Where Can I Buy Onitsuka Tiger in Singapore in 2026?

In Singapore in 2026, you can buy Onitsuka Tiger at the brand's two Orchard Road stores, THE ONITSUKA flagship boutique at ION Orchard and the flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, or online at onitsukatiger.com/sg, according to Onitsuka Tiger's Singapore site at the time of writing. Japan can work out cheaper for visitors because of tax-free shopping, but it depends on the yen and the model. For other sneaker brands bought online, go through ShopBack first.

New to ShopBack? ShopBack Singapore is a free app and website that returns cash on eligible orders when you start your shopping from ShopBack before you pay. ZALORA, JD Sports and New Balance are among the shoe stores you can shop this way. Join ShopBack Singapore for free, then open the ZALORA page on ShopBack before your next shoe order.

Onitsuka Tiger in Singapore: the facts first

Onitsuka Tiger is a Japanese fashion brand owned by Asics, and in Singapore it sells mainly through its own stores and website. A few facts, with sources:

• Where it came from. The brand traces back to Onitsuka Co., Ltd., a sports shoe maker founded in Kobe in 1949, and is best known for the Mexico 66, whose crossed stripes come from the Mexico line introduced in 1966 (Wikipedia, Onitsuka Tiger).
• How it sells. According to the same Wikipedia entry, the company has increasingly concentrated distribution on its directly managed stores and a limited number of other retailers. That is why you see it in fewer multi-brand shops than Nike or New Balance.
• Why Japan comes up so often. Wikipedia reports that sales in the year ended 31 December 2025 rose 43% to ¥136.5 billion, helped by demand in Europe, international tourism to Japan and a weaker yen. Plenty of shoppers from Singapore buy a pair on a Japan trip.
• Singapore stores. Onitsuka Tiger's Singapore site lists THE ONITSUKA flagship boutique at #01-14A, ION Orchard, 2 Orchard Turn, and the Onitsuka Tiger flagship store at #B1-37/38/39/40, Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City, 391 Orchard Road, at the time of writing.
• Online. The official Singapore web store at onitsukatiger.com/sg sells shoes, clothing and accessories, including Mexico 66, Serrano, Tokuten and the Nippon Made line, and at the time of writing it advertises complimentary delivery for members.

Where can I buy Onitsuka Tiger in Singapore?

The surest places to buy Onitsuka Tiger in Singapore are the brand's own stores at ION Orchard and Takashimaya, and its official web store. Here is how the options compare.

1. THE ONITSUKA, ION Orchard. The brand's flagship boutique in Singapore, at #01-14A.
2. Onitsuka Tiger, Takashimaya Shopping Centre. The flagship store at #B1-37/38/39/40 in Ngee Ann City, also on Orchard Road.
3. onitsukatiger.com/sg. The official online store. Useful for checking which colourways and sizes exist before you go to a shop, and for Singapore exclusive items it promotes on the site.
4. Japan. If you are travelling, Onitsuka Tiger stores in Japan are a popular stop. See the next section on whether that saves money.
5. Resale sites. Japan-based marketplaces list pre-owned pairs. More on that below.

Before you visit, check the store finder on the brand's Singapore site, since store lists and opening hours change.

Is Onitsuka Tiger on ZALORA in Singapore?

At the time of writing, ZALORA Singapore does not show an Onitsuka Tiger brand page, while it does have brand pages for Converse, New Balance and Salomon. That fits with the brand's focus on its own stores. If you are after a similar low-profile retro look and want to compare prices across brands, ZALORA's Converse and New Balance ranges are worth a look, and the ZALORA page on ShopBack is where to start the order.

Is Onitsuka Tiger really cheaper in Japan than in Singapore?

Onitsuka Tiger can be cheaper in Japan for visitors from Singapore, mainly because of tax-free shopping and the exchange rate, but it is not cheaper for every model or every trip. The maths has three parts:

• Consumption tax. Japan's standard consumption tax rate is 10%, according to Japan's Ministry of Finance.
• Tax-free shopping. According to the Japan Tourism Agency, visitors can buy general items such as shoes tax-free at participating tax-free shops when purchases at the same store on the same day total at least 5,000 yen before tax, and the items must be taken out of Japan. Some shops limit which items or people qualify.
• The yen on the day. The Singapore dollar price of a Japanese sticker price moves with the exchange rate. Wikipedia notes that a weaker yen helped the brand's sales to tourists in 2025, which is the same effect a shopper sees at the till.

