Onitsuka Tiger Trainers

Founded in Japan in 1949, Onitsuka Tiger originally designed sports shoes for basketball and track and field. Today, Onitsuka Tiger trainers have become a staple in the fashion world and on the courts due to their lightweight construction and bold color combinations. Stylight's pick of Onitsuka Trainers brings you a selection of men's and women's casual footwear appropriate for any season.

Onitsuka Tiger sneakers are comfortable and cool

The brain child of Kihachiro Onitsuka, the Tiger brand was inspired by Converse, but its use of cutting edge technologies and unique designs ensures that the company's sneakers are far from imitations and it's easy to see why they loved across the globe.

Functional yet fashionable

Onitsuka Tiger heritage is firmly entrenched in basketball and athletics, but its sneakers are as cool and as comfortable on the streets as there are on the track or court. Onitsuka Tiger created the first ever sneaker to use suction cups for better grip and it continues to push the boundaries today. Its core sneakers have a vintage feel and are made with high quality leathers and canvases.

A brand that almost disappeared

When Onitsuka Co's merger with GTO and JELENK brought about the Asics brand in 1977, the Tiger label was discontinued and it seemed that a classic brand would become merely a piece of history. However, in the early 2000's demand for retro stylings meant Onitsuka Tiger was resurrected and it hasn't looked back since.

Check out the online collection at Stylight to find the kind of pair of Onitsuka Tiger sneakers you'll want to wear again and again.

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