Lacoste is taking its tennis heritage in an unexpected direction with the reveal of the Lacoste Ace T, a futuristic sneaker that features an actual tennis ball built directly into the heel.
The unusual silhouette was unveiled during Lacoste’s “Dress Code: No White Required” runway show, offering an early look at what could become one of the brand’s most distinctive footwear releases for Spring/Summer 2027.
While Lacoste has yet to announce an official release date or retail price, the Ace T is reported to be part of the brand’s upcoming SS27 footwear lineup.
Lacoste Ace T: A Tennis-Inspired Design
The Ace T takes Lacoste’s connection to tennis and pushes it into a much more experimental direction.
The sneaker features a large TPU frame surrounding the upper, with angular diamond-shaped cutouts throughout the structure. Underneath the TPU cage are layers of technical mesh and canvas, creating a combination of performance-inspired materials and fashion-forward construction.
The layered design gives the sneaker a technical appearance while still connecting it to Lacoste’s traditional tennis identity.
The oversized TPU structure also brings to mind the aggressive, cage-like construction seen on some performance and lifestyle basketball sneakers.
A Real Tennis Ball Is Built Into the Heel
The biggest talking point of the Lacoste Ace T is undoubtedly its heel.
Instead of simply using tennis-inspired graphics or colors, Lacoste has incorporated a real tennis ball into the construction of the sneaker.
The heel splits into a distinctive V-shaped opening, creating a space for the tennis ball to sit between the bottom of the footbed and the platform sole.
This unusual construction makes the tennis ball visible from the rear and turns one of the sport’s most recognizable objects into a functional part of the shoe’s design.
It is an especially direct reference to Lacoste’s tennis heritage and gives the Ace T a look unlike most traditional tennis sneakers.
Lacoste Ace T Platform Midsole
Underneath the experimental upper is a substantial platform-style midsole.
The midsole features a series of slanted triangular cutouts running along the sidewalls. According to the design language presented on the runway, these angular elements are intended to create a sense of forward movement.
Combined with the oversized TPU cage and elevated sole, the construction gives the Ace T a chunky, futuristic profile.
Lacoste Ace T and the Brand’s Tennis Heritage
The Ace T arrives as Lacoste continues to explore the relationship between tennis performance, fashion and lifestyle footwear.
Earlier in 2026, Lacoste refreshed its performance tennis offering with the AG LT Pro, highlighting the brand’s continued focus on modern tennis footwear.
The Ace T takes a completely different approach. Rather than functioning strictly as a performance tennis shoe, its runway presentation places greater emphasis on experimental design and fashion.
The result is a sneaker that uses recognizable tennis elements while pushing them into a much more conceptual silhouette.
Lacoste Ace T Release Date
The Lacoste Ace T is reported for Spring/Summer 2027.
Lacoste has not yet confirmed an exact release date, retail price or complete list of retailers.
More information is expected to surface closer to the Spring/Summer 2027 season.
Lacoste Ace T Release Details
- Model: Lacoste Ace T
- Release Season: Spring/Summer 2027
- Release Date: TBA
- Price: TBA
- Key Feature: Tennis ball integrated into the heel
- Upper: TPU frame, mesh and canvas
- Sole: Platform-style midsole with triangular cutouts
- Release Status: Revealed
Final Thoughts
The Lacoste Ace T is one of the more unusual sneakers to emerge from Lacoste’s upcoming lineup. Its combination of a large TPU frame, technical mesh construction, platform sole and especially the real tennis ball embedded into the heelgives it a strong visual identity.
Rather than simply referencing tennis through branding, Lacoste has turned the sport itself into part of the sneaker’s physical construction.
With a Spring/Summer 2027 release currently reported, expect more information on the Lacoste Ace T, including pricing, colorways and release details, to emerge ahead of launch.
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