The most striking Sabot in the Mexico 66 range. The Black/Cream colourway brings a woven or textured black upper with cream tiger stripe panels to the Sabot's backless mule silhouette — maximum contrast, maximum presence, in the format that represents where the Mexico 66 is heading in terms of fashion relevance.
The Sabot is Onitsuka Tiger's most fashion-forward interpretation of the Mexico 66 silhouette — a backless mule construction that carries the shoe's iconic tiger stripe panels and low-profile sole into a distinctly contemporary format. Where the classic Mexico 66 is defined by its complete enclosure and heritage credentials, the Sabot reframes those same design elements as a slip-on mule that belongs as much in the context of high fashion as it does in everyday wear.
The woven black upper adds textural depth to the contrast with the cream tiger stripes, creating a shoe that has more visual complexity than a plain leather or canvas alternative. The open-back construction makes the Sabot particularly well-suited to the UAE's climate — easy to slip on and off, naturally ventilated, and visually lighter than a closed shoe without sacrificing the Mexico 66's design identity.
The Sabot format is one of the most photographed and sought-after silhouettes in contemporary sneaker culture, and Onitsuka Tiger's execution brings the brand's characteristic precision and material quality to a format that less established brands have struggled to do convincingly. For UAE buyers who follow fashion closely, the Sabot represents the direction the Mexico 66 is moving in — forward-looking without abandoning what made it iconic.