Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Serrano™

I want to start off with saying I like these shoes but don't love them. Shoes are hard to describe because I feel that so much is subjective as far as comfort and style go. Being an owner of 7 pairs of shoes now by Onitsuka Tiger, I will admit that I like these a notch less than the Mexico 66 and Rotation 77 (both of which are incredibly stylish), although this pair is one of the more comfortable among the Tiger shoes. This shoe (I bought the black pair), has a slightly cheaper look to it because of the nylon, suede, and general combination of materials. The white part of the sole is something that I would prefer to be black, as I feel the white breaks up the black sleekness. The crooked suede styling give this a distinctive look and it might look kiddish to some. This shoe squeaks and makes foamy rubbing sounds as you walk -- something that is not the case with the Mexico, Rotation, 81, and California shoes. This may turn off some, but will attract others for its retro charm. The prickly knobs across the sole give the shoe a glue-like grip, but wears away noticeably within a few weeks in pressure spots. In case you were wondering, the way the sole curves around the front of the shoe doesn't affect the way it feels. I thought my foot would roll off with each step differently, but no, it's more of a style thing. The slim look of the shoe is common among lots of contemporary shoes and will appeal to many. It has a slim look that when combined with the stripes give it a sharp, sleek look. Once again, this is my subjective view, and the details I've explained above depend on your preference. It has a less mature look than the Mexico 66, but it's noticeably more comfortable. I hope they release this shoe with different sole colors (why the uniform blackness?) like Onitsuka Tiger does with their other shoes.

Bought these to have a comfortable, non-bulky walking shoe for a three-week trip in Europe after enjoying my vintage Asics Tigers from the thrift store for so many years. Very comfortable shoes, no breaking in required, though the soles are quite worn already from the amount of walking we did. I don't expect that these would last as long as the older variety. The port wine was more maroon than red--slightly different than what I expected from the photo online, but I still like the look, especially after changing out the maroon laces for white.

These shoes are very comfortable and adorable! They are more versatile than I thought they would be - they go with just about everything. I bought them for a trip where I will be doing a lot of walking. If my use to this point is any indication, they will be perfect!

Bought this for a con. Not something I'd walk around in all day (I have bad arches), but comfortable enough for walking, dancing, etc.

My shoe size is 12.5 and in between a C and D width, my "big toe" is longer than my "long toe," and I have a low arch. I purchased a 12.5 (medium) and it is the best fitting shoe I've ever owned. It's very comfortable, in my opinion, and will let you walk for hours on end, unless you absolutely must have arch support. It should last you a good year if you wear it daily, after that you should have some bald tread spots. I recommend this shoe to anyone who is tall and has big feet, as they don't add any extra height or unnecessary bulk.

Subpar durability. Interior of heels wore through. Soles showed wear. Shoes began to squeak. This was probably within 1-2 years of light/moderate use. Very nice looking, and light, but my Adidas Samba probably lasted >2x longer.

I have a wide foot and the shoe is too narrow for me.

The fabric looks bad and it's wrinkled. Bring back the old models, they looked better, and had arch support.

Cool looking sneaker. Couldn't get my wide toes into it. And it felt quite stiff as well.

The shoes have zero support. I wore them while running errands and by the end of the day, my foot was sore. They were stylish and I received lots of compliments.

Style looks great but very narrow toe box, went up a half size and still tight. Does not fit like other Onitsuka Tigers I own

these shoes look terrific... my husband has several pairs of different onitsuka tiger models - he wears 11.5 - this one was his first serrano and they are too narrow... will keep it for my son, he will wear them after 6 months or so...

It said it was my size but was tiny, like I'm not sure how anyone could get their foot in it. Really liked how it looked and everything but fitting on a normal for didn't seem plausible.

This is an odd shoe. It looks like a retro sneaker but feels more like a slipper. Its structure is strange: there is zero support at all, but significant padding and the padding feels very soft, like walking on an athletic mat. Not terribly practical. Okay for casual wear, but walking long distances (>2 miles), the balls of my feet start to hurt slightly. Makes me feel light on my feet, which I like. Tread is also fairly weak, allowing slipping, much like a tennis shoe. I can see the weak tread preventing ankle injury if changing direction quickly on a grippy surface like concrete, but I could also see it leading to dangerous slips and falls. I have very good balance so the weak tread is an asset, but if you want a shoe with good traction, avoid this. Also, seems awful expensive at $65. I got this from a brick-and-mortar retail store on clearance and it was much cheaper, but I would not pay full price for this; it's a cheap, minimal shoe. Doesn't wear well, neither treads nor uppers are at all durable. Wearing it around a city will quickly wreck it. I barely wear mine and it's already wearing out. It's also thin and not very warm in winter, but not breathable enough for hot summer weather. What were they thinking when they made this one? This shoe looks good and is comfortable to wear when lounging around in an airconditioned building, but that's about it. Compare to other retro sneakers like NB classics or Saucony Jazz and this shoe looks completely inadequate and overpriced.

just one thin foam piece in footbed.

This is a very thin shoe for very flat feet. So, this was a huge mistake for me. They look awesome though. I should have purchased the Ultimate81.

no arch support

Very stylish, just 1/2 size too large

Great low profile sneaker, but runs 1/2 size too small and only comes in whole sizes

I've been a fan of the Ultimate 81 for 10+ years but I really like the black/white combo. At the time I purchased the Serrano, that color combo wasn't available. This shoe whams a very nice look and breathes better than the Ultimate 81. That said, I felt like it was narrower and provided much less arch support. I will wear them but probably wouldn't order again.

I absolutely adored these for the 6 months they lasted. They are such a throwback and I received comments on them all the time. There were only two issues: the sole is elevated slightly, which is nice, but the front half of the sole that is not elevated is extremely thin. I could feel pebbles beneath the balls of my feet. The second issue is that they stretched considerably as they are constructed with a thin nylon. By month six the sidewalls were so stretched that my heels would slip. And that's six months of just wearing them on the weekend. So, yes, they are super cute, but don't expect them to last forever.

I'd describe these as a slim, lightweight fashion shoe. Definitely not for any kind of running or sports use.

I love the look of this shoe. Sleek and classic. Perfect casual shoe. Only problem is that it is too narrow for my feet. I have a pinched nerve in the front of my foot and this just squeezes too tightly. Sadly I need to return it.

Very cute, but the toe box was much more narrow and thinner (sole to top) then other OTs I have (Mexicos). Had to return.

I had high hopes for these shoes given all the positive reviews. I have an old pair of Runsparks that I looooove, but these were no where near the comfort level of those. I got a blister on the top of my toe and at my heels trying to wear these. They are super cute, just not comfy on my foot. A shame, I had to return.