacoste Tribute collection is inspired by a different Grand Slam tournament victory. To see which victory inspired which shoe design, a reference and embroidered year can be found on the inside of each shoe's tongue. The shoe is available in five different colors, including white, black, blue, red and the classic white/green/black combination. The shoe is made with [leather and mesh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker) to provide for a lightweight and comfortable fit to keep you cool this summer. The entire Lacoste Tribute collection will be available in stores and online sometime this month. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.5/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 23% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Shoes](https://www.trendhunter.com/shoes) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Retro-inspired Shoe Collections:** Opportunity for brands to create tribute collections that honor their early founders or iconic moments in their history. - **Personalized Shoe Designs:** Potential for brands to offer customized shoe designs that are inspired by significant events or personal milestones. - **Embroidered Detailing:** Emerging trend of using embroidered detailing on shoes to provide a unique and commemorative touch. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fashion:** Fashion brands can explore creating retro-inspired shoe collections that pay tribute to their history and resonate with consumers. - **Sports:** Sports brands can leverage personalized shoe designs to connect with athletes and fans on a deeper level, offering shoes that represent significant victories or achievements. - **Retail:** Retailers can tap into the popularity of embroidered detailing on shoes by curating and promoting products with unique and intricate designs. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Heritage Tennis Runways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways.md) - [Minimal Collaborative Tennis Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Innovative Mesh Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker.md) - [Elegant Sporty Swimwear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-swimwear-collection.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brach-x-lacoste.md) - [Tennis-Ready Apparel Ranges](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ss25-tennis-collection.md) - [Reimagined Legacy Fashion Logos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novak-djokovic.md)