# Iconic Tennis Shoe Tributes The Lacoste Tribute Collection Honors the Founder of the Shoe Company By Leslie Chen | Published 2011-05-17 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-lacoste-tribute-collection References: [hypebeast](http://hypebeast.com/2011/05/lacoste-tribute-collection/) & [thecrocodiles.blogspot](http://thecrocodiles.blogspot.com/2011/04/lacoste-tribute-collection-dinner.html) Known for its [rich history in athletics](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacostes-activations), [Lacoste](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heritage-tennis-runways) has come out with the Lacoste Tribute Collection. This set of shoes is being released to honor the founder of the company, René Lacoste, who was a dominant figure in the tennis world during his time -- he won his first Grand Slam at only 20 years old. Each shoe in the Lacoste Tribute Collection is "inspired by a different Grand Slam victory; the year of each win is embroidered on the interior of the shoe. If the collection doesn't appeal to you, just take a look at the displays for each shoe; they are so precisely detailed, they're hard to ignore. Presenting the history of Lacoste in a great way, the Lacoste Tribute Collection would have made the young René Lacoste proud to call himself the founder of such a company. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 3.9/10 - Popularity: 46% | Activity: 62% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - 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 ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Athletic Tribute Collections:** Opportunity for other athletic brands to release collections that honor their founders or influential figures in their history. - **Grand Slam-inspired Designs:** Opportunity for shoe companies to create designs inspired by iconic moments or victories in sports history. - **Precisely Detailed Shoe Displays:** Opportunity for retailers and brands to create visually stunning shoe displays that capture attention and enhance brand storytelling. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Athletic Footwear:** Disruptive innovation opportunity for athletic footwear brands to explore the concept of tribute collections as a way to connect with consumers and celebrate their brand heritage. - **Sports Apparel:** Opportunity for sports apparel companies to collaborate with shoe brands and create matching collections that celebrate iconic moments in sports. - **Retail Design:** Opportunity for retail design companies to innovate in creating eye-catching shoe displays that engage viewers and showcase brand narratives effectively. ## 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) - [Reimagined Legacy Fashion Logos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/novak-djokovic.md) - [Sneaker-Inspired Tennis Collectibles](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/reebok-x-ghostwrite.md) - [Locker Room-Inspired Apparel Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-locker-room.md) - [Dynamic Spring-Ready Preppy Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-2k24-sneaker.md) - [Innovative Mesh Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/l003-neo-shot-sneaker.md) - [Hospitality-Inspired Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/brach-x-lacoste.md) - [Advanced 70s-Inspired Sneakers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/lacoste-elite-active-sneakers.md)