Rubber sole In The Late 1970S, Argentinean Tennis Player Guillermo Vilas Went On A Title-Winning Rampage. Known For His One-Handed Backhand And Off-The-Court Charm, He Paired With Puma To Create A Line Of Tennis Shoes That Matched His Winning Style. Among Them? The Gv Special. And Much Like The Man Behind The Legend, It Quickly Secured Its Rank: Icon.