Cannot list the specific designer of these magnificent trainers, but Onitsuka Tiger was the brainchild of one Kihachiro Onitsuka a Japanese entrepreneur who is essentially responsible for the first Japanese sports shoe.
The Mexico 66 is to many the quintessential design from the company, not for sporting applications but as a fashion accessory. Sports shoe technology has come a long, long way since 1966 when this design was first released, so it is something of an irony that there is still a market for them. But like many classic designs, the Mexico 66 is representative of an era.
The Mexico has been released in a multitude of colour combinations over the years, ranging from white strips over black, through to a yellow/red/green combination released in 2004 and many in between. The Mexico is one of the many trainer designs that is eternally versatile in its wear applications; a true fashion accessory!!
It was the first Tiger trainer to feature what are now the signature stripes on the side panel. They served a greater purpose than pure aesthetics however, known as 'Tiger stripes" they reinforce the shoe's side panels for greater lateral support whilst running.
The leather upper is of extremely light weight (as they were intended for sprinting...) and the suede toe piece added durability to what was an already durable design although, anyone who is a serial Mexico collector will tell you that its the least stain-resistant part of an otherwise easy-to-clean trainer!
Right at home under jeans, with shorts, socks, no socks - the Onitsuka Mexico 66 is one of the great and enduring sport garment designs that not only offers a great look but unparalleled comfort!
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