At the 2027 Spring-Summer Paris Fashion Week runway show, LACOSTE brought its presentation straight back to the brand’s spiritual home — the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland-Garros. Under the theme “Dress Code: No White Required”, the label redefined the longstanding connection between tennis culture and contemporary fashion. The undisputed standout piece from the entire show is a brand-new silhouette called the ACE-T (also referred to as the ACE-T1), where LACOSTE embedded a full, real tennis ball directly into the heel midsole, making it the most instantly recognizable design signature of the shoe.
The ACE-T upper breaks away from the usual patchwork construction of casual sneakers. Its main structure is built around a caged TPU frame cut with diamond-shaped perforations, layered over a technical mesh lining and a canvas underlayer. The design delivers a sharp, futuristic look with noticeable breathability. The midsole is carved with a row of angled triangular grooves that create a clear forward-moving visual flow. The most distinctive detail sits at the heel, which is split into a V-shaped structure that clamps the intact tennis ball firmly between the footbed and the outsole platform. This choice not only puts LACOSTE’s decades-deep tennis heritage front and center, but also delivers an unexpectedly bouncy, responsive feel under the heel when you step into them.
The colorways revealed so far for the ACE-T include multiple iterations: all-white with neon yellow accents, olive brown, orange brown, deep green and metallic silver. The runway also presented three distinct variations of the silhouette: a casual sneaker, a tennis-inspired wedge heel and a lace-up pump, covering everyday street style, light sports and smart-casual occasions to fit a wide range of personal aesthetics.
The LACOSTE ACE-T line is scheduled for an official launch in Spring-Summer 2027. Exact release dates and pricing details are yet to be announced by the brand.
FAQ
Q:Where did the LACOSTE ACE-T make its first public debut?
A:The shoe was first unveiled at LACOSTE’s “Dress Code: No White Required” runway show during the 2027 Spring-Summer Paris Fashion Week, hosted at the Philippe-Chatrier court at Roland-Garros.
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