Our verdict
Why trust us retro style. The shoes are lightweight, flexible, have a good fit, and are priced less than their value. They also have pleasing color combinations and provide excellent traction. The shoes’ only drawbacks are that they run small and that they don’t contain much cushioning.
Pros
- The Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado is an excellent silhouette that provides lots of comfort and
- Retro style
- Who should buy Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado
- Feels light when walking
- Excellent price-quality ratio
- Good traction
- Flexibility
Cons
- Little cushioning
- Insoles not removable
Who should buy Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado
The Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado is a unisex silhouette, a fusion of 80s running-inspired silhouettes with current street trends. They are a great choice if you are looking for:
- Comfortable for all-day wear
- casual sporty sneaker with fresh design, comfortable for all-day wearing
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As for wear, the shoes are lightly padded but are comfortable enough to walk in all day because they are so light.
Who should buy Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado
The sneakers are made up of suede and mesh fabric uppers, breathable textile linings, TPU heel protectors, waffle outsoles, and lightly padded collars and tongues.
Insoles not removable
Onitsuka Tiger traces its beginnings back to 1949 when Onitsuka Kihachiro started the company by producing basketball shoes. In 1952, Onitsuka came out with a more effective silhouette by adding spaces and cups to the soles of his design. This newer design, called the OK shoe for his initials, became popular throughout Japan and by 1955, the company was supplying 500 sports shops throughout the country.
In the late 50s, an American named Philip Knight traveled to Japan where he encountered the Onitsuka Tiger footwear being sold. He liked the quality and designs of the shoes so much that he convinced the Japanese company that they had a market in the U.S. Knight then imported the shoes under the Blue Ribbon Sports Company (later renamed as Nike) History of Onitsuka Tiger Alvarado.
The company merged with GTO and Jelenk Co in 1977 to form the ASICS group, although a vintage range of shoes is still manufactured and produced under the Onitsuka Tiger label.
