Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi™

I wear a size 13 typically, and these shoes fit fine. The styling is great, they are lightweight and get a lot of attention. Of course, because they are really bright yellow. The yellow brightness is pretty intense.

This is an absolutely beautiful and comfortable pair. They are reasonably priced. I bought three different styles by this brand.

This is a tremendous shoe, very stylish and comfortable. Three buying tips: 1) the toe box is narrower than comparable athletic shoes (e.g., Adidas, which has plenty of room), so you may need to go up a half size bigger than usual to get a proper fit, as I did; 2) there's no mid-sole, so if you want that extra cushion, this may not be a good shoe for you; 3) there are no toe caps and the toe sits close to the ground, so if you're tough on shoes, the toe leather may show wear sooner than it does with your other shoes. I can't yet speak to its durability, but right now, I love it: a great-looking shoe, in a nice color combination, from a venerable old Japanese brand. Highly recommended.

Perfect fit...I have wide feet and I ordered my size not bigger it was perfect. Comfy as if you're walking bare footed.

Have been doing Tai Chi for a few years but never invested in shoes. Purchased these and they really help me. Sizing was good, received them in ample time. Satisfied.

This was the first time I ordered anything from Zappos. I was able to purchase a shoe I had looked for for years, in the right size (I have incredibly small feet), which were delivered the very next day. It couldn't have been easier!

Very comfortable. leather is very soft. Therefore, if you choose to purchase your true size, the leather will stretch to conform nice and snug. I will definitely grab another pair.

Nice lightweight, minimalist shoe. It's made of soft leather which creases and scratches fairly easily so you have to be careful about dragging your toe on curbs, etc.So far hasn't been too much of a problem and I love the way they look.

These are the shoes that Uma Thurman wore in the action film Kill Bill, and I can see why - they're amazingly comfortable and flexible. It feels more like a second skin than any other pair of sneakers. They don't have a lot of excess padding, so they're really good for gym workouts, martial arts, light nature trails, and to pack for travel/vacation. I don't do a lot of running or hiking, so I don't need extra cushioning and support, which these shoes admittedly don't have. But for the purposes listed above, I love them.

My main goal was find a shoe for deadlifting and squats. These definitely fit my need (heel as close to the ground as possible) and I also like the style so I wear them as a casual shoe as well.

I've never reviewed shoes from Zappos before, but I must say these are my favorite pair of shoes now. I had previously worn nothing but Nikes, but I have officially converted to Onitsuka Tigers. Buy them now!

As usual, Zappos go me my shoes freaky fast! They fit great for all my Tai chi forms. The only thing is that they don't have great cushioning so I added some sports inserts.

Tenth pair of Onitsuka tiger by Asics, this is my third pair over five years in this style. I love these shoes for, reasons.

I just got my new pair today. look great cannot decide if I want to go a half size down or not. Depends of if you wear socks and if they are thick or thin. People that have complained about the lack of support from these shoes need to think before the buy. Even from the pictures you can see that there is NO support to them! They are minimalist-type shoes! Makes me laugh when I read those comments. Great shoes for the correct situation. NEWS FLASH! Don't buy if you want to wear them in the dead of winter and to run through snow on rocky trails with sharp rocks and broken glass! I hope they put out more colors.

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.