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Chapter 2: All World Heritage-Worthy: The Onitsuka Shoe Story photo
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Chapter 2: All World Heritage-Worthy: The Onitsuka Shoe Story photo

The Marathon Tabi, first released in 1953. A key feature is the rubber sole, added after revisions to the prototype.
1956 Melbourne Olympics delegation shoes (worn during the opening march).
The "Magic Runner," released in 1959. A groundbreaking concept featuring holes in the shoe.
1960 Rome Olympics delegation shoes. Red for women, navy for men.
The "Limber Up," released in 1961.
The "Limber Up Mexico 66 Original" from 1962.
1968 Mexico City Olympics delegation shoes. This model features the Onitsuka Tiger stripes.
The iconic "Tiger Corsair," debuted in 1969. Released in the US, it became the prototype for later jogging shoes.
The first basketball shoes, released in 1951.
[NIPPON MADE Series Craftsmanship] Coloring the logo area to emphasize its relief.
[NIPPON MADE Series Craftsmanship] Using primarily plant-derived tannins during the leather tanning process, which is more labor-intensive and time-consuming than conventional methods.
[NIPPON MADE Series Craftsmanship] Washing with hot water while kneading and twisting by hand, with the finished look in mind.
[NIPPON MADE Series Craftsmanship] Shaping by hand.
[NIPPON MADE Series Craftsmanship] The exquisite balance of a soft, conforming fit achieved through manual craftsmanship, creating textures and wrinkles impossible with machines.
The NIPPON MADE version, "MEXICO 66 DELUXE," released in early March.
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