Originally released in 1982. the T500 was designed to bring superior quality to a versatile on-court style. While the reintroduced T500 is designed more for leisure than competition. everything that made the T500 a great tennis shoe then. makes it a timeless classic now. The upper features pigskin suede and nubuck construction and perforated toebox detailing. for a premium take on the familiar look. A gum midsole offers an understated hint of 1980s tech. that stands out from the vulcanized soles of older court models.