Onitsuka Tiger Concept Store

I didn’t realise that ASICS had been born from Onitsuka Tiger until I checked out their concept store. Looking to get myself a pair of Tigers, the staff were really knowledgable about the history of this retro-​cool brand and how their original trainers from the 40’s have now become fun street wear while the serious running business has taken off with ASICS. I probably wouldn’t normally notice stuff like this when buying sneakers, but having been flat-​out ignored at no less than 5 other branded sports stores, this turned out to be a more review-​worthy experience.
The store links in with an ASICS concept store too, so if you need to get your gait checked and all the heavy duty stuff, you can run in next door. Otherwise, just enjoy the colours and stuff available at the Tiger store, some of which are exclusive to the concept stores.
I liked a pair of street shoes but got talked into some comfier run-​arounds that also suit light exercise — which is what I was actually after. I hadn’t been expecting anything more than straight forward sales here, so it’s good to know you can get some decent advice even just for every day shoes.