Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Sweet shoes: - You already know why they're awesome, because you're browsing this page. - Felt true to size, roomy toe box. This is a really welcome change from the super narrow Pumas/Nikes and their ilk that a wide-footed guy like me can't deal with. - Soft and comfortable ride, but cushioning as a whole is insufficient. I'll be getting nice, thick, soft insoles for this thing a few months' time. - Canvas/mesh can be good or bad: good in summer, bad in Chicago winter. - Nice colors. The green is a nice, laid back look.

Fun shoes - They are eye catching... I got a lot of compliments on the shoes. However, the backs were not very comfortable. I have to wear long socks so they don't bother me that much.

I ordered this shoe twice, only to send it back both times. I really liked the design & colors (black/white/gold/navy), but ultimately it just didn't work. It felt very thin underfoot, and I was afraid it would be awful on hard surfaces. It did seem to have some arch support, which is a bonus, but again, just too thin on the bottom.

I think this shoe is very comfortable for a high heel. It is a very cute shoe with unique details. Great for the office or going out.

Nice - Very nice shoes, I've been looking for an alternative to wearing air force ones, and these shoes are an excellent choice. Very nice looking; grown up status.

It was a great purchase - I really like the shoes because they look amazing, but comfort wise they are not the greatest. The shoes make my heels hurt when I stand for a long time.

The Tiger - These Tigers are great; I love the overall look and feel of these shoes. It took a week for me to be able to break them in properly, and during the overall process a blister formed on my right heel. The blister was a little bit of a pain, but it was the first time I have ever worn a shoe of this type, so that's easy to see why it happened. The shoe itself if quite comfortable, so there are no complaints on that side. Another thing to note is that they are very low riding, so be aware of what you'll be walking through before sliding them on your feet in the morning. I made that mistake a couple times, because I like the shoe so much and didn't really care what the conditions were like outside. In conclusion, the Onitsuka Tigers were a great purchase; you can't go wrong with them and their price.

Quality shoes, worth the money - I received the shoes in typical Zappos manner, way ahead of schedule. I knew from the start that Asics shoes fit me very well, so the fit was great. The white color I got gets dirty easily, but that has nothing to do with Zappos. Great shoes, fit well, look great!

Cool, Original Shoe! No one else has this is shoe - I love that. And I get tons of compliments. I like that they make any outfit I wear hip! They are fairly comfy and come with two pairs of laces.

Very cute - I have this shoe in other colors and love it; this one is great as well... really like the non-pastels (which is hard to find in women's shoes). Had to break it in a bit more than I usually do with Asics b/f it was comfortable... but I think because it is all nylon (or something like that).

Pretty good shoe - Looks pretty good. The right shoe gave me a blister on my heel after the first few times I wore it, but after I got them broken in that stopped; they look good but I wish they were all leather. I have fairly wide feet and these shoes are comfortable.

Amazing Asics as usual - Great shoes! Feel similar to other Asics models as far as fit, size, width, arch, etc. As these particular Asics are a bit cheaper than other models, they do feel it, and you can tell as the Asics stripes on the sides are starting to fray. For the price, with the variety of color arrangements, you can't go wrong. Great all-around shoes.

Great shoe - Felt like a true size 14, other models of same shoe often 1/2 size smaller. Comfy, light weight, great colour scheme. My third pair of Ultimates.

I love these boots. I like how unique they look and also that the heel isn't as high as other cowboy boots -- and the toe isn't too pointy. I would caution that they run big. I'm usually a 10 in boots and it's slightly too big for me. I'm deciding now between the 9 1/2 or the 9. Either way, comfortable, cool boots.

Tiger Rub-off - Well to find this shoe at any site and for only $60 was pretty awesome considering I had been searching for this particular item for some time now. However, only after a couple weeks, the Tiger logo on the back of the right shoe completely rubbed off, which is unusual as I have owned Tigers before (not from this site), and this has never been an issue.

Still a comfortable shoe- These shoes are some of the most comfortable sneakers I have owned. The only thing that I don't like about them is that they used to be made from ventilated leather instead of the nylon they use now. They are less expensive now, but I fear that they won't last as long as my old leather Onitsukas.

Some flaws - Great look, no one can argue with that. When I put the shoe on, however, the heel felt so foreign to my foot, and upon walking a few minutes, the awkward feeling was only exaggerated further. I'm sure this is something I can get used to, but until then, 4/5 on the comfort. Other than that, the back of the shoe is really unfriendly to shoe tongues; it can get tricky putting them on.

These shoes are SHARP! My only surprise was how thin they seem to be. I live in MN and these are definitely not a solid winter shoe. These are my first Tigers, so that might be the reason it was a surprise. I'm not saying I'm drudging through snow banks, but anyone in a winter climate knows that we don't always get to choose our walking conditions. I'll probably rock these shoes until the first snow fall and revive them in the spring. Man, are they sharp though.

I love the way the shoe looks, am satisfied with the heel support I get from it, but for some reason, the right shoe keeps scratching the back of my foot (got a cut from it). The same thing doesn't seem to be happening with the left shoe, so I'm not sure what the problem is. Otherwise, I would give the product 5 stars all around.

A fun shoe - This is for the white/ink blue version. The shoes look great. I have received many compliments and questions about these shoes.

Cute... took a while to break in - I really wanted black Asics but they were not to be had... so I went for these shoes and I love them. I am a solid size 7 in women's shoes and found that the men's size 6 (supposedly women's size 7.5) fit PERFECTLY. These shoes do not breathe very well. The first 2-3 days they wore through my socks and messed up my ankle area. I probably had to walk 10 miles in them to break them in. (I walk 2 miles/day most days.) Nonetheless, I love the look and now that I've broken them in and purchased some Odor Eaters. I'm good to go.

Kicking it Old School - This is a pretty basic shoe; it is a true to size. It's a great shoe for getting around town or just hanging around the house. It's definitely not a shoe I would train in, but great for kicking around.

Please read - I really wish I ordered a size smaller. After breaking them in and getting used to the larger sized shoe it’s been awesome. REALLY GET A SIZE SMALLER!!!!

Excellent Look, Comfortable Fit - I broke in these shoes by walking about 5 miles of the Bay to Breakers last month, and they help up pretty nice. Excellent looking shoe and definitely the 'coolest' ones in my closet right now.

Great balance of comfort & funk - I was looking for something funky, cool, but also strong enough and comfortable enough to last me longer than a few months. The little bit of support around the toes really helps. The comfort level is decent for a cool looking shoe.