Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger California 78™

I ordered these in 10.5 but when I got them they felt larger, but no worries because Zappos always delivers when it comes to customer service! I sent them back the shoes and with the refund got a size 10. They shipped it with 2 day service and I got them and these fit perfectly. The shoes are really comfortable. Zappos is the best -- hands down.

Unfortunately Zappos does not carry any shoes in the Onitsuka Tiger or Converse Chuck Taylor in any width but Medium. None of their shoes come in a "wide". The shoe I ordered, Onitsuka Tiger California 78, was too tight.

I was looking for a running shoe with decent arch support that didn't have the sci-fi nightmare styling that most contemporary running shoes seem to have (at least in the US anyway). This is that shoe. Clean lines, classic styling, and decent (but definitely not cutting edge) foot support. I'm still breaking them in but so far they've felt fine during my long runs. If you're a little more concerned about total comfort, you might instead consider a pair by Saucony, which have a slightly plusher feel but still have the same kind of classic-cool retro look. Either way, great shoe.

Sneaker arrived one inch too long, perfect width! I am a man, and in June 2010 I ordered men's 9.5, D or normal width. I have always worn this size for the past 10 years, and when I order New Balance sneakers, this is the perfect fit for me. These Tiger 78's are great looking and comfortable, except since the length of the shoe in my "usual size" is one inch too long compared to other brands I have had -- this shoe is a little too long for me to walk normal. Although I have only had them for one day, I love my Onitsuka Tigers 78 model. It is a very light shoe.

These shoes are very stylish and light. They fit very small though, as well as narrow. I have narrow feet, but these are narrow even for me. Fast shipping as usual from Zappos.

They look pretty cool, great with shorts. If you are looking for the most comfortable shoe in the world, these probably aren’t it. They don’t offer much support, but you will get a lot of compliments.

Great comfortable shoes in a vibrant blue. Had these fit properly. I would be wearing them everywhere, but I accidently threw away my packaging. My fault. These feel more narrow than all my other Asics of the same size. It would also have been nice to have a set of the blue laces to match the shoe color instead of only white. Another wonderful shoe by Asics.

I had to return these shoes because they felt much bigger than any other Tigers I have bought. All of my other Tigers were size 10 and fit fine. A size 10 in this model left about an inch of extra toe room.

Asics Onitsuka Tiger California 78 looked great, but felt VERY uncomfortable. Too narrow, hurts the feet. I'm a man, age 30-ish, been wearing New Balance 570s for the past year, perfect fit. This turned out to be a hard, but very brilliant learning experience -- how to buy shoes online... it CAN be done, even if your first few pairs don't fit right -- Zappo's can help! The Zappo's Support geniuses helped me out SO MUCH. Zappo's has been great throughout my phone calls and shoe finding process. They made me trust online shoe retail, when I could not see the light, by their incredible customer-focused approach to business. Thank You Zappo's!

Bought these in the synthetic vegan upper and was disappointed. Compared to my Ultimate 81s, they feel very cheap -- not just because of the nylon material, but because the insole is flimsy and has no arch support. The stitching on the outside of the foot where the toecap meets the stripe rubs my foot into a blistered state every time I wear them unless I use a prophelactic Band-Aid. And, yes, if you go for the vegan uppers, your feet will be hot. Insanely hot. Soaking in a non-breathable cup of sweat hot. It's pretty gross. Stick to a different style in this brand!

These aren't the same as the 2010 model. Although the fit is mostly the same, the finished detail is lacking. When I opened the box, I thought they were fakes, or a cheap imitation. The 2010 model has the bear logo on the heel and imprinted in the base - the logos are noticeably absent on the 2011 version and the overall quality of the materials and assembly doesn't compare to my much loved - and almost worn-out - 2010 c78s.

These are great shoes, incredibly light and comfortable. The only thing you cannot tell is that the inner black is somewhat shiny material. Also, the back has some rubber-like material on the top which is not harsh at all, but tends to pull your sock down (not a deal breaker, just slightly bothersome).

Great color and design, but the fit of the shoe took some getting used to. The sole is very comfortable, but the shoe felt a little tight, possibly a bit too narrow (size 11 shoe).

Super comfortable, lightweight and very stylish. Highly recommended.

Nothing runs like a Tiger - My favorite shoe company - Onitsuka Tiger! Light, strong, nimble, and they look great! My favorite shoe vendor - Zappos!

If you have wide feet, these probably won't be a good choice, as they are a bit narrow. Otherwise, true to size and good quality.

Overall nice stylish shoe - These are a good pair of shoes. They are bleach white so they are harder than most shoes to match to an outfit, but when they do match they are very stylish. Don’t expect very much stability upon landing from a high hop off the ground, though. Good buy.

Great shoes. Very comfortable, stylish and understated. Easy to match with everything.

Excellent shoe - comfortable, durable, versatile. And fortunately Zappos customer service couldn't have been better. Thanks for letting me send the shoes back and forth until I found the right fit! And for being so nice about it!

Awesome shoes. The fit perfectly, on the narrow side. Comfortable, not overly cushioned, but comfy all day long. Super stylish, yet low key.

Great shoe...very comfortable...really like the leather uppers for winter weather but would prefer just basic black without embellishment.

Excellent shoe! Very comfortable and true to size. I look forward to walking in these shoes. They're a pleasure to wear. I'll be a loyal Onitsuka buyer from now on!

Very comfortable! Nice grip on the bottom and flexible. Excellent shoe!

LOVE these! on the narrow side, which is perfect for my because I like a snug fit. True to size. Amazing customer service in general. I ordered a size too small and was able to easily ship them back. I was refunded within a week of Zappos receiving them.

Love these shoes! Perfect for wearing to my Missouri Tiger's games! Very comfortable for tailgating and lots of walking.