Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi™

I really like these shoes! They are light and stylish (I get lots of compliments). Exactly what I was looking for to replace my wacky dress shoes.

This shoes were good to go right out of the box. Our son loves them and tells us they provide a comfortable run. We highly recommend these!

Recently while placing my order I spoke with a customer service rep about the Onitsuka Tiger by Asics. She answered all my questions I was concerned about. When I got my order my shoes fit just right as she said they would. Thanks Zappos you rock!

I love these kicks! I get tons of compliments on them and they are super comfortable. The size is perfect. Great shoes!

Excellent shoes! Very true to size. I have a pretty wide foot and they kind of stretched/molded to my foot. I never have any complaints about the Tigers. Easily one of the most versatile shoes out there.

This shoe is wonderful for casual wear around the house. This would also be a nice choice for Tai Chi or indoor low impact sports. Very comfortable and soft.

These are stylish, lightweight shoes that are designed to look sleek. The leather on these is prone to tears and nicks if you are not careful. I am a true 9.5, and these shoes fit great. However, I can see a problem if you have even the slightest wide feet. The walls of the shoe are pretty flexible so if you have wider than average feet, you will definitely see your feet bulging out a bit. I have received many compliments on them. It's an OT product so this shoe is always trendy and easy to dress.

Looks way better in real life than in the pictures! You can't go wrong with this shoe. This is a must have shoe - end of story.

There are a few things that need to be said first off customer support is fantastic. I had made my purchase for these shoes and was taken to a page showing my order and information. I got a bit worried when I could not find it saying what size shoe I had ordered and resolved to call. Unlike most businesses who would like to have you resolve all issues by talking to a prerecorded message and never deal with a live person Zappos is not like that. When you call you have to deal with an initial menu asking you about how you were viewing/came across your purchase (ie: Zappos app, mobile website, magazine, etc.) and then upon selecting your option are directed to a real life operator, who is very helpful and efficient. Next is shipping: this too was great I made my order around 8:00 PM on Tuesday EST (U.S.) by 5:20 PM on Wednesday I was wearing my new shoes. While this will not be the case for everyone since there are different options on shipping and not every one of these is available for all regions/areas it is very clear that this too is very good and efficient. Now for the shoes: these are by far the most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn. They are very light weight and perfect for those who like minimalist shoes. The price is great a well. Even though I am writing this review up at the very least 45 minutes after I have received them I have already had quite a few people asking me where I got them. I do wish that there were other color options for my size feet and that they were the same price for this that are offered in my size but I still recommend these to everyone after all we all have our preferred colors we like to wear. One thing on these shoes that I feel is very important is that you should order them a size smaller then what you normally wear. I usually buy Nike or Adidas shoes and wear a size 12 but after reading a few reviews as well as looking at the size charts that state that a size 12 shoe is equal to a size 11½ athletic shoe (I never considered my Nike sneakers athletic even though others say they are) I purchased them in a size 11½ and am very glad I did as they fit exactly as they should. I am very pleased with this entire experience and will definitely be buying another pair of these in the next week or so. I believe I have found a shoe for life assuming they continue to make this type, and I will be ordering from Zappos as often as I can.

Great shoe, just like it says 'Tai Chi'. It was designed to let you "feel the ground", but yet provide adequate floor protection. Super light, comparable only to the top notch Do-win Tai Chi shoes (which are a bit cheaper, just a step down from these Asics though in my opinion). I own three pair now, and ordering a fourth today. (just in case they end up off the market, because shoe styles change so frequently). As a 17 year Tai Chi practitioner, I say these shoes rock.

These are great looking shoes. Very stylish and I get compliments often. I am very happy I found them and decided to buy them. Be aware they do feel larger. I am size 11 on all shoes and this one does fill larger. I kept them and decided to use with insoles so no biggie. These shoes are super soft partly because they dont have much of a sole but for that same reason they are not good for running or long walks. More of a fashion shoe in my opinion, but that's what I wanted.

