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Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
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  • Fit Survey:
  • 59% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt a half size smaller than marked".
  • 93% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe
    "Felt true to width".
  • 84% of Fit Survey Respondents said this shoe had
    "Moderate arch support".
Onitsuka Tiger by Asics
Ultimate 81™
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A retro technical running shoe from 1981 with a focus on heel stability.
Lightweight and durable.
Mesh uppers offer great breathability.
EVA midsole provides cushioning and support.
Rubber outsole for great traction.
11.00 oz.
Product measurements were taken using size Men's 9, Women's 10.5. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
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Men's and Women's Onitsuka Tiger Shoes
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 59% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt a half size smaller than marked"
 93% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe "Felt true to width"
 84% of Fit Survey respondents said this shoe had "Moderate arch support"

Customer Rating/Review

Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Number of reviews: 538
Average customer ratings:
Overall: 5.0 stars  Comfort: 5.0 stars  Look: 5.0 stars



2009-11-09 06:16:32 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from Boston, MA
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars

These shoes are great. They look cool and are pretty comfortable to walk around a lot in. There is great arch support as well. They took a little breaking in for me, though; the backs were uncomfortably rubbing against my heels. The only complaint I have is that it's a little tight in the toe area; my left big toe always gets squeezed.


2009-11-06 07:23:18 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: C. R from Minnesota
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These are the coolest kicks in the cave. I got the black/stone grey version, and they're super comfy, easy to break in, and pretty much go with everything I wear. And Zappos had them here in a couple days. I wonder how they do it since I didn't have to pay for shipping and handling. Great shoe, great service, I'll definitely buy again.

Other brands recommended by reviewer: Asics, Ecco


2009-11-06 06:34:48 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Lauren C from Reading, MA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I recently purchased these sneaks in Leaf green/white and I love them! I wear them every day, they are so comfortable and go with any everyday casual attire. I would definitely recommend them to anyone who is looking for casual footwear. In my opinion, they are a perfect shoe.


2009-11-05 15:05:04 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Kayleigh C from Wyoming
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I absolutely love these shoes! I now have two pairs and they are totally worth it. Very comfortable, fit well, and great for working out in. I love the shiny silver shoes when I work out, it makes it way more fun. I would absolutely recommend these shoes to anyone who wants a fun, comfortable workout shoe or just some great shoes for walking around!


2009-11-05 11:01:03 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from Texas
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars
Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

This is my third different pair of this shoe and they have never disappointed. I purchased the White/Mixed Black and quickly received them from Zappos. The shoes feel great and can be worn with almost anything! I will definitely buy from Zappos again!


2009-11-05 09:29:55 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from Blacksburg, Va
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I purchased the "Leaf Green/White" Ultimate 81 by Onitsuka Tiger about a month ago. The shoes are great, comfortable, good looking too, but just FYI the photo on Zappos of the "Leaf Green/White" looks grey. I wanted a grey pair of shoes, but am surprised how much I like the "Leaf Green/White" color. Depending on the lighting the shoes look grey or green.


2009-11-04 07:01:17 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from St. Louis
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:4 stars

Love these shoes! So cute! I wear them to work, school, out, really wherever. They go with just about everything and they are comfortable.


2009-10-30 08:39:09 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Robert R from Chicago
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Aside from the looks of this amazing shoe, it is also comfortale. I have waited for the Black/Stone Grey version to come out in my size for over 2 years. It was well worth the wait. These shoes have my approval and will be looking to buying another pair soon.


2009-10-28 00:10:47 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from New York
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:4 stars
Shoe Size: Felt true to size
Shoe Width: Felt wider than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support

Almost perfect. The first pair of these shoes I tried on were 2 sizes smaller than my regular shoe size, a 10 instead of 12. My foot felt very snug in them, but not pained at all. I later found a size 11 and I was in love at first fitting. The fabric these shoes are made of is very stretchy, I have rather wide feet and these shoes fit/feel better than any other I have ever owned! I can not say enough about my new found love for these shoes. Not the best in rainy weather due to the fact they are mostly fabric, your feet may get wet. They are very lightweight and the tread of the shoe is great, very slip resistant. I wear these every day and dread wearing any other shoe I own. I will definitely be buying these shoes again when the time comes.


2009-10-26 10:10:33 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: William C from San Francisco
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Per the ratings below, I really liked these shoes. I have worn them regularly since obtaining them and their style and comfort far surpasses what I had expected. The only complaint I have regarding ordering from Zappos was the time it took to receive the shoes. The shoes took roughly 1 - 1.5 weeks to arrive, when I had originally thought it would take 3 - 5 days. Also, I had purchased the shoes prior to a trip I took and the shoes almost did not arrive in time before I left. Luckily, they did, but it was at the last minute.


