Sneakers by Lacoste, Leather upper, Lace-up design, Padded for comfort, Branded detailing, Textile heel, Slim sole, Moulded tread. Famed for their iconic crocodile emblem, Lacoste was founded by tennis superstar Ren Lacoste in 1933 and was first to introduce the pique polo shirt. Utilising their sporting background, Lacoste fuse functionality with style to create their contemporary collections, embracing a bold use of color in a wide range of products that include their timeless polo shirt as well as shoes and sneakers.