Transalpino - adidas Robert Haillet – Made in France 1971 These were the forerunner of the Stan Smith, a 1960s collaboration with French tennis start Robert Haillet. After Haillet retired in 1968
![Tennis Noordwijk. Professional Championship. Robert Haillet (right) and Lew Hoad (left). Date: August 4, 1961 Location: Noordwijk Keywords: tennis Person name: Haillet, Robert, Hoad, Lew Stock Photo - Alamy Tennis Noordwijk. Professional Championship. Robert Haillet (right) and Lew Hoad (left). Date: August 4, 1961 Location: Noordwijk Keywords: tennis Person name: Haillet, Robert, Hoad, Lew Stock Photo - Alamy](https://c8.alamy.com/comp/2ARMK0T/tennis-noordwijk-professional-championship-robert-haillet-right-and-lew-hoad-left-date-august-4-1961-location-noordwijk-keywords-tennis-person-name-haillet-robert-hoad-lew-2ARMK0T.jpg)
Tennis Noordwijk. Professional Championship. Robert Haillet (right) and Lew Hoad (left). Date: August 4, 1961 Location: Noordwijk Keywords: tennis Person name: Haillet, Robert, Hoad, Lew Stock Photo - Alamy
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WellBuiltStyle on Twitter: "Adidas Stan Smiths were first introduced in 1965 and were called Adidas Robert Haillet - after the French tennis player. Yes, Stan Smiths were legit tennis shoes back in
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Stan Smith et l'Adidas Robert Haillet : « Il y a eu nos deux noms puis Adidas a finalement retiré celui de Robert »
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