Only a few sneakers have a more fascinating lineage than the classic Onitsuka Tiger. Onitsuka Tiger is one of the oldest shoe manufacturing companies in Japan, with its formation all the way back in 1949. The company was founded by former military officer Kihachiro Onitsuka, with the hopes to raise the self-esteem of the youth which was at an all-time low due to the devastating world war. Nearly 80 years later, Onitsuka Tiger shoes are still one of the most popular and prominent shoes on the market today.
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ASICS and Onitsuka Tiger
If you have never heard of Onitsuka Tiger, then that might be because the main company Onitsuka Co. Ltd changed its name to the well known name of ASICS. Branded by the name of ASICS, Onitsuka Tiger shoes are often called ASICS shoes by the greater public nowadays.
The iconic Stripes
On every Onitsuka Tiger shoe, you will see their iconic “Onitsuka Tiger Stripes”. These stripes are what make the Onitsuka Tiger shoes recognizable and distinguishable from any other shoe. Ever since it was introduced in 1966, the Onitsuka Tiger Stripes have never changed in shape and have always been on the sides of the Onitsuka Tiger shoes.
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SERRANO
The Onitsuka Tiger SERRANO is the best selling sneaker Onitsuka Tiger has ever produced. Characterized by its light thin sole, these sneakers look light and will make your feet look chic. The secret to the sneaker’s popularity is its unique curvy shape and its playful colors.
TIGER ALLIANCE
The second shoe on our list is also the second-most popular shoe Onitsuka Tiger has ever produced. The TIGER ALLIANCE is favorable for obvious reasons – the shoe is flexible, and importantly very comfortable. Since the shoe is a sneaker-jogging shoe hybrid, the shoe is very functional and wearable in various activities and occasions. Also, because the shoe has a custom molded midsole, the shoe has high cushioning, deeming the shoe to be very comfortable to wear.
MEXICO 66
Last but not least, we have the MEXICO 66. Created using the sole of a shoe Onitsuka Tiger designed in 1962 as the base and the original Onitsuka Tiger Stripe design that came out in 1966, the MEXICO 66 is a shoe with a tinge of nostalgia that all Onitsuka Tiger fans adore.
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