adidas Originals - Rod Laver - Exclusive (White Mesh/Green/Orange) - Men's: Zappos Exclusive Rod Laver You can't find this anywhere else! ; One of the most popular tennis shoes ever, the Rod Laver was first developed in 1970 with the cooperation of tennis great, Rod Laver. A shoe for the traditional stylist and old-school player. Dual-density polyurethane midsole. Lightly padded footbed for added comfort and support. Great for on or off the court.