Lacoste
Men
The men's Power Serve is designed for racket sports, including padel and pickleball. Mesh keeps much of the upper open, while a synthetic-leather cage adds structure through the middle. The collar and tongue are padded, and the sole uses textured rubber.
Players looking for a mesh court shoe with a padded tongue and central support cage.
You specifically want a full herringbone sole or a sock-style opening.
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The central cage needs to hold your foot without pressing across the top of it.
Power Serve is worth comparing if you like a conventional laced shoe with padding around the opening. Pay attention to how the cage sits over your foot when you tighten the laces. It should hold the midfoot without creating a pressure point.
We would compare it with Ultra on fit and the current price. Ultra specifies LSR forefoot cushioning and a stabilising shank. Power Serve's padded opening and central cage are worth trying if you want cushioning around the ankle and under the laces.
A textured rubber court sole, a reinforced mesh upper, a synthetic-leather central cage and a padded collar and tongue. Lacoste designs the model for racket sports including padel and pickleball.
Try the shoe with the laces adjusted across the central cage. If your foot still moves sideways inside it, tightening harder should not be the solution. The padded tongue should spread the lace pressure without leaving a sore spot on top of the foot.
Men · All court
AG-LT Ultra puts a support cage around the foot and LSR foam under the forefoot. Its All Court sole suits a different brief from the Clay version. Check the shallow toe box if you need room above your toes.
Men · All court
AG-LT25 Lite combines a knit collar with LSR cushioning and an All Court sole. Compare it if you like a sock-style fit. Try the heel hold carefully if you usually prefer a separate tongue.
Browse our buying guides to see how this model compares to the best padel shoes for your game.
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Yes. Lacoste explicitly includes padel and pickleball in the racket sports this model is designed for. It has a reinforced mesh upper, central support cage and textured rubber court sole.
Yes. Its central cage reinforces the mesh upper through the middle of the foot. Check that it holds your foot when you move sideways without having to pull the laces uncomfortably tight.
Try Power Serve if you want a padded tongue and central cage. Compare Ultra if its LSR forefoot cushioning and shank are features you want. The fit and current price should decide between them; the Ultra name alone does not make it the better shoe for you.
Editorial review 2026-09-14 · Retailer price and stock updated 2026-10-05 · How we assess gear
