Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger California 78® Vintage

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.

Order a half size smaller. I wear about a 10.75, half way between a 10.5 and 11. An 11 fits in most shoes. I could have worn a 10 in these, but the width is that of a 10.5. So 10.5 it is and these shoes are great. I got them to wear casually, but I've actually been wearing them in the gym too. Thinking about getting a second pair so I can keep one pair nice and wear the other pair outside and in the gym.

I had been looking for a new pair of sneakers for awhile and boy am I glad I held out for these ones! They are super comfortable for long walks and also super cute! I love the splash of blue on the sole of the sneaker. This is my first pair of Tiger's but definitely not my last!

I tried this shoe as well as the fencing shoe and found this to be a better match. I felt the fit was spot on and it was like stepping into a cloud! This shoe has more cushion then the fencing shoe, so if that is a concern, you may want to considerate it. This is debatable the most comfortable sneaker I have ever owned. The moment these wear out, I will be buying more. Plus, they come in super fun colors!

I love the Onitsuka Tiger line, and the California 78's are very comfortable. I would recommend these over the Mexico 66 style, as that style doesn't have enough padding around the ankle. These are much better!

This is an awesome she. The style and comfort is spot on. You need to order your true size in these. They fit different than other Onitsuka styles.

Nice sneakers...nice support. It runs big...I went down a 1/2 size and that worked out well.

My daughter has narrow feet and needed indoor court shoes for fencing but couldn't fit the adult sizes. These shoes work great and provide enough stability while she is running on the mat floor.

I ordered a mens 7.5. I wear a women's 9.5. These were snug and slightly narrow but they stretched a bit and are now perfectly comfortable. I'd rather them be more snug than big. I ordered an 8 as well but it was a little big. Easy return. Fast shipping. I got my package in about three days which is fast for where I live.

Squeaky shoes. Every step. Talked to my sister who used to design shoes for a living and she told me it's a production thing, poor quality thing. Last Onitsuka shoes I bought were great. These not. Lame.

Shoes are good. The size seems to run a little longer than others. May not be the best shoe for wide footers, but overall very pleased. Great grips on the bottom for bicycling.

Great shoe, comfortable, love colors, so I can say the green yellow combo is awesome. It fits right for me, and very light even though it doesn't look like it.

Surprisingly comfortable for a flat sole tennis shoes. Striking looks that gets better in person. I have been wearing them as casual summer shoes without socks without any problem so far. I would not recommend them for jogging/running.

I love these sneakers. They totally reminds me of the sneakers I wore as a kid in the late 1970's, which, I suspect, is why they are called the California 78 Vintage. I wear them in stylish New York City and get lots of compliments. They are extremely comfortable for walking the mean streets. I like that they have a relatively low-profile sole yet a high-profile soul.

My 13-year-old son bought these shoes to replace an old pair of Tigers he loves. Alas, his old model is no longer available so these were a second choice. But he still loves the style and the shoe overall. The sole of the shoe is just not what he was hoping for...more of a basketball bottom than what this shoe offers. This reminds me of an old adidas running shoe.

The Onitsuka Tiger by Ascics is a remarkable shoe with exceptional comfort, feel,and style. I feel light on my feet whenever wearing these and even use them in indoor soccer. They are an all around shoe that can adapt to almost any situation.I highly recommend to anyone who likes a good fitting and comfortable lifestyle shoe.

Have only worn them around the house for an hour so far... comfortable, lots of padding at upper, sole has moderate padding - less than moderate arch support, but there is some. Will need better arch support or arch insert for pronators. I think these will conform well to the foot, since the uppers are textile. The gray is a true light gray, not whitefish, so you don't feel you are wearing white shoes. I seem to be between an 8 and an 8.5 for women in this shoe, but I will re-order an 8 -- I expect it to stretch out. Good for walking around town, but I would not use them for running -- the running shoe engineering has gone a long way since the 70s when these were the marketed for runners. But I wanted them for a casual shoe & for that, they are very handsome shoes! Similar styles would be Skechers & other "athletic-leisure" shoes, but these are much more comfortable in the upper for me.

Comfortable, good looking casual shoe suitable for walking. Felt wider than I'd have expected, but I have wide feet and the extra width suited me. Very satisfied.

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.

Having been born and raised in California, these shoes brought back good memories the second I saw them. Had to have them. I have been wearing them now for over a month and love them.

Love these! They are great with jeans without looking sloppy. I bought the blue and love the color. Waiting for the other colors be available in my size. I was wary of buying since they are in men's sizes too, as I don't always have luck with that sort of thing. I am a 9 and bought the 7.5/9 and it fits perfectly.

I am surprised at how much I love these shoes! I am extremely picky about the comfort of shoes. Usually, if a shoe is cute, the comfort is sacrificed and vice versa. These have both style and comfort! I love the retro look of them and they remind me of my Jr. High days! ;) They are really comfy and I can wear them all day with no problems. They do run a little big - I am a true size 8 and I ordered both the 8 and 7 1/2. The 8s are too big and even the 7 1/2s are slightly on the big side. I could probably go down to a 7. They are also a tad on the narrow side, which my feet are so bonus for me! All in all, these are great shoes and I'm very pleased!

Great look and super comfortable. The 'black' is more of a charcoal grey and have a cool retro feel to it.

Love these so much! I struggled to find the perfect black "throwback" sneak and these definitely fit the bill. 24 hours after they arrived I literally "street-tested" them out in NYC for a long weekend. I didn't get any blisters and they went well with all my casual outfits. I do wish they had a bit more support, but the style factor makes up for it!

This is a retro shoe, just like the ones I had in the late 70's. It is light and comfortable. It does not restrain the foot. This is not a big arch-support type shoe. More like a slipper you can run in.