This is the 5387th most frequent Japanese word.
tight
The Japanese word "tight" does not exist. If you meant "tai" (たい), it can express desire when attached to a verb stem, meaning "want to [do]."
The word 'tight' here translates to 'がっしりしていて', referring to the snug-fitting and possibly firm nature of the shoes, indicating a secure fit.
この靴はがっしりしていて快適です。
These shoes are tight and comfortable.
Here 'tight' corresponds to 'タイト', often used in scheduling contexts to describe a constrained or busy timetable.
締め切りが迫っているので、タイトなスケジュールで作業しています。
We are working on a tight schedule as the deadline is approaching.
In this case, 'タイト' is used metaphorically to imply financial constraints, reflecting limited resources or budgetary pressure.