The shoes Onitsuka Tiger
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The history of the sports shoe brand Onitsuka Tiger
Returning from the war in 1945, Mr. Kihachiro Onitsuka founded ONITSUKA Shokai in Kobe in 1949. In the same year, the company was reorganized under nom as ONITSUKA Co., Ltd.
Later, the company's nom was changed to ASICS, an acronym for the Latin phrase "Anima Sana In Corpore Sano" ("You should pray for a healthy esprit in a healthy body"), and these words made a deep impression on Mr. Onitsuka. Onitsuka, inspiring his dedication to the manufacture of sports shoes with the aim of nurturing healthy young people through sport.
The first sports shoes manufactured by ONITSUKA Co., Ltd. were basketball shoes-ball.
At the time, basketball shoes-ball were considered the most difficult sports shoes to manufacture, but Mr. Onitsuka felt that "if he could overcome a high hurdle at the beginning, he could continue to overcomeautres hurdles as well".
Mr. Onitsuka gave prototypes of his shoes to the players of one of the largest clubs basketball-ball of the time, where the shoes were tested and perfected several times, until the release of the premier model in the spring of 1950.
1953 saw the release of the ONITSUKA Marathon TABI, based on the traditional "tabi" indoor shoe still generally port worn at sporting events at Japon. The Marathon Tabi features the characteristics required for marathon running, thanks in particular to its rubber soles and upper with durable material and suspension band.
The same year sees the launch of the MARUP shoe, designed specifically for marathon relay races. This shoe is adapted to the marathon running style, which requires speed and endurance. The shoe is designed to reduce fatigue during long-distance runs. The upper is made of vinylon, a material three times more resistant than cotton and which prevents feet from sweating, and the shoe has a heel sponge.
A wide variety of sports shoes are developed for global expansion
In addition to marathon and wrestling shoes, several autres categories of sports shoes are developed, including gymnastics shoes, soccer cleats, fencing shoes and volleyball shoes, and many athletes are gradually beginning to adopt them. ONITSUKA marathon shoes are port used by several medal-winning athletes at the International Marathon (1964).
The Mexico line appears on the shoes Onitsuka Tiger
In 1966, after an internal design competition, the Mexico line (today's ASICS stripes) was introduced. Later, this design would come to represent ONITSUKA TIGER, ASICSTIGER, and all ASICS shoes.
Onitsuka Tiger 's iconic sneakers: the Mexico 66 shoe
Japanese footwear pioneer Kihachiro Onitsuka created the brand's most iconic model, the MEXICO 66™ over 50 years ago. A cult favorite from the moment it was launched, and now for several decades, the MEXICO 66 shoe is one of Onitsuka Tiger's most popular models. The MEXICO 66 SLIP-ON's lightweight styling and versatile design make it ideal for all day activities. Now even the youngest children can sport the athleisure style to compete with the bigger kids, as smaller models designed for smaller feet have been created. The Mexico separates from traditional laces in favor of an elastic instep band, which is an advantage for even the most energetic of toddlers, who can now quickly put it on and take it off. Ortholite® soles provide all-day support and optimal ventilation.
Like the TIGER SERRANO™, the MEXICO 66™ is the most famous model in our Onitsuka Tiger collection.
Models of the Mexico 66 are available in one color as well as several. So you can match this trendy sports sneaker to your different styles. This model is a traditional shoe, but it has been adapted for a modern look, while preserving all its quality. You'll find the classic heel flap and a thin, flexible sole that offers unlimited freedom of movement on both the MEXICO 66™ SD and the original MEXICO 66™, giving them a contemporary look.
Over time, the various Mexico 66 models have gained in flexibility, comfort and durability. The MEXICO 66™ is timeless, allowing evolution beyond its origins while taking into account the heritage of this trendy sneaker.
