Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Great, comfortable shoes so far! The cushioning is a little light so I'd keep them for casual use and find something else for running or sports. They also came with a set of grey laces in case the red is a little much for you.

Great style! The U81 has a great look in this color combo, and it feels like a track and field running sneaker ie narrow, light, and with a thinner sole than I expected. If you want an Onitsuka with more stability and width definitely check out the Colorado Eighty-Five, great sneaker maybe GOAT status. The Ultimate 81 still holds it down and represents the quality you come to expect from Asics.

It's hard to tell from the photos but the main material is a shiny fabric, like a ski jacket. It's not the suede or mesh fabric type like some of the other Onitsukas.

I purchased this specific color because it was denoted vegan, which is great. I received it on time and the fit is perfect. It takes awhile to break in, at least for one of my feet, but overall, very comfortable and animal-friendly!

I purchased these shoes a little over a year ago to wear primarily to work, where I stand most of the day. Overall they are pretty comfortable (though not as comfortable as my Nike's, but that is to be expected given the types of shoes). I love the way they look as well as the color choices, but I do have one complaint: they smell. Within an hour of having these shoes on, I can smell my shoes (dirty, sweaty, stinky feet smell), which can be embarrassing if other people notice. Initially I assumed it was me, due to a medication change, but it is definitely the shoes as this problem doesn't happen with any of my other shoes, and my socks are never damp or smell once I take the shoes off. And since the insoles are not removable, I just don't wear them anymore. I hate washing my shoes in the washing machine but that's what I'll be doing soon.

The green is a lot brighter in person than I was led to believe from the pictures. Clashed with nearly all of my clothes. Also, I did not find the reviews on here stating it felt half a size smaller to be true. Based on those, I bought half a size larger, and they were too big!

These are absolutely great pair of shoes. Not only do they complement almost any outfit but they are comfortable as well. The only complaint I have is that it takes about a week to get use to these shoes if you are a converse fan which have a completely flat soul. Beyond that I don't think you will be unhappy with this purchase.

I bought this shoe to use in the gym and I like it a lot. It's very lightweight and soft. It's good to run in, very quiet, but also good to use casually.

Great looking shoe. The sizing is right on. They are not the most comfortable shoe I've ever worn but I still love them.

Great shoes, fit as expected and so easy to get with Zappos. They are very comfortable, but not if you're planning on running a marathon.

These shoes are comfortable, but not the most comfortable of this style that I've owned before. There is sometimes a slight rubbing in the Achilles tendon area, but that seemed to mostly go away after a few weeks.

The sizes are off for women! I wear a 9 1/2, and after ordering them in that size and then 9, am now having to order an 8 1/2!

I purchased these because : a) they are not ugly, like most athletic shoes, and b) the soles are as close to flat as you can get. For me, the first time I tried them on, they felt weird, because I felt the arch support is oddly placed - like a little too close to the heel - but I have ridiculously high arches. I figure it will squish out over time. (I only wear them to the gym 3x a week.) I've gotten used to the way they feel, and don't really think about it anymore. I will probably get another pair when these wear out.

A good shoe. In my opinion, many shoes of this style are not super-comfortable (I am a runner and I am used to shoes feeling a little more form-fitting around my feet), but on the 'up-side', my narrow feet in this medium width shoe do stay cool with the extra space for air circulation...and they still fit fairly comfortably. Also, the shoes do have a bit of a shiny appearance that isn't displayed in the picture above.

I love the shoe for its light weight but the arch was in the wrong place. Had it been in the right place for me, I would have kept them!

Overall these shoes are very comfortable but the flap on the heel is too tall and rubbed on my heel all day. I had to return them. Otherwise, these were great.

A great shoe for the price, it feels like a walk in the clouds. Plus they are so stylish and it seems made from quality materials.

Tigers are awesome shoes. Comfortable and great looking, this pair is a little loud with the coloring. Zappos hooked up free 2 day shipping, so after ordering late night on a Monday I had them waiting for me on Wednesday morning.

Love these shoes. Perfect blend of style and daily comfort. Wear with jeans or leggings. Very happy with my Zappos purchase.

I initially ordered these shoes for running. While it's a very attractive and lightweight shoe, it doesn't seem to have much cushioning inside for running. They also don't come in a wide width, so my feet were very snug on the inside. I do, however, love Zappos and got a different pair of shoes with a free shipping upgrade and got them the very next day!

I like these shoes. They are not super warm (it's winter in Illinois right now), but I think they're sharp-looking and comfortable.

I bought these shoes at the beginning of summer 2010 (about 8 months ago). I really like the way they look, and I ended up choosing them because I thought they would last me at least a year or two. I started wearing them daily, as I'm a nanny and take the kids on walks to the park, etc. I was really bummed to see that after only a week or so of wearing them during the summer, the white, mesh material started to yellow from sweat. I would still recommend them to a friend. They're comfortable and practical, in addition to looking great, just buyer-beware when deciding on a final color.

At first I wasnt sure about the shoes, but once they got here I thought of them differently. They are pretty comfortable and not to bad looking. If you get these shoes uou wont be very sorry.

These are great looking shoes. They aren't exactly as comfortable as I had hoped but they are alright. A day after I ordered them I received an email from Zappos saying they upgraded my shipping to overnight and I thought "sure, whatever." Then they showed up the very next day. Zappos is awesome and has better prices than any store near me.

Have had these shoes for about 2 weeks. They look good with both orange and dark blue laces, and fit well. I actually wish they would make a running shoe like this, but with a softer mesh. Anyway, show is great. I'm getting a second pair.