Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

For someone ordering smaller sizes this is not comfortable the material where the shoe bends where the shoe strings are, digs into your toe area (the part where your toes starts) I found it painful and sadly not willing to keep for the price paid.

I love these shoes, especially the way that they look; however, I purchased a pair of Ultimate 81's in April 2015 and now, it's August 2015, and the soles are already worn slick, the heel and ball areas of the innersole are worn through, most seams are straying, and the sole won't stick to the toe of the shoe. All in all my 4 month old pair of shoes look like I've been wearing them for a year or more. I guess the quality has just gone downhill because my older pairs lasted forever. Heed warning and find these cheap as possible because they're worth less a pair at most.

First shoes that I have ever ordered online. I was looking for a comfortable low profile sneaker to that I could do a lot of walking in around town. These shoes are just ok. The toe area seems a bit too wide which causes my toes to spread out which is actually a little uncomfortable in a shoe. They aren't quite as attractive as I thought they looked in the picture.

This is a great looking shoe that if I was 30 years younger would buy in a second. Unfortunately I have fallen arches so I have to return them.

They don't fit like the other Ultimate 81 models but I think it's because of the material on the front. They fit okay, though I wish Zappos would have the all black with the gum bottoms available. I can't find them anywhere.

I really wanted to rate this shoe 5 stars. It looks and feels great, but it stinks! Or maybe it's just that I stink!? I basically just wear it to work where I'm sitting behind a desk most of the day, and within my first couple of weeks wearing it a nasty odor has developed. Again, maybe it is me and not the shoe...but I've got several other athletic, dress, casual, soccer, hiking, etc shoes and this is the only one I've got this issue with. It's disappointing as I otherwise do love the shoe.

The Ultimate 81s are constantly being revised and reinvented, and the ones currently available have soles as hard as a rock. They're rigid and inflexible compared to older iterations of this shoe, and I'm definitely not into it. The flexible sole of the original design was a huge part of the draw for me, as well as one of the reasons I bought them consistently for so many years. I've been rather annoyed with the constantly changing design in recent years, as I never know what I'm going to get when I buy a new pair. The ones that are being manufactured right now have a different interior than the old ones, including a fabric-and-padding insole (it's basically the same insole you'll find on a modern running shoe) in place of the perforated EVA/foam insole of past years. I reckon this could be a reason for the flexibility issue. The aesthetic appeal has been compromised too, as the silhouette of the shoe has changed (it's somewhat rounder, less sleek, and lacks the shape that had always made them distinctive). I probably won't be buying any more pairs after my current (new) pair, as the structural changes have made them increasingly less comfortable and less wearable aesthetically.

These shoes have amazing potential be unfortunately fall short. The white material on the top of the foot is a weird material and it looks blue in person. It's devastating and ruined the shoe for me. They also run about a 1/2 size small

I haven't been too excited to start wearing these. They look a little bit plastic-y and busy, which does not carry through in the photos. Disappointing. Perhaps they'll "relax" a bit once they start to get dirty and broken in?

I like the look of the shoe but overall it felt stiff. I wore them around the house for about an hour and my feet felt as if they had a mild case of pins and needles. The shoes were not too small and adjustments to the laces as well as the tongue did not help. I have wide feet so that is likely the issue. It would require a lot of wear for these to feel soft and comfortable which means they wouldn't become part of my wardrobe.

Not quite the color I was expecting. The mesh was baby blue and the suede was a darker tan color than shown. If it was actually the color shown I'd probably be keeping them.

I only wear women's Asics running shoes for workouts. I wanted a casual walking sneaker. While these had great arch support, all other aspects of support fell short for me.

These are fine shoes, but they don't breathe very well. By the end of the day, my feet are sweatier than other shoes that I have owned. I am actually being forced to consider odor eaters or something.

I had to return these, the arch support was too much, felt like there was a ball poking my foot. They look good though and seemed to fit true to size.

A good shoe for packed dirt/treadmill and I liked the strong arch support. But the sole is thin, vibram-like, making it unsuitable for paved surfaces unless you're already a fan of minimalist shoes. The top of the heels dug into my feet, creating hot spots and reason to send this product back.

I've been a waitress for four years and have purchased four pairs of these shoes. They last a little over a year with heavy use before they start losing their comfort and looking scraggly. Obviously I've been happy with the product, which fits wonderfully and doesn't look like "waitress shoes" -- I can wear these with jeans pretty much anywhere. However, the price for the shoes has gone up gradually, and the quality from my first pair to my last has gone downhill. I used to be able to wear these shoes for 12-14 hour work days and my feet didn't suffer one bit. Nowadays, I will wear them for six hours and have to change to a different style shoe (Tom's or Dansko) to finish out the day. I don't know if they changed the materials or what, but something definitely changed and this is the last pair I will own for work purposes. Currently exploring the world of Keen and Chaco for a solid work shoe.

Great looking shoe and I really, REALLY wanted these to work out for me but my foot is too wide to work with this shoe. I never buy wide fit shoes because normally, regular width work but this shoe was too snug. I ended up giving these to my bother.

Very styling profiling shoe. The sole is extremely flat and never conforms to your feet. Personally I would get NB 574. Fine for lounging around and short walks but after standing or walking a fair amount of time my feet would begin to hurt.

Love the look of this shoe but it will be going back. Not enough comfort for these tired feet. The sneaker lacks cushioning in the front of shoe which is a shame because it's darn cute. If it was a less expensive buy I'd keep them as a "fashion shoe." I should note that my husband has a pair and likes them just fine. Zappos customer service cannot be beat!

It's a great shoe, but the picture is a little deceptive. In the picture the shoe looks a nice minty green, but in actuality it's a much stronger polo/golf course green.

These shoes are super cute and really would work well with anything in my wardrobe. But the construction felt a little stiff (like cardboard) and didn't seem like it would wear in well. They were true to size, just not comfortable enough to justify keeping. Bummer.

I love the style, but these kicks are overpriced and not built to last. I was nearly forced to retire mine after only two months, due to regular walking. The soles are just way too thin. The Saucony Jazz are a much better bang for the buck.

I have a long narrow foot, and this shoe didn't feel good. The arch was set too far forward. There was also too much fabric on the toes, which put pressure on my bunions. Might be better for someone with a wide foot.

The soles are really hard. It was uncomfortable compared to the "Serrano" model. I'll just have to wait until the Serrano comes out with more colors.

These shoes have a hard sole that is uncomfortable at first. It does break in but only so much. They are very breathable shoes but the fabric is very thin so you have to make sure to stay away from anything pointy or remotely pointy. My shoes got a tear in the upper sole in the first day. Overall I would say these shoes are at best what you get for less expensive shoes. I wouldn't recommend them to anyone.