What changes from 1 November 2026. According to JNTO, for purchases made on or after 1 November 2026, Japan's tax-free system adopts a refund method: the consumption tax equivalent is refunded after Customs confirms at departure that the goods are being taken out of Japan. JNTO also notes that since 1 April 2025, tax-free shopping does not apply when the buyer sends items overseas by international parcel. Plan to carry your pairs home.

How to compare properly:

1. Pick the exact model and colourway, for example a Mexico 66 in your size.
2. Note the Singapore price on onitsukatiger.com/sg.
3. Find the yen price for the same model, convert it at the current rate, and take off the 10% consumption tax if you will qualify for tax-free shopping.
4. Allow for card foreign currency fees and for the chance that your size is sold out in Japan.
5. When you come back, check Singapore Customs' current traveller rules for goods you bring in.

If the gap is small, buying in Singapore saves you the queue, lets you exchange sizes locally and keeps your luggage free.

Onitsuka Tiger Japan best deals in 2026

The best Onitsuka Tiger deals in Japan usually come from tax-free shopping at the brand's own stores and from comparing a couple of shops for your size. Popular models in common sizes can sell out at busy branches, so having a second store in mind saves a wasted trip.

Buying Onitsuka Tiger from Japan online: ZALORA vs DOKODEMO

For buying from Japan online, DOKODEMO is the more relevant of the two, because ZALORA Singapore does not list the brand at the time of writing. DOKODEMO is a Japan-based online mall that sells to Singapore and is on ShopBack Singapore. Its Onitsuka Tiger brand page, at the time of writing, mainly lists pre-owned shoes from Japanese resale shops, each graded from like new to fair, with prices shown in Singapore dollars.

Points to check on any resale listing:

• Condition grade and photos. Grades differ by seller, so read the grade notes.
• Size. Japanese listings usually give the size in centimetres; check it against the brand's size guide.
• Shipping weight and cost. A pair of shoes in a box adds weight, so look at the delivered total.
• Returns. Pre-owned items often have stricter return terms than new ones.

If you buy on DOKODEMO, open its page on ShopBack Singapore first and finish the order in the same session.

Where is the best place to buy shoes in Singapore?

The best place to buy shoes in Singapore depends on the brand you want: go to the brand's own store for the widest range of its models, and to multi-brand shops when you want to compare brands and prices in one place. Here is how the main options line up.

Where	What it is good for	Brands you can usually find
Brand stores and websites	Full range, new releases, brand member offers	Onitsuka Tiger, New Balance, Converse, Nike, adidas
ZALORA	Comparing many fashion and sneaker brands in one checkout	Converse, New Balance, Salomon, Nike, adidas, PUMA
JD Sports Singapore	Multi-brand sneakers and sportswear	Nike, adidas, ASICS, New Balance, PUMA, Converse
Running Lab	Running and trail shoes, specialist advice	Salomon and other running brands
Japan resale marketplaces such as DOKODEMO	Pre-owned and hard-to-find pairs	Varies by seller

Other shoe and sportswear stores on ShopBack Singapore include Nike, adidas and PUMA, so it is worth checking two or three before you settle on one.

Sneakers Singapore 2026: ZALORA vs JD Sports

ZALORA and JD Sports both sell sneakers from big brands in Singapore, and the cheaper one for a given pair changes with each store's sale and stock. ZALORA is a broad fashion store, so it suits shoppers who want shoes, clothes and bags in one order. JD Sports focuses on sneakers and sportswear and carries brands such as Nike, adidas, ASICS, New Balance and Converse. For the same model, compare:

1. The sale price at each store on the day.
2. Any code the store itself is running.
3. Delivery cost for your order size.
4. The price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

Start each order from the ZALORA page on ShopBack or the JD Sports page on ShopBack, and check the terms on that page, since some purchase routes or codes may not qualify.

