Onitsuka Tiger - ULTIMATE 81
Onitsuka brought the bangers from a technical standpoint from 1949 onwards, and this early '80s design was actually an ASICS shoe on its debut. Now it's been Tiger'd out, but the appeal remains. With so many weak slimline homages of classics, the Ultimate takes the lead with bonafide heritage as a breakthrough running design in all its low-profile glory. Built to support athletes and take the pressure too, that iconic branding still holds up, and they're ultra lightweight.