2009-10-26 08:20:24 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Cody b from billings, mt
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These shoes are great. They are very comfortable and look great. I've got many compliments.


2009-10-25 05:42:19 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Initially I got these in 10, which is my normal size, but they felt too big. So I returned them and got the 9.5, but now they are just ever slightly so small. I didn't notice it at first, just thought they needed to be worn in some, but they are a little too snug. Other than that, I love the shoes. I just wish I had stuck with the ones that were too big.


2009-10-24 06:37:42 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Josue M from NYC
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These shoes feel true to size, look good with a pair of jeans, and are really comfortable. If I need to run somewhere because I'm running late, they're handy because they are running shoes as well. I'll probably be buying other color combinations later. Right now I have the fully black ones.


2009-10-21 13:31:28 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: M. N from Chicago, IL
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These shoes are very comfortable. Most shoes I have to "break in" for a few days, but these fit snugly from day one. Highly recommended to anyone who likes "loud" shoes that really stand out!


2009-10-21 08:36:36 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Germs from Michigan
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Great shoe, slightly bigger than my other pair of the same shoe. Excellent service and excellent shipping speed even for the basic shipping. Will shop again.


2009-10-21 06:58:50 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: JT from Oklahoma
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:2 stars   Look:5 stars

They are cool looking, but not so comfortable. Put new insoles in and that helped a little. I have several pair of this brand, though, and like them.

Other brands recommended by reviewer: Puma


2009-10-15 17:34:47 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from Plantation, FL
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These sneakers are true to size. They are extremely comfortable. They are so light I wear them so often I don\'t even realize I have anything on. I just love them! I love the fact that they have them available in so many different colors. I totally recommend these!! I\'m working on getting my second pair in another color.


2009-10-15 15:15:40 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from oxford, MS
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:3 stars   Look:5 stars

Looks great but, it rubbed the skin off the back of my heels the first day I wore them. Other than that, they were pretty good, but I still prefer my old worn out shoes.


2009-10-15 01:28:35 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Phong l. from Los Angeles
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

These are probably the best shoes I have ever owned. Very comfortable and great looking. My only problem is the the insoles wore out in about a year. It might just be the way I walk, but the insoles just rubbed off. I'd still buy another pair of Ultimate 81s if I needed to.


2009-10-14 08:55:52 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Doug H from San Francisco, CA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I've had these for about 6 weeks now. I don't regret the purchase in the least. I don't own a car, so my feet are my main means of transportation. On any given day I walk at least 2 miles getting to/from work. So I need some comfortable shoes that will hold up well. These shoes are much more comfortable than I had originally thought they would be. They have a nice snug fit around the foot. The good kind of snug, not too tight. Another concern I had before getting them was the lack of traction on the bottom being slippery walking around. However, the footing is very sturdy, even when wet. Plus the Onitsuka design is hard to top. 5 stars all around. I foolishly got white ones which are a pain to keep clean. A little household cleaner and a good scrub with an old toothbrush will clean them right up though.

Other brands recommended by reviewer: New Balance, Puma, Converse


2009-10-12 11:20:33 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Dan M from Milwaukee, WI
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:4 stars   Look:5 stars

Great shoes for the price. Very stylish, I've already had several very well dressed men compliment me on them, so you know they are good. The fit and support is about what you would expect from a shoe of this price and style. The size is the same as it is in my Nikes. I also like the tread on these shoes they don't seem to be wearing as fast as my Sauconys.


2009-10-10 13:07:13 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Tony G from Bangor, ME
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I love these shoes! They're a comfortable fit, and are very stylish. I've already received several compliments on them. Highly recommended! On a side note, my order was upgraded for free to overnight shipping. I placed the order around 9:30 p.m., and the package was sitting on my porch at about 1 p.m. the following day. Amazing! That's what I call prompt service. Thanks Zappos!

Other brands recommended by reviewer: Puma, Diadora, Simple shoes.


2009-10-10 06:13:58 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: ALLie from Cincinnati
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I received these in the mail super quick and I love them! I get so many compliments on them every time I wear them out! Super happy with my purchase.


2009-10-09 11:13:44 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Anonymous from Seattle, WA
Overall:5 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

I was in the market for Onitsuka Tiger Asics and found the most color combinations and sizes on Zappos. I ordered them with standard delivery and was told shortly thereafter that I was being upgraded to next day shipping and sure enough...I got them a day later. Unbelievable service! The shoes are great and are everything I expected them to be. The sizing is pretty standard which made it even easier to buy them online. I\'ll definitely be shopping with Zappos in the future.


2009-10-09 09:45:03 Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™
Reviewer: Scott D from Huntersville, NC
Overall:4 stars   Comfort:5 stars   Look:5 stars

Shoes fit pretty true to size, comfortable after you break them in but the tongue is a bit squeaky even after a few weeks of wearing. Looks good though.

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