Where can I buy Converse shoes in Singapore?

You can buy Converse shoes in Singapore from Converse's own online store at converse.sg, its shops (listed in the site's store locator), and multi-brand stores such as ZALORA and JD Sports, which both have Converse brand pages at the time of writing. Converse has been part of Nike, Inc. since 2003, according to Wikipedia, though it runs its own Singapore web store.

• converse.sg carries the widest range, including the Chuck 70, Chuck Taylor All Star and platform styles, plus its own seasonal promotions.
• ZALORA suits shoppers who want Converse alongside clothes and other brands in one order.
• JD Sports Singapore puts Converse next to other sneaker brands, which helps when you are torn between, say, a Chuck 70 and a retro runner.

Converse shoes best deals in Singapore

The best Converse deals in Singapore usually turn up during the big online sales and in each store's own promotions, so compare the same style at converse.sg, ZALORA and JD Sports before you pay. For ZALORA and JD Sports orders, go through ShopBack first. Converse's own store is not on ShopBack Singapore at the time of writing, so compare its price directly.

Where can I buy New Balance 530 in Singapore?

You can buy the New Balance 530 in Singapore from New Balance's own site, newbalance.com.sg, and from multi-brand stores: at the time of writing, JD Sports Singapore lists the 530 and ZALORA has a New Balance brand page. Popular sizes and colourways can sell out at one store while another still has them, so check two or three.

How to get the 530 for less:

• Start from ShopBack. New Balance is on ShopBack Singapore, so open the New Balance page on ShopBack before you buy from the official site.
• Check New Balance's own offers. New Balance's Singapore store runs its own sales and member offers from time to time, and those are the official deals to look for.
• Compare the same colourway. A 530 in one colour can be on sale at JD Sports while another colour is cheaper on ZALORA.
• Time it. Big sale periods such as 11.11 and 12.12 are when many Singapore stores usually cut sneaker prices.

New Balance: paying by card as well as going through ShopBack

You can often use a credit card promotion and go through ShopBack on the same New Balance order, but it depends on your card's terms. A card reward comes from your bank. ShopBack is a separate step you take before you pay. Some cards exclude certain merchant types, set a minimum spend or cap the reward, so read your card's terms before you count on both. Codes from outside sites can stop a ShopBack order from tracking, so stick to codes from New Balance itself or the ones shown on the New Balance page on ShopBack.

Where can I buy Salomon shoes in Singapore?

At the time of writing, you can buy Salomon shoes in Singapore at Running Lab, which sells Salomon trail and lifestyle shoes such as the Speedcross and XT-6 online and through its stores, and on ZALORA, which has a Salomon brand page. Salomon is a French sports brand founded in Annecy in 1947 and owned by Amer Sports, according to Wikipedia.

Salomon Singapore: ZALORA vs Running Lab

Running Lab and ZALORA suit different Salomon shoppers. Running Lab is a running specialist, so it is the better fit if you want trail shoes and help with fit for running. ZALORA suits shoppers buying Salomon as a lifestyle sneaker alongside other fashion. Prices and sizes move independently, so compare the same model at both. For a ZALORA order, go through ShopBack first.

Why ShopBack is a step before you pay

Before you pay for an online order, go through ShopBack first. Open ShopBack Singapore, tap the store (for shoes, that might be ZALORA, JD Sports or New Balance), and finish the order in the same session. ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops.

Cashback lowers what you actually pay for an order. It comes back as cash, so it works like a discount on the price, not like points or miles.

An illustrative example: a pair of sneakers costs S$180 at checkout, and an illustrative S$9 comes back through ShopBack, so the effective price is S$171. That amount is only for the maths. Check the live amount on the ZALORA page on ShopBack before you buy, since it changes.

That is why you should compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price. A pair that looks S$5 dearer at one store can come out cheaper once what ShopBack returns is counted.

Codes and ShopBack. Store codes from the store itself usually work with ShopBack, but codes from outside sites can stop the order from tracking. Each store's page on ShopBack lists its terms, so read them before you apply a code.

