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Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81® SKU #7165606(View on Zappos.com Classic)
Product Information:
View the Video Description for this product! (Please note that the color shown in the video may no longer be available.)- Technical running shoes from 1981 with a focus on heel stability and light weight.
- Mesh upper for comfort and breathability.
- Abrasive rubber outsole for traction and durability.
- 8.00 oz.
- Product measurements were taken using size 7. Please note that measurements may vary by size.
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- 84% "Felt true to size"
- 93% "Felt true to width"
- 83% "Moderate arch support"
Recent Customer Reviews - 89 Reviews Total
Posted: Jul 6, 2009
Reviewer: Diana from Michigan
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Posted: Apr 15, 2009
Reviewer: Blake M from Manasas, VA
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I bought these shoes in Feb. 2009 in pink and black. I absolutely love them. If I was rich enough, I would buy the same shoe in every color. I recommend these shoes to everyone. They are a bit wide, but that worked out perfect for me because I have slightly wide feet. They are easy to clean and stay looking new and fresh. I have seventeen years old and they are totally "in" right now. But seriously... don't waste your time looking for other sneakers. These are the best!
Posted: Jan 7, 2009
Reviewer: Amanda from Chicago
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Cute -
I have the gray/salmon version of these shoes. Be warned, they are pretty bright and shiny. My sister gave them to me as a gift to add some color to my wardrobe. I almost feel I'm a little old for them, and I'm only 25. That being said, the shoes are comfortable, easily fit my orthopedic arch support, and have decent cushioning. I normally wear a 10.5 or 11, and she got me an 11. They are a touch big, but I'm not sure that the 10.5 would have been large enough. They breathe really well, so they are not warm enough if it is below freezing. Perhaps this will be nice in the summer.
Posted: Dec 9, 2008
Reviewer: Bea from Brooklyn, NY
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Favorite shoe of all time -
I'm on my fifth pair of Tigers. This is my go-to shoe for comfort and style. This light-weight shoe always looks cute, and they feel so great!
Posted: Nov 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Oakland, CA
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size smaller than marked
Shoe Arch: No arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Cute and pretty comfortable -
These run a little small, about 1/2 a size. There's no arch support and they don't have the "cushiony" feel of Sauconys or New Balances. They are comfortable overall, but probably not good for long walks/hikes.
Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Merrells
Additional Brand Information
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The history of Onitsuka Tiger™ shoes began with the establishment of Onitsuka Co. Ltd. in 1949. Based on the philosophy of bringing up sound youth through sports, the company has maintained the tradition of specializing in the manufacturing of sports shoes and clothing using original ideas and applying epoch-making techniques.
As the Japanese people recovered from the second world war and began to appreciate the benefits of sports, Onitsuka Tiger™ shoes were on their feet. The first basketball shoes in Japan had a tiger face design on the arch of the foot and this became Onitsuka's trademark. In the 1960's, Onitsuka Tiger™ shoes were worn not only by the Japanese, but also by top foreign athletes.
In 2001, ASICS America Corporation quietly resurrected the Onitsuka Tiger™ brand with original models of Onitsuka shoes and Onitsuka clothing updated in today's flavorful colors. Over the past few years, the Onitsuka Tiger™ brand has been enjoying a growing number of new, dedicated shoe followers along with a steady desire for Onitsuka clothing and Onitsuka bags, realized today on Zappos.com. Through sometimes secretive grassroots marketing efforts, ASICS® has been able to spread this word about this authentic comeback for Onitsuka Tiger™.
Now that the secret is out... Onitsuka Tiger™ is a growing and highly sought after brand with its ever-growing lineup of Onitsuka Tiger™ shoes, Onitsuka Tiger™ clothing and Onitsuka Tiger™ bags. There are more Onitsuka Tiger™ mens’s and Onitsuka Tiger™ women’s models just sitting in the ASICS® vault waiting to be re-released. The future is what this retro brand has to look forward to. Because ASICS® knows that there are people out there who don't need to run fast...they just want to look good.
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Posted: Nov 5, 2008
Reviewer: Maggie W from NY
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Posted: Nov 4, 2008
Reviewer: from Portland, Oregon
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Super cute and comfy!
This is my second pair of these shoes and I gotta tell ya, I haven't loved a pair of sneakers as much as I love my purple and silver Onitsukas! They don't have the best arch support, but they are still so comfortable that I can work all night in them AND they look super sharp.
