Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I really wanted to like these shoes. They look great but there was a squeak when on linoleum that I couldn't overlook.

I know this shoe is in man's only and you must order the comparable size, but they still run a little large.

I just got these today. On the first fitting they were tight on the sides, and my feet are not especially wide at all. I proceeded to break them in and see if they would stretch and adjust after I walked a couple miles. After a two mile stroll through my neighborhood, the only complaint after that was the way the heel dug into my heel. I was wearing low cut socks, but I wear them with my Brooks running shoes every morning run, and they are fine with those. I am debating whether I should keep them. I feel like for such expensive shoes they are decent but I could probably find a just as sturdy shoe and more comfortable fit elsewhere. I will wait a couple days, sleep on it, then decide if I want to return them. I really wanted to try the Roos but they did not have the color/size combination that I wanted so these were my next choice. Overall, I am not completely confident in the purchase.

A good shoe, but probably my least favorite of the Onitsuka Tiger I've tried, when compared to the Mexico 66 and the Serrano. This shoe feels more chunkier/bulkier than the others, which some may find desirable -- I find it annoying, uncomfortable, and ugly, however.

The shoes feels small but can be remedied by adding back padding. Not as much arch support as expected. Mesh white is very bright and kind of reflective. Overall decent for the gym.

Really cute shoes. But, not quite enough support for me. Wish I could keep them, but not comfy enough.

Absolutely loved the look, but my poor wide feet were no match. They actually hurt before I even tied them. Back to the warehouse you go, Ultimate 81. My feet will make do with the standby Chuck and the new comfort, Saucony Jazz Low Pro.

These are not for women! These are very masculine shoes, and the toe box angles too abruptly. They also are a tad bit too narrow; I'm definitely returning these.

Sorry, but these did not work out for me. The arch is in the wrong place for my foot. The arch in the shoe is too far forward and does not rest in the correct spot. The shoe did not feel correct on my foot. I so wanted them to fit. Maybe the problem is that I'm a female trying to wear a men's/unisex shoe.

These shoes are very cute and stylish. But I wish they were comfortable for me as all the reviews stated. Not sure if it is not enough support or what but the shoes rub across the top of my feet and hurts when I walk. Sadly, I have to return.

The first day I wore these I was walking around a lot. At first I thought they were really comfortable. I wear a size 11 and my feet are a bit wide, and I was happy that I had plenty of toe room. But then after a couple of hours I noticed that the back of the shoe was rubbing on my heel/Achilles tendon. It started off as just a sting, but I still had a mile to walk, and by the end I was walking very slowly and awkwardly because it hurt so much. I had blisters for a few days. Now when I wear them I put duct tape on the spot where it rubs my heel (yes, duct tape on my own skin, not on the shoe) so I don't get blisters. I'm too scared to walk long distances in them, so I haven't tried that again yet. I'm hoping that once they're worn-in, they won't rub anymore.

I really liked everything about these shoes, including the style. Sadly, the little thing on the back that sticks up kept digging into my heel, so the shoes had to be returned. I loved them otherwise.

At first these shoes were great, they looked great, felt great, plenty of people came up to me and gave compliments on them. About three months in the shoes started to fall apart and now having them less than a year they are insanely ugly. The material changed colors, the inside lining came loose, the soles "stick grip" has become flat in some parts. Overall these are very comfortable shoes, but the workmanship leaves a lot of progress needed.

I liked these shoes, they just didn't seem to like me back. I liked the style and fit, but they chafed my heels to blisters.

Love Zappos, don't love these shoes. Great looking sneaker, but it ripped up the back of my heels after one day of wearing. Bought them in May and they still rip up my heels. Won't be buying Asics again.

Nice color, but very uncomfortable. The sole is very hard and I could not wear it for very long since I don't have an arch. Unless you buy insoles, don't buy this shoe with a flat arch.

Overall good shoe. Not as comfortable as everyone boasts. My Puma Cabana Racer II's are way more comfortable. When first wearing them, they tore up the back of my heel and gave blisters. Need to be broken in before they are okay with comfort. These look awesome in shorts though.

Ladies, don't get these. The shoes are okay, but they're really made for guys. I'm a little annoyed that Zappos puts the sizes in both Men's and Women's sizes. I have fairly normal size foot, maybe a little narrow, and these make my feet look really wide. Also, the arches are a little too far forward, but you don't notice as much after you break them in. Otherwise, they were pretty much true to size, maybe slightly big.

These shoes are really comfortable to stand in but walking is a different story. They rub my heel and I would get blistered if I were walking in these all day. I purchased the recommended size, but they may be a half size too big. If you purchase these, make sure you have a nice snug fit.

I bought these primarily for exercise and wearing at the gym. Overall these are great, very comfortable. My only problem with them is that the back goes up way too high. When I wore them for the first few times I got cuts and blisters on the back of my feet because the back was too high. After wearing them in this is not so much of an issue anymore, but I still would not wear them for running or lengthy walks, they are totally not suited for that. Wearing to the gym and going on the bike, fine.

These shoes look awesome, and it pains me to not keep them. They just felt uncomfortable with my arch. Not sure if that's something about my feet, since everyone else seems to like them.

Look okay. Not cushy at all. Also the back keeps scraping my ankle! Not very happy with these but already wore them so I can't return them.

Simple review, style is great, looks great, even got compliments on these shoes (I've never received compliments on shoes), but the shoes are dang uncomfortable. It's like you're walking on a piece of cardboard. Maybe a little better. But yeah, next time, I'm getting some athletic shoes.

After I ordered these shoes I liked the look of them and they were moderately comfortable until they came in contact with a small amount of dirt and stained permanently. Also the material above the toes began to tear on the outside (this also happened to my brother's pair of the same shoe). The shoes did not last much longer than a few months which is a bit frustrating. I don't think I would buy them again.