Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Tai Chi™

Best Tennis Shoe on Earth - Nearly everyone in the running, wrestling and martial arts world was in mourning 20 some odd years ago when the Tiger tennis shoe line was stopped. Now since someone at Asics finally had the good sense to bring back a true winner with the Tiger line of tennis shoes! I've had to make due with other brands during the 20 year absence but when they came back I was one of the first to try them on again wondering if my memory was really true to how great of shoe they really were. As soon as I slipped my foot in the first Tiger in over 20 years... it felt like a touch of heaven! If you need a tennis shoe, for whatever reason, you simply got to get some Tiger's. The kid at the shoe store told me that they were "Old" style and called "retro" shoes. Ha... little did he know. These are the shoes that Bruce Lee and other world class martial artists wore not to mention Olympic Track and Field winners! Nike and Michael Jordan.... eat your heart out because you'll never have a shoe to compare to Tigers. What more can I say?

Great shoes -extremely comfortable. My only concern is that the backside gets dirty quite easily.

Like a pair of slippers - First off, I don't know that anyone NEEDS their sneaks the next day, but I think its way cool that Zappos gets them there the next day! Anyway on to this shoe...if you are looking for something very stylish and light weight then this is for you...my first pair, and I love them, you don't even feel like you have something on.

I've never been this happy with a pair of shoes... These shoes are extremely comfortable. Not to mention they look pretty cool. It's a "thin" shoe, so I definitely wouldn't recommend going running or hiking in them, but perfect for a night out or simply chilling. By far these are the best shoes I have ever bought. Worth every cent!

Most comfy shoe ever - These are the most comfortable shoes I’ve ever owned and I own a lot of different brands. They go great with jeans for a night out clubbing and also do great in the gym. I’m always getting compliments on the looks also.

Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Tai Chi - Might as well be barefoot, which is the best! Give good grounding, no over-corrective arches. Very light and comfortable. Good for weightlifting and walking.

Sweet kicks! Exactly what I wanted. Simple understated shoes that feel more like slippers actually. Buy these if you like to feel earth underfoot without getting a thorn in your toe!!!

Excellent - I got these shoes for my husband and he loves them, he said they are very comfortable and just perfect for him. I will recommend and please get your own pair now!!!!

Excellent shoe! I usually have a problem searching for shoes that fit (I wear a size 14) much less a nice looking pair. These though, were great! I recommend anyone who wants a nice comfortable shoe to get this one- especially if they have big feet (it helps not make them look so big). There is only one thing to watch out for: creases. Because the shoe is so flexible and comfortable, you'll easily make creases in them but it's nothing that doesn’t eventually happen to any shoe.

SUPER-cute shoes- I got a compliment on them from a stranger the first time I wore them! They are a half-size bigger than they are sized, so take care with that. The tongue digs into the top of my foot a bit, but if I don't wear them to walk a lot, it's no problem at all.

Comfortable and Casual - A nice casual sneaker. Looks nice with sunnah cut/capri pants most-definitely.

Sizing - Be sure to order a size down. I generally wear an 11.5 and they fit pretty big on me. If I hadn't liked them so much otherwise, I probably would have shipped them back for another size.

Handsome Purchase - Very classy and comfortable. I have recommended them to others, and would not hesitate to buy another pair.

Smooth cool feel! Great smooth walk with a sense of being barefoot comfortable enough for regular day activities but not for extreme walking obviously. Real cool look with casual wear, thin sole gives a “low pro” effect on your foot making them fashionable at the same time Made of soft material fits well on foot, select half a number over your size you don’t want it too big because the material will create creases at toes if size is too big. Recommended buy!

Awesome - Got these shoes, took 30 minutes to really break them in...Even though they are basically broken in. Super comfy for a minimalist shoe...Looks great, feels great, Grippy! You can feel everything...a must buy for running, rock climbing, parkour ect.

Yin and Yang - I have been taking Tai Chi for a number of years and have been searching for comfortable shoe. I just love these shoes. The leather makes them very comfortable, natural and flexible. I practice on all floor types from concrete to carpet. The sole of this shoe adjusts to whatever floor surface that I am on. In fact, I liked these shoes so much; I bought my husband a pair.

Excellent - This shoe is fantastic. Very comfortable. Very classy looking. Very little arch support, but as long as you don't do any serious running or jumping, you're good. Very thin, too, so if you're buying them in the middle of the winter (like I did, you may want to wear two pairs of socks or just put them away till the spring).

TIGER Asics - These shoes are true to fit. They are like wearing socks with traction awesome. I am an active participant in various martial arts...

Perfect! Couldn't be happier with these shoes. I bought them specifically for martial arts training sessions. They fit like a sock, very flexible and seem to be holding up well. The shoes have a bit of grip but not an annoying amount, so they work fine when you got to drag your foot. They are much more durable than what you think when you hold them in your hand the first time :) I'll probably buy another pair soon for casual wear and/or spare pair.

Snazzy - Love these kicks. Leather is really soft and broken in. I’ve worn them pretty rough lately and have yet to see any wear or marks. Great shoe - although if you require arch support be aware these have none.

Great, comfortable shoe! I am very pleased with this shoe. It is very light and comfortable and hardly feels like I'm wearing a shoe, which was my goal, as I hate wearing closed toed shoes. I knew when purchasing that it had no arch support and no padding really in the soles (based on the other great reviews provided by other customers!!!!), but my goal was to have a lightweight shoe that wouldn't weigh me down. I would not take these shoes on a rough hike, but am used to flat, no padding shoes, so they are quite comfortable for me to wear all day for normal walking. I wear 7.5 and got 8 because they didn't have my size and I really wanted these shoes, and the 8 is doing well for me. I think 7.5 or 8 would work if you are on the upper end of 7.5 shoe size, if you know what I mean. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase.

Great shoes! I really like the fit and look both of these shoes. They are comfortable casual shoes. I have fairly narrow feet and was surprised that they actually have a normal width to them (making them a little loose for me). They definitely don't do much for the arch but if you are just wearing them as casual, everyday shoes who really needs that much arch? They are great shoes.

Awesome Shoozes!! I saw some of the other reviews about how these shoes can't be worn all day long, due to no arch support. I did all my Xmas shopping in them, through several different malls, plus going to work in them. I found the comfort levels to be very high, compared to other brands. I can't wear Reebok or Nike's all day, like I can these Tigers! I guess having flat feet makes it easier on me, than other peoples. I like the light-weighted materials, and all around comfort. I wear them almost everyday, although the pictured brown shoes on the Zappos site aren't truly representative of the true brown color that the shoe actually is. I would have liked them to be a little bit darker brown, but I still wear them everyday that I can. And I am thinking of ordering up another pair soon! Thanks Zappos! Again!

Amazing shoes for the right situation - Super comfortable shoes that you wouldn't want to wear every day. Shoes could wear out and get dirty to easy. Feel as comfortable as slippers.

Very comfortable and cute. I wear a size 12, and these shoes don't make my feet look too big.