Posted: Oct 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Florida
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Is your daughter to cool for the mall? Mine is. I guess the cool thing is to have what no one else does and these shoes were perfect. She is running track with them and loving them. She however, loves them so much she wears them all the time. Zappos, as always, exceeds our expectations with delivery and customer service as well as variety. Thanks for pleasing an unpleaseable 13 year old at least for the moment.
Posted: Sep 22, 2008
Reviewer: from Alabama
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Posted: Sep 16, 2008
Reviewer: from Cleveland, Ohio
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support
Shoe Width: Felt true to width
Posted: Aug 26, 2008
Reviewer: Caile from St Louis, MO
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Fantastic shoes!
These are even better looking in person (white/light gray with blue accent). The arch support is great and the shoe is very lightweight. I would definitely buy another pair of these in the sad event that these wear out.
Posted: Aug 14, 2008
Reviewer: from Pennsylvania
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Posted: Aug 6, 2008
Reviewer: from New York, New York
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Reviewer: from New York, New York
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The most comfortable sneaker out there!
This is my third pair of Ultimate 81's and I love them just as much as both of my previous pairs. They are super comfortable and light weight, perfect for walking around the city. They look great with jeans and shorts. I ordered the light gray/white pair with the light blue heel and toe. I couldn't tell from the pictures before ordering what material the blue was, but after getting them I discovered it was a patent leather sort of material - if that influences your decision at all. Overall, I am very happy with them and will continue to order from Zappos.
Posted: Jul 17, 2008
Reviewer: Alana from Boston
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Disappointed in color -
I love the style and comfort of the Ultimate 81s, but was really unhappy with the color. I ordered the gray/salmon which looked like a nice charcoal gray with a goldish accent. They look like flat gray with patent leather pea green trim. Bad colors! I hope more colors are coming soon in this style - this shoe is perfect otherwise.
Posted: Jun 16, 2008
Reviewer: from San Francisco, CA
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These are the best shoes that I own - This is the second pair of Ultimate 81 shoes that I have owned. I think that I will have a pair as my every day shoe as long as they make them! They are comfortable and accommodating for wider feet, and they come in the best colors.
Posted: May 30, 2008
Reviewer: Cori from Long Island, New York
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Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked
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SO PERFECT -
I love Zappos. I ordered my shoes at 10am on Thursday and received them in the mail by 1pm on Friday! The shoes are great. I love them. I got the silver/white and in the picture, they do look more of a blue-ish green, but in person, they are a darker green. Either way, it’s a great looking shoe. They’re really comfortable and light. Perfect to wear with jeans. The perfect casual shoe. I ordered the size I normally get, but I probably could have gone a half size down, but they're not too big. I love, love, love them! They’re a 10.
Posted: May 19, 2008
Reviewer: from Baltimore, MD
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These shoes look very nice. I've gotten a few compliments from strangers even. It's hard for me to find shoes that fit, but these fit pretty well. I do wish there were more cushioning and support, but I can put my arch supports in the shoes just fine, so that's a plus.
Posted: May 4, 2008
Reviewer: from Long Island, NY
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Comfy, beautiful shoe - but a hole after just two months?
I got the mint-green/silver/white ones and loved the way they looked and felt… but after just two months of wearing these, there is now a tear in the mesh on the top of one of the shoes (right near where the mesh meets the leather at the big toe). A huge disappointment.
Posted: Apr 30, 2008
Reviewer: from Los Angeles, California
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Cute and fun!
I love this shoe. It comes in a lot of great colors and is also very comfortable. I wear mine to the gym because it's light and forms to the feet.
Posted: Apr 29, 2008
Reviewer: Apolonia from Los Angeles
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Zappos wins! I win!
My first time buying from Zappos-- great selection, and the shoes came in less than 24 hours from the time I ordered them! The reviews were very helpful, and the shoes are just what I expected. I got the black/sky color and love the details-- there is a lavender accent on the sole and tongue, and they come with 2 pairs of laces, white and sky. Great arch support for a non-athletic sneaker, very lightweight and comfortable. More cushioning at the toe than I expected, but overall a low-profile stylish sneaker that looks great with jeans and I will probably even wear with skirts. First timers, have no fear! Zappos rocks! I am a convert!
