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Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81® SKU: #7170383

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  • A retro technical running shoe from 1981 with a focus on heel stability.
  • Lightweight and durable.
  • Choose from a colorful selection of *vegan, suede, mesh, or man-made fabric uppers for a style all your own.
    *Vegan shoes apply to Navy/Lime, Cocoa/White/Orange, Red/Lemon Yellow and White/Jet Black colors only.
  • 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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59% "Felt a half size smaller than marked" 93% "Felt true to width" 85% "Moderate arch support"
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    Recent Customer Reviews - 906 Reviews Total

    Posted: Aug 29, 2010
    Reviewer: Gary D from Long Island
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    The shoes are awesome. They feel great, fit true to size, and they don't look like boats on my size 14 feet. They are a bit flashy, and I don't have much that matches them, however they are so comfy I often throw them on anyway, just so I can wear them. They are great at the gym, pretty good for running, and alright for change of direction sports (solely due to lack of ankle support).

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Aisics, Vibram FiveFinges

    Posted: Aug 29, 2010
    Reviewer: from Ankara, Turkey
    Overall: Rated:4 stars! Comfort: Rated:4 stars! Style: Rated:4 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked

    I loved these shoes -- wore them into the ground. The padding isn\'t great, but they are so cute and comfy. They were much larger then the size indicated. A half size probably.

    Posted: Aug 29, 2010
    Reviewer: from San Francisco
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Very stylish shoe. Fits very well and is very comfortable. Will definitely buy another pair in different colors.

    Posted: Aug 29, 2010
    Reviewer: Paul from Saratoga Springs NY
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    After reading Born to Run I wanted a shoe with less cushion. Onitsuka Tigers were my first running shoe in 1974. I bought these 3 weeks ago. Have run on them several times including a 10 mile tempo run. They feel great. I\\\'m hoping to be comfortable enough in them to run a marathon in October in them. Much less cushion than I\\\'m used to. It is nice actually feeling the ground.

    Posted: Aug 28, 2010
    Reviewer: from Arizona
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    I love the style of this shoe and the comfort. There are no pressure points and it\'s wide enough for me. I did insert an arch support as I needed it. I will buy this brand again. Asics are the only brand of sport shoes that I own.

    About Onitsuka Tiger by Asics

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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: Aug 28, 2010
    Reviewer: Lynette from Philadelphia PA
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Another hot buy from the Onitsuka Tiger line! The width and length are perfect and the color (true blue/birch) is, well, hot! This is my 3rd pair of Onitsuka's and I have been consistently pleased. (I also have the snake/black and gold and gold/black.) These are awesome sneakers. You should buy a pair or 2...or 3. Just save a red/lemon pair for me, please.

    Posted: Aug 27, 2010
    Reviewer: Daniel from San Jose, CA
    Overall: Rated:3 stars! Comfort: Rated:3 stars! Style: Rated:3 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    I like the styling but they quality is not what I expected. There are a couple of flaws in the stitching and the fabric above the right toe bulges a bit. Otherwise, they\'re very lightweight, and moderately comfortable but definitely not running shoes.

    Posted: Aug 26, 2010
    Reviewer: from
    Overall: Rated:2 stars! Comfort: Rated:2 stars! Style: Rated:2 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    I had these shoes for a week and then they got absolutely destroyed in the rain. They didn't even get that wet but they've been trashed ever since. This would be fine of course, if only I could clean them but no matter what type of shoe cleaner/soap solution I use, nothing has worked. I even tried rubbing off the dirt with rubbing alcohol. Nice shoe, but if you ever get it dirty, it won't clean. For this price, I think any Creative Recreation shoe is much nicer and way easier to clean.

    Posted: Aug 25, 2010
    Reviewer: from Denver
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Nice comfortable shoe, that looks and feels good. There is not much in the way of support for a sneaker, but for casual wearing it\'s perfect. I wouldn\'t run or work out in these shoes, but they are great for walking.

