LACED x Le Coq Sportif Zenith "Banana Benders"

For its very first collaborative endeavor, Brisbane’s LACED was recently tapped by Le Coq Sportif

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For its very first collaborative endeavor, Brisbane’s LACED was recently tapped by Le Coq Sportif to put its own spin on the Zenith. Dubbed the “Banana Benders,” the kicks nod to Queensland’s ubiquitous bananas, embroidering the fruit on the heel of the left shoe while pairing rich maroon suede with white mesh, a dash of grey, and a classic gum sole unit. Taking things back to 1988, the Zenith’s OG “Pool Green” hue has even been incorporated along the eyestay and custom footbeds.

Limited to just 666 pairs, the “Banana Benders” can be found now at spots like atmos while supplies last.

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