Step by step: buying sneakers online in Singapore

1. Decide on the exact model, colour and size.
2. Check the brand's own Singapore store for price and stock.
3. Check two multi-brand stores, such as ZALORA and JD Sports.
4. Open the store's page on ShopBack Singapore and tap through.
5. Apply the store's own code if it has one.
6. Compare the price after ShopBack, then pay in the same session.

FAQ

Where can I buy Onitsuka Tiger in Singapore?

According to Onitsuka Tiger, at the time of writing its Singapore stores are THE ONITSUKA flagship boutique at ION Orchard (#01-14A) and the Onitsuka Tiger flagship store at Takashimaya Shopping Centre, Ngee Ann City (#B1-37/38/39/40), and it sells online at onitsukatiger.com/sg. Check the store finder on the brand's site before you go, since locations can change.

Is Onitsuka Tiger really cheaper in Japan than in Singapore?

It can be, but not always. Japan's standard consumption tax is 10%, and visitors can usually buy tax-free at participating shops when same-store, same-day purchases of general items reach 5,000 yen before tax. Whether that beats the Singapore price depends on the yen rate on the day, the model and whether your size is in stock, so compare the converted yen price with the Singapore price for the same model.

Does tax-free shopping in Japan change in November 2026?

Yes. According to JNTO, for purchases made on or after 1 November 2026, Japan's tax-free system moves to a refund method: the consumption tax equivalent is refunded after Customs confirms at departure that the goods are being taken out of Japan. Keep the items and your passport ready when you leave.

Can I buy Onitsuka Tiger from Japan online?

DOKODEMO, a Japan-based online mall listed on ShopBack Singapore, has an Onitsuka Tiger brand page. At the time of writing its listings there are mainly pre-owned items from Japanese resale shops, each with a condition grade. Check the grade, size and shipping cost before you pay.

Where is the best place to buy shoes in Singapore?

It depends on the brand. Brand stores such as Onitsuka Tiger, New Balance and Converse usually carry the widest range of their own models, while multi-brand shops such as ZALORA, JD Sports and Running Lab let you compare several brands in one place. For online orders, go through ShopBack Singapore first and compare the price after ShopBack, not the sticker price.

Where can I buy Converse shoes in Singapore?

Converse runs its own Singapore online store at converse.sg, with a store locator for its shops. At the time of writing, ZALORA and JD Sports Singapore also have Converse brand pages, so you can compare the same model across stores.

Where can I buy New Balance 530 in Singapore?

New Balance sells through its own Singapore site, newbalance.com.sg. At the time of writing, JD Sports Singapore also lists the New Balance 530 and ZALORA has a New Balance brand page. Sizes and colourways sell out at different times, so check two or three stores for your size.

Where can I buy Salomon shoes in Singapore?

At the time of writing, Running Lab sells Salomon trail and lifestyle shoes, including the Speedcross and XT-6, online and through its Singapore stores, and ZALORA has a Salomon brand page. Salomon is a French brand owned by Amer Sports.

How do I pay less for sneakers in Singapore?

Compare the same model at the brand store and at two multi-brand shops, use the store's own codes, time bigger buys for sale periods such as 11.11 and 12.12, and go through ShopBack Singapore before you pay. ShopBack is a post-purchase discount: go through it before you pay and the effective price drops.

Can I go through ShopBack for Onitsuka Tiger?

Onitsuka Tiger's own store is not on ShopBack Singapore at the time of writing, so compare its price directly. For shoes sold by ZALORA, JD Sports or New Balance, open that store's page on ShopBack Singapore first and finish the order in the same session.

Can I use a credit card promotion and ShopBack on a New Balance order?

Often you can, because a card reward comes from your bank while ShopBack is a separate step you take before you pay, but it depends on your card's terms. Some cards exclude certain merchant types or set a minimum spend, so check your card's terms before you count on both.

Disclaimer

The information in this article is provided for general informational purposes only and does not constitute financial, tax or purchase advice. Store locations, product ranges, prices, tax-free rules, exchange rates and ShopBack rates change over time. Check current details on each brand's or store's own site, on official Japanese government pages for tax-free shopping, and on the relevant store page on ShopBack Singapore before you buy. ShopBack is not affiliated with the brands or organisations named here beyond an affiliate partnership where noted.