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Are Onitsuka Tiger and ASICS cheaper in Japan? Sneaker prices, sizes and the tax refund
Onitsuka Tiger and ASICS sneaker prices in Japan against US list prices, compared by model number, with Japanese shoe sizes and the November 2026 tax refund.
On Nov 13, 2026, at ¥159.97 to the dollar, 2 of the 2 products here cost less in Japan; the widest gap is Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66 (46% less).
Compare by model number
- The same shoe carries the same model number in both countries (for example 1183A201 for the Mexico 66 and 1201A019 for the GEL-KAYANO 14). The color code after it tells colorways apart.
- Prices differ by colorway, so this site compares the same color on both sides where it can.
Sizes
- Japanese stores label shoes in centimeters. Check the brand's size chart for your US size before you go, and try them on in the store.
Using the tax refund
- One pair of these sneakers is above ¥5,000 before tax, so a single purchase qualifies.
- Since November 1, 2026 you pay the full price and get the 10% consumption tax back after the customs check on departure. How and when you are refunded depends on the store.
More detail: how the tax refund works.
Today's prices
| Product | Japan ¥ | Japan in USD | US USD | Japan vs US | Tax-free | Even at |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shoes | ||||||
| Mexico 66 | ¥16,500 | $103 | $190 | −46% | −51% | ¥86.8 |
| GEL-KAYANO 14 (Black/Pure Silver) | ¥22,000 | $138 | $165 | −17% | −24% | ¥133.3 |
Japan prices include 10% consumption tax; US prices are before sales tax. Tax-free: the Japan price without consumption tax, as most visitors pay when taking goods home. Even at: the yen rate at which both prices match.