Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger California 78® Vintage

This is my fifth pair of Onitsuka Tigers and undoubtedly my favorite. I also have a pair of the following: Mexico 66, Fencing Shoe, Serrano, Ultimate 81. I mention this because my review will compare some of these shoes to the California 78. The feel of this shoe is like a combination of the Serrano (specifically in the midfoot to toe box area) and the Ultimate 81 (in terms of overall comfort and the feel toward the heel area. With regard to external styling it looks like a more fully featured and robust version of the Mexico 66. In summary, this shoe combines all of my favorite aspects of three of my other Tigers into one shoe! It's snug around the midfoot area (like the Serrano) it's super comfortable (like the Ultimate 81) and it has super fresh retro style (like the Mexico 66). One note of caution, I found that this shoe runs very large. My foot is typically somewhere between a 10.5 and 11. My Fencing, Serrano's and Mexico 66's are size 10.5 and my Ultimate 81's are size 11. I usually purchase one of each size and decide from there. With the California 78 I purchased only the 10.5 and found that it was a bit more roomy than what I would like. It was wearable but it was just short of having that "clown shoe" feel to it. I like my shoes to hug my feet a bit snugly while not pinching around the toes or jamming my toes into the front of the shoe. Once I dropped down to the size 10 for the California 78's I found my perfect fit. I'm very picky with the fit of my shoes so this might not be as much of a concern for you but I'd strongly recommend staying at the lower range of your normal sizes and then maybe drop down a half size from there for comparison sake.

Awesome shoes! Very stylish with everything. Could use a little more beef on the out-sole. Other then that, you can match them with just about anything. If you like brighter colors, look up water proofer by sofsole. It will keep your brights, bright and water-proof for a good bit.

Love the shoes! Had been looking for another pair in my size for a long time- finally found them here!

Very cool, retro look. Comfy though slightly larger than a typical 8, but I felt going down a half size was too much. Great Zappos service & super fast delivery!

These shoes are very comfortable and I think that they're wicked cute! I love them!

Awesome shoes, fit perfect and comfortable and many plus! Excellent sneaker and the colors blend looks really nice. If you like a vintage sneaker, these are a good choice.

These shoes fit like a dream and are light as a feather, exactly what I wanted for my Tai Chi class.

Love these shoes. I own to pair and at some point will probably own a third!

I think these sneakers are just great! They look great, and feel great. This is my second pair of Tigers. I am sure they will not be the last

These are my favorite sneakers. I just wish there were more colors of this shoe

In love! I teach and spend all day on my feet. I have flat feet and end up with back pain so I like to wear sneakers as often as possible. I started with a pair of Nike vintage style and I like them but after I added this shoe to my collection I want to wear it all of the time- lower profile and less clunky. Looks cute with lots of casual work wear and is really a comfy shoe.

I love these sneakers! Really comfortable, true to size, and so stylish. Great for days spent walking the streets of NYC.

Very stylish sneakers, good for work if yours allows casual wear. These are retro sneakers for fashion and not for running. I am between a 6.5 and 7 in women's shoes. Some reviews said to size down, but I didn't and it fits perfect. I wear minimalist thin socks and there is no more extra room. So far it feels cushy and comfortable and has not stretched out. My one complaint is that that I wish the suede part was darker and not as washed out in color.

Love, love, love. I normally wear an 8 but I ordered a 7.5 bc of other reviews and it was a perfect fit. Not only are these shoes adorable, they are comfortable too.

If you like discomfort and aching feet, this is not the shoe for you. These shoes have provided nothing but a comfortable shoe experience even though they still have that new shoe smell (I have had them a few days). They were also delivered when they were supposed to be delivered. If you do not like excellent customer service along with prompt delivery, then Zappos is not the website for you.

These are wonderful. Many reviews say they run a half size too large. I am usually a 7 in dress shoes but I am always a 7½ in Asics Gel Kayanos. I got a 7½ in these and they are perfect and I would not have wanted a half size down. Also the arch is really comfortable and better than a lot of casual sneakers!

Nice light and stylish casual shoes (they are very clear these are not for serious competition). Ran small; I had to return first pair and go a half step up. Not a lot of support but fine for what it is, and they are very light!

Great shoe! Comfortable for walking or standing all day. I would recommend a 1/2 size smaller than you usually get. They may feel perfect when you get them, but they stretch after about three days to a half size larger. Otherwise, no problems.

Super cute! Decent arch support! I wear a 9/9.5 or a 10 depending on shoe. 9.5 fits perfect! I get tons of compliments!

These shoes are simplistic and functional yet beautiful everyday shoes. Asics consistently produces awesome looking and feeling shoes. I love wearing these shoes!

I now have four pairs of various Onitsuku Tigers. I keep coming back for more because they are the most comfortable on my feet wearing all day (I work in them). My first pair was just to wear on weekends because I thought they looked unsupportive, but I was wrong. This pair is the most electric color I own, and I constantly get compliments from strangers about them. I think it's the blue and vivid red combination. Anyway they are really comfy, I have walked five miles for exercise in them and they still support my feet well. I don't tell anyone, but I don't even wear my inserts in them because it's not necessary for the extra support. I recommend these shoes to everyone who will listen!

These fit true to size. Run a bit narrow. I have skinny heels and they slip a little, but that is easily fixed with lacing tricks. Very comfortable minimal support shoe.

I would not agree with others stating it runs large. With socks, this ran right on the money. We will be returning the half size smaller for his actual size. Nice retro sneaker

Comfy, lightweight. Look more blue in real life than picture (looks more purple to me on the website). Purchased for a recent trip to NYC where I walked 5+ miles a day and they held up well; didn't have any foot or back pain at all.

Great shoes! I love this company overall and would recommend these, mainly if you're just looking for something fashionable rather than for sports. I read in many reviews before purchasing that they run a half size too large. I decided to ignore and go with my usual size. They were indeed a half size too large, so I had to exchange for the next half size down. Even then, the left heel feels a touch loose when I walk, but it's not too bad.