Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

They felt a bit smaller than that size usually fits me, still a cute style of shoe maybe next time ill size up.

Fit great right out of the box!

Wore these shoes throughout a recent trip to Disneyland. They were comfortable out of the box and my feet didn't hurt even after three days at the park. I have no arch in my foot, so can't comment on arch support.

They fit really well and are comfortable when laced up. My only complaint is that the sole is thin so when you're walking you can feel the impact a little more than I would like.

Perfect fit for my slightly narrow foot. Good arch support. Will buy again

I have loved older pairs of the Onitsuka Tigers and the newer ones have kept up with the quality. This pair was a bit tight when I first got them on but they have settled nicely and they are breaking in well for me. The width of these are great for wider forefoot folks. Akeen to Keen boots. The arch is decent.

fit good, actually a different pair arrived then ordered but the size was right and they discounted it so kept it. Unfortunately tearing up quickly- within a week. but Zappos customer service is great

This shoe looks great, but lacks comfort. I would not be able to walk long distances, or wear this shoe all day without the balls of my feet feeling achy. It is more comfortable than my Chucks, but not much more. However if I add a little cushion, I think that it would definitely help. I love the overall look of this shoe, and the fit in terms of size.

I tried both the charcoal and the olive, and my star ratings are based on the olive, because the manufacturing consistency problems mentioned in other reviews are real. 7.5 in the olive fit nicely, though the vertical space in the shoe is a little shallow, so that my big toe touches the top of the shoe a little more than I'd like. For the charcoal in the same size, the vertical toe-space problem was much worse; it felt like the shoe was too small, even though there was almost a thumb's width of space between my toe and the end of the shoe. (As far as I know, I don't have unusually thick toes!) So although I liked that color better, I returned it, because I knew the big toe constantly hitting the top would be too annoying (and probably put holes in my socks and the shoe). That aside, the olive shoes are really cute and pretty comfy; they don't have a ton of cushioning, but there is a bit of arch support, and the heel is elevated a little, so they're not completely flat.

A bit big.

Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81s are very good sneakers. This is my third pair I've bought over the course of the last 15+ years. I really like how they look aesthetically, and that they are lightweight and pretty comfortable. The only criticism I have of them--which if addressed would make them the perfect sneakers in my opinion--is that the outsole/tread on the bottom is pretty thin and wears down pretty quickly. After 1-2 years of regular use you'll notice how much the outsole/bottom tread has already worn down and how much grip you're missing. They are still wearable at that point--I've worn each pair I've had for at least 4 years. But they do become more slippery, less comfortable, and more difficult to use in inclement weather (snow, ice, or even heavy or moderate rain). Having dedicated winter and/or rain shoes and only using the Onitsuka Tigers during fall, spring, and summer would help with this issue to some degree and could prolong a pair's shelf life by a little bit, but the outsole is thin and of low quality enough that even if you only wear them during fall, spring, and summer you will still notice the outsole/bottom tread become a decent amount worse after only 2 years or so of regular use. Like I said, if the outsole/bottom tread was improved these would without a question be the perfect pair of sneakers. That said, given the list price--and the fact they are often available discounted to some degree--I don't think that one issue detracts too much from the overall quality.

I normally were another brand and decided to try something new. I really like the style and they areTvery comfortable. I normally were 7.5 but with these sneakers I had to go up 1/2 size. I have narrow feet and no ankles but the size 6 was extremely small. No big deal I just wear with socks or footies

They run a bit narrow in my experience. I’d size up a half, but I already have more room in the toe box than I like. The first day was pretty uncomfortable, but they’ve started to break in/relax a bit and are pretty comfortable (though still snug in the width) after a week of wear. The sole/cushioning is thus-far really comfortable as well.

Nice comfortable shoe - I could use a larger width.

Cool, inexpensive shoe that lasted about 1 year. The style on this shoe is undeniably cool. Compared to the Mexico 66, it's far more comfortable and fit me better. When I first bought them, they were pretty narrow on my feet. It felt like I was wearing very thick, tight socks, almost. But after a while the width loosened. They've been a good all-around everyday shoe for me for the last year. About 9 months into wearing them, however, a small tear appeared in the mesh knitting above the toes. I was able to repair it myself with some sewing thread, but it was a shame that it happened so early. Other than that, the rubber tip on the toe of the shoe was easy to accidentally get caught on things, so within the first two months of owning the shoes, both those rubber tips had become pulled juuust slightly away from the fabric, leaving a tiny gap which, of course, bothered me every time I saw it. For the low price they're offered at, I think they were a bargain. I've had shoes twice the price last the same amount of time before falling apart too, so I can't fault them on that.

These are the best fitting shoes I have ever worn. I just ordered my fifth or sixth pair. The sole should be glued better on the front of all these shoes. This is what shortens their lifespan.

Here’s a quick review. Really great style, very light weight, could use more support. I live in New York City and walk a lot on hard pavement. These would be much better if there was double the cushion to support the foot.

Super cute! Footbed is a little hard, but there is a little arch bump which is nice. I wear these on casual fridays with jeans. A tiny bit of platform makes me just a bit taller.

Felt slightly snug

Very sleek and stylish but felt like I was walking barefoot and not in a good way. Returned and went with Lems, definitely not as stylish but like walking barefoot in a good way. Even in the city.

Great shoes, moderate support but good for the style of shoe. Very lightweight which is nice and they look good. I received in a Zappos repackaged box which was a little weird, I expect to get my items in the mfg box unless I’m made aware ahead of time so that was disappointing Zappos.

Shoe looks awesome, quality seems nice, but definitely too narrow for me out of the box. Hopefully they break in.

Serve their purpose for me when I do parkour. I’m a beginner and they have better grip then reg shoes.

I guess these are unisex as they have a men's size and an equivalent 2 women's size. I wear women's 9, but the shoes I received are a full size too large. Width-wise they fit fine. Looked nice, but went back. I'm not exchanging them as I'm not sure of the practicality of the white color.

These felt great right out of the box! I only returned them because they looked a little too drab for me, I needed more contrast in the color/stripes. I ended up buying another pair in a different color.