Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi™

This is my first Tiger shoe, which is very comfortable and looks nice. It covered all of my expectations well, the delivery service was excellent. They arrived on time as they said. The ordering and shipping went fast and smooth! They are totally recommended. Thank you Zappos.

Shoes are awesome! I have been using them in the gym only. Very comfortable. Bought them because of their flat sole which is good for squats and dead lifts.

These sneakers are great, very light, with a very thin sole. I was looking for replacements for Puma K-Streets and these, while being slightly heavier, definitely fit the bill. I usually take a size 12 but needed to order an 11.5 for these to get a good fit. Zappos, of course, is amazing with their customer service and free, quick shipping. Almost every order comes the next day after placing the order.

This shoe is so fancy looking, and there really isn't much to it. I can't believe how light it is.. it's like not wearing a shoe at all. It also attracts alot of attention. I've had people I don't know come up to me to ask about this shoe

My friend saw me wearing a new pair of Onitsuka Tigers, slightly different from these, and admired their low profile and classic look. I immediately whipped out the Zappos app and suggested we order him a similar pair, because I'd seen these while shopping and thought of him. This sounds so silly, because we were at a bbq together and everyone was asking what we were looking at on my phone, and we had to explain we were shoe shopping for him on Zappos. He loves them, and he's someone who likes a classic boat shoe or Ked for a guy, but something sleeker and more up-to-date is even better!

Awesome immediately! I purchased these right before vacation to San Fran and the redwoods. We did miles of walking around each day, and my feet were only minimally sore; more from the concrete than anything else. Because they have a completely flat sole, ones weight is not thrown off and the body retains its natural posture when walking. I will never get another athletic shoe that has a thick sole. These are wonderful. There is no Arch support, which is wonderful. My own arch can do what it was designed to do, flex.

Wearing these shoes for crossfit. Had no problem when running or lifting weight. Love this shoes. By the way, Zappos shipped them very fast!

These are a great minimalist shoe! I use them for CrossFit workouts and I have to say that I like them better than Inov-8s. Great stability, very lightweight, and excellent ground feel. Awesome for lifting.

I love these shoes! The combination of a great fit, sleek style, and comfort make these shoes wonderful for casual wear! However, these have very little arch support. You may need to buy an insert if you need support. Overall wonderful shoes!

It's really comfortable. Not great arch support, but enough to be comfortable.

These shoes are great. Very form fitting and comfortable. Stood all day in these and my feet didn't hurt at all. Very light weight, was surprised actually when i first picked them up. Ive told plenty of people to buy Onitsukas no matter what style, but by far the best pair are the tai chi's.

Besides it fitting half size larger, the look and feel of these are great. I'm doing an exchange for size. Definitely keeping these.

These shoes are very comfortable, and are definitely good if you are looking for a minimalist shoe. My only complaints are the lack of ventilation on the uppers, and the width at the front of the foot. On my other pair of Tigers, I fit well with a 7, so that is waht I got. But I probably should have ordered a 7.5. I still think they make stretch out a little more.

The shoe fits perfectly and they arrived within three (3) days, as promised. I am very happy to have picked this type of Tai Chi shoe for participation in Tai Chi classes. This shoe was true to size and width, in which I was concerned. Due to being flat soled, the shoe has an excellent arch support. Thanking you in advance.

Got these shoes about 6 months ago for the gym. I wanted a shoe that wasn't big and squishy beneath my foot for deadlifts and squats and had a level platform. They've definitely lived up to that. After a few weeks of walking to classes they broke in nicely and are some of the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. Some padding in the sole is noticeable, maybe about 1mm. I have been wearing them barefoot as well as with socks and the laces allow for an adjustment in size so both styles are comfortable. My only complaint is the lack of vents. I have debated trying to poke a bunch of holes in them. Wearing them barefoot with no ventilation these things make my feet sweat a lot and have ended up very stinky. Be warned.

Very comfortable soft shoe. I typically wear a type of minimalist-moccasin and got these for cold-damp weather and they work great. It did take several tries before finding the right size (too big).

I was looking for a 'minimalist' style running shoe. I wanted something that looked like a regular shoe but had no heel lift or arch support and a flexible sole. These shoes fit the bill. They are well made and reasonably priced. Also, Zappos shipping was really quick and the price for shipping (free) was great.

I originally ordered a size 10, since that's what I've been wearing for most of my shoes. They turned out to be a bit large for me. So I returned the shoes, got store credit, and reordered a 9.5 size. The shoes arrived the next day! The new shoes fit just fine. This is good service by Zappos! Although these shoes are meant for Tai Chi, I plan on wearing them for running. They are recommended by some people who use the Pose Method of running because of the lack of heel (you're supposed to land on the ball of your foot) and the low weight. One concern I have is that these shoes won't breathe as well as other shoes meant for running. Also, since the shoes are white, they'll get really dirty with my running, but that's okay, I don't mind. I would have preferred having the option of a black shoe, but I don't think it's available any more.

I bought a pair of these because I'd been searching for something more minimal in the way of footwear. I'd become so accustomed to wearing shoes that have a slight heel, I think it was affecting my balance, and not in a good way. I think these are the perfect antidote. I'll be using them to workout, sure, but they're very comfortable, so I'm sure they'll be fine as casual shoes too. They don't have support, but they're not designed for that, so it's not a flaw. When I bought these, I was a bit worried about the width. I've been wearing wider width shoes in recent years, but these go on easily, and are very comfortable, so the medium is fine for me. I'm giving serious consideration to ordering a second pair of these, I know they'll be getting a lot of wear. I'd been wearing the Merrell Arabesque for years, but was getting a bit tired of them, so these make for a nice change.

I was looking for the best shoes suited for martial mrts. After looking through some of my martial arts magazines, I realized that Asics has been worn by the best like Bruce Lee, for the last 40 years, so I chose these and I've been so happy with them. They are flexible and built to last. I wear them indoors on a carpeted area when I practice. They are awesome. And thank you Zappos, for fast and free shipping. You guys are the best.

These shoes are so cool! They weigh next 2 nothing and they are super stylish as well they look great with any kind of pant! Very comfortable and cool!

Perfect Tai Chi Shoe - I have been playing Tai Chi for 16 years now and this is the best shoe I have ever tried. It is the best shoe for establishing an excellent root and is great for turns and twists.

Mexico 66's that I bought with these fit perfect at 6.5 (half size smaller than I usually go). These are still about a half size long. Feel slightly narrow on my wide feet but that is to be expected. Depending on how these stretch I'd get sixes next time. At the bottom of the heel it is cut in pretty far so I instantly had wear above the sole on the heel. Really soft leather though and a nice looking shoe.

These are very stylish shoes. They are nice shoes for a night out on the town. They took a little getting used to. The sole is slimmer than I am used to. They are not for using athletically. They should be used only as a pure fashion statement.