    Posted: Aug 23, 2010
    Reviewer: from Los Angeles, CA
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    The color, the fit, and the price are on point! The sole of the shoe looks a lot bigger in the website picture than in person. They also come with grey laces which look, in my opinion, better than the blue. There is moderate arch support, so these are great for walking longer distances. I ordered the wider width and a half-size smaller, and they fit great! I have a wide toe-box, so I'm glad I made that choice. Great with the skinnys, leggings, and bootcuts. Versatile! Thanks Zappos and Asics for an awesome shoe!

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: New Balance

    Posted: Aug 23, 2010
    Reviewer: James N from Washington, DC
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    I wish I could have two reviews for Zappos and the Shoe, but both were awesome! I just ordered my second pair today. Fit great, are super comfortable, and look great - can't go wrong!

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: New Balance

    Posted: Aug 16, 2010
    Reviewer: from California
    Overall: Rated:3 stars! Comfort: Rated:3 stars! Style: Rated:3 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: No arch support Shoe Width: Felt narrower than marked

    Cool looking shoe. Very stylish looking. Unfortunately I returned these shoes because they get very hot. They have no vents, and my feet felt really hot, and moist from no ventilation. Too bad, really like them.

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: puma

    Posted: Aug 15, 2010
    Reviewer: from Pennsylvania
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a full size smaller than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    This shoe is great with shorts or jeans, very comfortable for casual use. Lightweight, decent arch support, but not a running shoe. Usually wear size 9, but I had to get this shoe in a 10.

    Posted: Aug 12, 2010
    Reviewer: from New Jersey
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Excellent pair of shoes. I bought the white\/black ones because they use synthetic leather and I am a vegetarian so I was happy Zappos mentioned this in the description. I use them only for jogging\/running and they are great, not too narrow and just support to make my nightly jogs even more enjoyable. I have nothing negative about these shoes.

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Diesel

    Posted: Aug 11, 2010
    Reviewer: Chad S from St. Louis, Missouri
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Great retro shoe! Love the colors and style. Looks great with a pair of jeans or shorts. I added insoles to help make them more comfortable.

    Posted: Aug 11, 2010
    Reviewer: Daniel W from Vancouver, BC
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a full size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Excellent shoe - love the fit, comfort, quality. Zappos shipped them free and I received them the next day; it's incredible! Be warned, Tiger shoes are made pretty big. Go a half size to a full size lower than your typical Nike athletic shoe. I usually wear a size 11 US, I ordered these in a 10 US and they fit perfectly.

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: Asics

    Posted: Aug 11, 2010
    Reviewer: from Indiana
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Felt true to size. I typically wear a 10 1/2, but in these I wear a 10...They're perfect.

    Posted: Aug 6, 2010
    Reviewer: Miranda M from St. Louis, Missouri
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    I bought my first pair of Asics a few months ago and three days later I bought my second pair. I have absolutely fallen in love with Asics Ultimate 81s. My feet are on the larger side (I wear 9.5 to 10s), but I wear a 9 in these. Also one thing that I love about them is that they don't make your feet look big at all like some shoes, which I like a lot. These shoes offer a sporty and comfortable look that's great for casual wear. Also, Zappos offers a fantastic selection of colors by offering neutral color combinations and more "in-your-face" and fun color combinations, which is hard to find in any other store. So thank you Zappos!

    Posted: Aug 6, 2010
    Reviewer: Luis M from
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt a half size larger than marked Shoe Arch: Excellent arch support

    Very nice shoes! Lighter than what I thought, comfortable and fashionable!

    Other Brands Recommended by Reviewer: puma, macbeth

    Posted: Aug 5, 2010
    Reviewer: Melanie D from Pine Grove Mills, PA
    Overall: Rated:5 stars! Comfort: Rated:5 stars! Style: Rated:5 stars!
    Shoe Size: Felt true to size Shoe Arch: Moderate arch support Shoe Width: Felt true to width

    Love these shoes! Comfortable, look great, not "overbuilt." Get lots of compliments!

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