Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

A good shoe. Stylish, and fairly comfortable. My only negative comment would be that on the first wear, it rubbed a bit at the top of the back against my ankle/foot and gave me a blister. I think this will subside, though, as the shoe breaks in.

Great shoe, very stylish, but colors and materials leave it susceptible to stains. I would definitely recommend getting a waterproofing product with it as well.

Trying to go minimalist. These are my transition shoes. I had worn Tigers 30 years ago. Glad to see they still make these retro shoes.

Probably runs a half size small. However, it fits like a sock, nice and snug, so if you like some room go a half size up. Very cool and comfortable lightweight shoe.

Comfortable shoe, true to size and stylish. Color is a heather tone and not solid.

These shoes are very narrow in size. They are light as a feather. The bottom of the shoe does not provide much grip for everyday use, great for track exercise. They breathe great. They seem, in my opinion, like they will not last over a year with daily exercise use.

Great shoe but kind of big (wide). I have narrow feet so they look a little big on my feet.

I love the look of these shoes and was psyched to see that they come in size 14! They are a little small in size. Not quite half size, but not a true 14. The width is true to size. Theses shoes looks awesome and are pretty versatile. They have 0 arch support, so if that's a concern, then you may want to skip these, but it's really an issue for me, so I really like them.

Awesome sneaker; really stylish and comfortable. Good for every day wear, but not a work-out sneaker. Only complaint is that sometimes the tongue gets rolled over and can aggravate the top of my foot. That said, I'd buy another pair tomorrow.

The shoes are really cool and look great. They also come with yellow laces, which I'm not sure they mentioned on the product page. Feel a little narrower than my previous pair of Tigers.

I walked/jogged in these for about a week and they were great, at first. Then, because I prefer to wear no-show socks, the vinyl lining on the inside of the heel started to chafe the backs of Achilles tendons and by the time I got back home yesterday, they'd worked the skin raw and I was bleeding. I've decided to return them for a different pair of sneakers that are lined with cotton.

Nice shoe, very light and comfortable. Zappos customer service is even better, polite courteous and informative and if you are unhappy with any purchase, their return policy is guaranteed hassle free.

These are the lightest and coolest shoes I've ever owned! They are a bit slimmer than other shoes of the same size so if your feet are wide order larger.

Definitely a half size smaller than normal sizing. Other than that, great casual sneaker and looks just like the photo.

I bought a pair of these right before a trip, because I wanted a shoe to walk around in that was a little cushier than the Converse I wear most other days. They were pretty comfy at first, though they did end up giving me blisters on the tops of both of my big toes. I think it was because my feet swelled a bit in the humidity. Back home, the shoes have been perfectly comfortable. I like their low profile design. I wish the light grey portion of the shoe was less shiny though.

A+ on style...a good fit snug. Described as running a bit smaller, and I went ahead and ordered my exact size. They do feel a bit snug, and make my feet look smaller than they are. They are comfortable, but when I order a 2nd pair...I am going for the half-size larger, for even more comfort. They do look great!

They look more grey in person then black/grey in the picture. Beautiful shoe nonetheless, and my 8th pair.

Lightweight and comfortable. Very stylish though perhaps better suited for a younger, hipper consumer. I'm 41 so this may be pushing the edge...but they are great for a pair of casual sneaks.

These shoes are stylish and decently comfortable. The arch support is pretty high and actually hurt my feet for a week or so until I broke them in. I've seen a lot of people saying these run small, but I didn't experience this. From what I can tell they feel small because they are more narrow than most shoes, but stretch to your foot pretty quickly. As far as comfort I was a bit disappointed since I've been spoiled by Asics gel tech shoes. If you are looking for style these are your shoes, if you want something comfortable to be on your feet all day, get a pair of asics with the gel tech.

Very stylish. Hard to slip on and off which I love to do. Like but a little pricey in my opinion.

Because of the work I do, I needed a shoe that was silent and don't have that hard back to the shoe. These shoes are perfect for that. However, they are very tight. I use custom orthotics. Removing the insole of these shoes is a p.i.t.a. They used the strongest glue on the planet and applied it to the whole insole (they were really worried about the insole flying away). After putting in my own insole, there's not much room for my foot. I still like them and will buy them again.

I loved the first pair of Ultimate 81's I bought, so I bought a second pair about 8 months later. The material on the back of the heel is different, and uncomfortable. The first pair, in blue, had a fabric back; the second pair has a synthetic leather by the back heel, and it is uncomfortable in comparison. As you look through the colors, you'll see that most colors now have the synthetic back, while a couple still have the comfortable cloth mesh back. Be forewarned.

I have a few pairs of Tigers. I love them all. This pair is just as good. The only weird thing about this pair is the tongue folds up and bothers the top of my foot sometimes.

Very sleek, very casual. Not the greatest for support. I have high arches, and I could use a little more support. Regardless, I think these shoes are awesome. The extra shoelaces are a plus, but I am not sure if I would actually use them.