Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I bought these shoes because I wanted a pair of cute, casual tennis shoes to wear to work and when I run errands (as opposed my regular athletic/gym shoes). While these shoes get 5 stars for style, I have found them terribly uncomfortable when I'm walking on hard floors such as the grocery/big box store. After about 30 minutes, my feet just ACHE. So much so that I have to take my shoes off and stretch my feet as soon as I get in the car. It might just be a matter of trying different, more supportive insoles. Or, it might be that these shoes are cute, but only when I'm sitting down.

I love these shoes. lightweight, don't squeak, keep my feet dry and comfortable, get lots of compliments. However, sole does not stand up. I do not do anything physical - no jogging, running, biking, etc and the soles wear out in 4-5 months. I do wear them every day. I just get another pair and complain.

The arch support on these is way up near the fore-foot and NOT under your arch. They are really flat with no padding, not comfy at all. Too bad, because I think they look really good.

Let me start off by saying I love the style of these and that they come in so many colors. That being said, I have to say that these sneakers are HARD. I couldn't believe it when I put them on. The insole is glued in, which was a bummer, but after the first day of wearing them, I ripped the insoles out and replaced them with something softer. I couldn't take it anymore. The arch support felt like a rock digging into the bottom of my foot. I have low arches, so maybe that is the problem. But really, the insole has absolutely no cushioning value whatsoever.

As much as I love the style of Tigers, they just really seem to narrow for my feet. I wear a 9.5/10 medium width, yet I feel as though even the men's sizing isn't wide enough. Don't get it. Would love to find a similar alternative.

A great shoe, but wears out quickly. The tread is really thin, so about six months of constant use (I walk everywhere) and they are about ready to be replaced. That being said, they've been incredibly comfy since the minute I put them on.

I read a review that said they use these shoes for parkour and I think they would do well for that but I'm a valet and using these for work wasn't a good idea. They are a vary hard shoe and I would not recommend you do any prolonged standing or running.

The black and silver color has a stylish woven texture, like denim. Unfortunately both shoes developed a rip within a month of normal wear in the exact same spot, around the ankle.

I really love the look of these shoes, but when I tried them on the arch area felt like a giant bump and the back of the shoe rubbed on my achilles tendon. Just from walking around the house for a minute I knew the rubbing would drive me crazy. So sad, I spent hours looking for a decent non neon pair of casual tennis shoes and these are so cute.

Super cute, but not much support. Could use some extra support with an insole, but that would require going up at least a half size.

They definitely were not comfy right of of the box, and they're still not really all that great. They squish my toes, and sometimes they go a bit numb. But they're better than all the other shoes I've tried so far, so I just sort of settled for them.. They also get dirty very easily, I don't like that at all. Nothing is hidden on these things, it all REALLY shows up.

Ordered the navy and white, they are closer to black. I have another pair of Onitsuka Tigers, and these didn't fit the same. They seemed a bit longer and wider in the foot bed. Due to the fit and color I returned them.

I ordered these based upon the recommendations and looked forward to great walking shoes. However, I need orthotics for plantar fasciitis and the insole was not removable. So, to my disappointment, I have to return these.

The good news: They look as sharp in real life as they do in the photos. They're insanely light. The bad news: These sneakers feel kind of cheap. They are slightly narrow and are feather-light, but not in the strong-but-light manner like great running shoes. I wear them infrequently because I'm waiting for something (salty slush, mud or grease) to permanently mar them.

This shoe looks great, and the fit was good enough. I had a big problem with the breathability of these shoes. I really don't have sweaty or stinky feet, but after wearing these for a few days, they have gotten unbearable.

Had an old pair of these and they were great. I'm a little disappointed with the fit of these. They are uncomfortably narrow in the front and quite loose in the heal. I hope that breaking them in and rigging the laces a different way will help. As for style they are very sharp. Should be noted that in the images they look grey whereas the actual shoe has a silver metallic look. Does not have the best traction.

I liked these a lot, but the durability just isn't there. Very comfortable, but the sole wears out quick. The cushioning is shot. Too bad because I love them, but I'm not paying this much again for shoes that don't go the distance. If they sold durable versions for twice as much, I'd be in.

I ordered a pair for my boyfriend after raving about my love for Onitsuka. He decided on the Black/Steel Grey but the colors look almost like denim material, and the "steel grey" has a somewhat shiny appearance, though I've noticed it's become less so with wear. He says they're comfortable and I like the way they look. Overall, they're just okay.

Shoe looks pretty good except for the white at the bottom but that's not too much of a problem. It's not super comfy. It's not like my feet hurt immediately, but this isn't the shoe for standing in for hours. My biggest complain is how my pants drape on them compared to other shoes. Somehow, these hug my heel a little more than other shoes (less padding in the back) and they have a slicker cloth, so sometimes my jeans will end up at the back of the shoe near the ground whereas the jean leg will stay higher up on most other shoes.

The insoles of these shoes are very hard, which is nice for arch support but overall not comfortable.

The shoes look great, but if you have flat feet, I would take a pass on these. The insole can only be removed by ripping it away from the sole. I have yet to try it. I've tried to wear them with the original insole and an insert, but they still cause me back and hip discomfort. I'm still considering returning them.

These shoes are comfortable and cute, but I am sending them back. They squeak like crazy on a hard floor. I bought them for work at a hospital so these won't work for me!

I love these shoes immensely. Like, I don't think you understand the love I have for them. They are stylish, comfortable, and just great for casual wear. However, I have been very disappointed in the quality of the shoe build. I have owned them for about 9 months. I don't do anything extreme in them—I go to school and work in an office. These haven't ever seen a hard day. After just a few months, however, they are literally falling apart. The sole bed has multiple places where it is worn through, and the rubber on the bottom is coming detached from the front and back of the shoe. In addition, the "tread" of this shoe started to wear away just a few weeks in, which now makes wearing them on wet floors quite the adventure. I love these shoes, but I'm disappointed in the quality, especially from Onitsuka.