Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 LE™

Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 LE - Zappos, the FINEST shoe store available anywhere, online or not. With 110% price protection, you've got nothing to worry about. Got the shoes in two days. Great look'n and very light. Only issue is for wide feet, I usually get 2E, it's a bit snug but not uncomfortable.

I love these shoes - These are by far the best shoes I have ever owned -- and I'm very picky. They are incredibly comfortable and so stylish (I have the grey and sage ones). I've been wanting to buy these shoes for months now, but they're selling out of every shoe store near me. Only Zappos had the color and size I wanted and when they came in the mail they were just as cool as I had hoped. Zappos is so fantastic -- I got these shoes in three days. Now I'm never going to take them off.

Great shoe, I even like the gold - I had a great experience buying this shoe from Zappos. I found it for much cheaper on another site, and true to their word, Zappos matched their price and then some, then upgraded my shippng to overnight for free. I was amazed. The shoe is very cool and comfortable. The gold is kind of iridescent, which doesn't show in the picture. Much cooler than it seems.

Treats for your feets! I've only had these shoes for a couple of weeks but the more I wear them, the more I like them. They are light weight, very comfortable, and have the look that an 'average' person can appreciate - plain and functional. They seem to take a little getting used to at first because they are so light and the heel is flat. They really have the feel of a track shoe. But that's fine with me. Too many 'modern' shoes make me feel like I'm wearing disco platforms. Just another great shoe from Asics!

Great Shoes - Awesome shoes. Vintage

These ASICS are not just your basic pair of kicks! They're retro sleek and are so lightweight. I have 3 pairs (silver/lime, black/red, and blue,red and silver)!!! They're the most comfortable asics style and match with everything.

Trendy Sea Green/Grey ASICS - I really love my new shoes, the colors look nicer and a little lighter than the picture. My only complaint is that they are a little bit big. I read previous reviews and ordered them a 1/2 size smaller, but I think if the buyer wants a nice fit, they should order a whole size smaller. But they are great shoes, I recommend them.

This shoe looks great and is really comfortable. I highly recommend any of the Tiger line as they are all cool but the gray/sage is the best. Run larger than most athletic shoes. Fits true to dress shoe size.

Good Looking Comfortable Shoes - These are the most comfortable shoes that I have ever worn, and have easily become my favorite shoes. I would highly recomend them to anyone who would be using them for long periods of walking.

Most comfortable sneaker - I really love the Onitsuka Tigers, it's a very comfortable shoe with a nice look. Could wear them all day long.

I have these in gray/sage plus the regular version in bordeaux/white. The difference between those and this LE model is the regular version has fabric on the rear outstep and instep but the LE has suede. These are the lightest, most comfortable shoes I have ever worn and can't say enough good things about them. I love the Onitsuka Tiger line.

Amazing shoes that look beautiful and feel great. They could use a little more padding under the foot, but the toe is nice and roomy and is very comfortable. They look good with jeans and I recommend them as a winter shoe, but I haven't gotten them wet so I'm not sure how they would be, considering the upper is suede.

Onitsuka Tigers - Great sneakers, incredibly comfortable, perfect condition.

Love this shoe! This is the 3rd pair of this shoe I've owned, and I really just love it. The all (real) leather models are harder to find, so I had to grab this one. The "sand" color is darker in person, more of a light brown, but this shoe still rocks. They are roomy in the toe, so you might want to order a slightly smaller size, but everyone's different. I buy inserts for these shoes to compensate for the out-dated support. They're really comfortable, but you might feel some fatigue if you plan on wearing them for hours upon hours and are on your feet the whole time. Kind of thin, but in a good way.

Great color combo. I ordered the teal/grey/white color, looks great with a pair of jeans on a casual day, and gives off a stylish appearance for walking in the city. However, the Ultimate 81's do run big. This is my 2nd pair in the last couple of years, I recommend sizing a 1/2 size down when ordering.

First of all, lemme start by saying that Zappos.com is the best because they randomly upgraded my shipping for free- I ordered these shoes on a Thursday, and got them the very next day! Thanks Zappos! The shoes themselves are very comfortable and extremely stylish. They are a bit stiff and narrower than I expected, but nothing too drastic. The fit feels fine and true to size. I would highly recommend these shoes to anyone!

Very good shoe for an old design - As a casual fashion sneaker the reintroduced shoes from Asics/Onitsuka can't be beat. I've got two of the Ultimate 81's (one my mother in law got for me from Tokyo) and a pair of the Corsairs. The 81's are comfortable for short periods of time. I would not use these for athletic activities given the other more modern choices available but if you want a fashionable shoe that can double as an athletic shoe you could do worse. I don't wear the shoes everyday so perhaps the fact that one of my pairs is almost three years old and showing little wear and tear shouldn't surprise but that's something to consider.

Tiger- I do love the look of the Tiger. That being said, the Tiger 81 (being modeled after an early 80's track shoe) has great area for the balls of your feet, but it's not good for distance, or standing all day shoe. It's almost a sprinter's shoe. It's very narrow and has almost no arch support. It's a great looking shoe, but don't expect to make it your everyday wear shoe if you have flat/wide feet, and work on your feet all day. Also, the mesh area on the toes, is not very strong and only after a few weeks, one of my toes looks like it might be ripping through any day now. Again, a great looking shoe, but might not be practical for every-day use.

Onitsuka review by a real person - Great look, great feel. Are you ready? Do you wanna climb aboard for the ride of your life?! Fury! Fury is in its sleek design and precision craftsmanship. Durable! Resilient! At ease boys. There's e-nough to go around. Trail of cool, mixed with the sins of the ages, man!!! Hot fingers touch hot tricks! Bust it up! Bring it down for the face, brother!! Maximum wake, if you can chill. All in all, the catch is cool if you can dig!!!!! Sha-Zayam!

Nice kicks- I was pretty pleased with these shoes. I have the same pair in Brown suede/black stripes. These would be a 5/5 if the body was suede instead of the plastic-y material. Really that is the only downside. I like the way these fit.

A great looking shoe - I was pretty excited when I opened my shoe box and saw these shoes. They look great. I wouldn't say they are overly comfortable, but definitely not uncomfortable. I love the colors and the style though. Thanks Zappos for incredibly quick shipping!!

If the shoe fits - Shoes look great, but there isn't much support. I where them to work and have to put gel supports in them. I think they're overpriced too, because they don't look like they were made very well. You can see glue around the soles. I hope they last a long time for the price I paid.

Thanks for the shipping upgrade - I ordered mid-week and was a tad disappointed that I wouldn't have the shoes for a trip I was taking that weekend, but the shoe gods shined down upon me as Zappos gave me a free two day upgrade. Shoes were great too. Way to go Zappos.

Break them in... Good shoes -- not quite comfortable at first, but once broken in they are great.

The onitsuka tiger is not the most comfortable shoe I've ever owned, but they feel good. I wore them to a museum, and after a half day of standing decided that I should add a cushioned insole. On the plus side, they don't need breaking in. They fit my wide feet as long as I wear a thin sock. I think they'll work well in the summer. I can't wait til then to break them out.