The original 'Tug of War' was designed in 1982 to improve endurance during the Tug of War championships. In the eighties the wrapped-up outsole was designed for the grip and today that design adds an iconic new visual to the Onitsuka Tiger collection. The latest model has a metallic Onitsuka Tiger branding designed on the heel. The addition of molded OrthoLite sockliners adds fit and comfort to this unique style.