Onitsuka Tiger Is Catching On With Celebrity Sneakerheads
The sneaker industry is in a constant arms race to find the next hot shoe. As temperatures continue to soar, celebrities are embracing low-cut, retro models this summer.
Earlier this spring, Harper's Bazaar spotted an emerging trend before any other outlet - the Japanese brand Onitsuka Tiger is making a fierce comeback. A-list celebrities like Bella Hadid, Kendall Jenner, Hailey Bieber, and Jared Leto have all been spotted rocking the old-school kicks.
Two of Onitsuka Tiger's most popular models, the Mexico 66 and Mexico 66 SD PF, provide an old-school cool look at an affordable price. Below is what sneakerheads need to know about this exciting trend.
Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66
Onitsuka Tiger
Taking inspiration from classic training shoes, the unisex Mexico 66 heritage shoe is perfect for work and play. The retro shoe from the 1960s is crafted from leather and boasts a heel-cross reinforcement for better stability and all-day comfort. Online shoppers can choose between several colorways of the model for $120 in adult sizes on the Onitsuka Tiger website.
Meanwhile, the Mexico SD PF features a stylish and functional platform sole with advanced technology and materials for superior cushioning. The shoe combined features of the original Limber-Up training shoe that debuted in 1961 with the design of the Limber shoe that debuted in 1966. Sneakerheads can choose between three colorways of the shoes for $170 online.
Forecasting what's next in the sneaker world is always tricky, but Onitsuka Tiger is a brand worth watching in 2023. Stay tuned to Men's Journal for all of your sneaker news.
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