Lacoste Put a Modern Spin on The Classic Runner With The Elite Active Evo Trainer
Designed for everyday wear, this latest Elite Active Evo silhouette from Lacoste is an "old meets new" retro runner that now arrives at 80s Casual Classics.
You could say we know a thing or two about classic runners here at 80s Casual Classics. The whole running boom of the 1970s as performance footwear went into some sort of "space race" equivalent with brands like Nike, PUMA, Brooks, New Balance & adidas going all in on sole technology, stability & support. The classic running trainer from the golden era of marathons, moustaches and super tight shorts has seen a retro resurgence in recent years, taking it back to the simplistic 70s silhouettes. If you know your SL72 from your Vantage Supreme, you will of course know the distinct style of retro runners from the 1970s with their extra grippy soles & suede overlays. Drawing inspiration from retro runners from the 1970s, the Lacoste Elite Active Evo trainer puts a modern spin on the classic running trainer.
Above: The Lacoste Elite Active Evo trainers in white/light grey now available from 80s Casual Classics.
The origins of Lacoste go all the way back to the 1930s with the legendary French tennis player Ren_ Lacoste. The crocodile logo brand was named after Lacoste who was as elegant off the court, as much as he was a warrior on it. Lacoste soon joined an elite class of sporting individuals who earned a reputable nickname. As much as the Casuals loved a bit of the embroidered crocodile on their clobber it was mainly knitwear & polo shirts, footwear for'the original Casuals'was a pair of Trim Trabs'or Borg Elites. For Lacoste, footwear didn't come till a bit later in the 90s with the introduction of classic court trainers like the Portofino trainer in 1996. It was the 'all white' trainer trend & designer gear revival of the early noughties courtesy of cult classics like The Football Factory from 2004 that really put Lacoste footwear on the 'Casual' radar.
Above: The Lacoste Elite Active Evo trainers in white/light grey now available from 80s Casual Classics.
Designed for everyday wear, this latest Elite Active Evo silhouette from Lacoste is an 'old meets new' retro runner. Featuring unstructured nylon uppers with suede overlays and an extra grippy outsole for the classic runner look, the crocodile crep will add a sporty & classy touch to any outfit. Other highlights include Lacoste branding to the lateral sides, tongue & heel tab with an Ortholite' foam insole for all day comfort. Shop the very latest Lacoste trainer releases now at 80s Casual Classics via the links above.
