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, suitable for any situation and any surface. The T500 originally appeared in 1982 and offers excellent quality for a versatile style. While the re-released T500 was originally designed for leisure and not competition, everything that made the T500 a great tennis shoe then, makes it a timeless classic now. The upper made of pig and nubuck leather and the perforated toe box give the familiar look that certain something. The design is rounded off by the elegant simplicity of the predominantly white surface, which is suitable for any environment and any surface.