I had been seeking a super lightweight and thin, but not narrow, shoe because I dislike the feel and style of bulkier shoes when I go to the gym. These feel great and look great. If you need arch support though, don't get this shoe because it's fairly flat along the sole and doesn't offer much support. If you want something flexible and stylish, this is it.

Bought both those in white and in black. Very light and comfortable shoes. But warning!!! Do not wear them when it's wet outside. They get extremely slippery.

Have enjoyed buying these Onitsuka Tai Chi for the past couple of years. Shoes are very light-weight, super comfortable and have an eye-catching design that matches my everyday casual/sporty look. Do not be fooled by the thin shoe sole, it lasts me over a year with an everyday use. Can't go wrong with these white shoes, white shoes match with everything. The shoe feels true to size and width. I recommend buying these shoes, especially from Zappos. Zappos has excellent customer service, fast shipping both ways and the return policy is great! Thanks Zappos!

I have literally been looking for this shoe for 2-3 years. Usually either not in stock or not in my size. Then it popped into my inbox that not only did Zappos.com have it in stock, in my size, but it was on sale! Great product, great service, happy customer!

This was my first venture into this type of shoe. It takes a bit to get used to the 'soft' sided support of the shoe vs. a typical cross trainer shoe...but I enjoy the light weight, style, and comfort. They are great for doing tai chi, which is exactly why I bought them.

This shoe is basically the sneaker version of a Sperry authentic top-sider: comfortable, stylish, flat (no arch support) and minimalist (essentially 0mm heel-to-toe drop). I love it. I also love the similar Tiger Mexico 66 shoe.

These shoes are super comfy. Probably not the best for doing tai chi, due to too much traction. However, if you're looking for a super comfy leather sneaker, it's excellent. They do seem to run a little bit larger. I usually wear and 8.5 and had to send back for an 8 in these.

I hope they never stop making these shoes because they are fantastic. I am a barefoot/minimalist runner and was looking some light, flexible shoes to wear during my last few weeks of marathon training. I don't think I ever had to break these shoes in. I just put them on and started running. They look and feel great. And lots of folks comment on them when I wear them to work or around town with shorts or jeans, so I guess they're pretty stylish too. So far, they seem to be holding up well. Just showing some wear on the white leather where I've scuffed them up a bit -- but that just adds character, right? I was worried that the leather uppers would make my feet feel hot, but that hasn't been the case at all. The leather is very thin and seems to breathe well. Expect some crinkles in the leather up front as they soften up. I usually wear a 10.5 -- but the toe seems to be a bit long in these. I'll probably order a size 10 next time. No big deal. I have put about 65 miles on these so far (including one 20-miler) -- and I plan to wear them for my marathon next week. Already looking forward to my next pair.

These shoes are very comfortable and well constructed. Excellent value. The were delivered in a timely manner. I highly recommend them.

This is the fifth pair of Asics Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi I've bought in the past five years. I hardly take them off, like walking on clouds. Made famous by The Bride in Kill Bill, Bruce Lee used to practice with these same shoes.

Love these shoes, but even with Armor All they still scuff very easily, especially if you crossfit in them. Your calves will hurt as you try to get used to the shoe, but I honestly love wearing them around.

Just what I was looking for: extremely thin soles with no correction or arch support. Instead of wearing my FiveFingers when it is 10 degrees outside, I put on a pair of Injinji toe socks and these Tigers and can run with proper form and no injury to my hips or knees. Despite the fact that the soles are VERY THIN, I am super impressed with the construction quality. Fit is unique to the brand apparently. Zappos let me have a couple of sizes to see which size worked best for me. If I wear thick merino socks the shoe is needs to be larger. With the Injinjis smaller size works better. The lacing allows for a lot of flexibility and the leather seasons nicely. If you are in between sizes, I would suggest going for the smaller for a more snug fit. If you are looking for the closest thing possible to a barefoot shoe, this Tai Chi Tiger is an excellent option.