Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Love the look of these shoes, but they rubbed on the back of my heels so much that they gave me blisters and I couldn't wear them anymore. If I had known better, I would've ordered a half size up so the back of my heels wouldn't touch. Sadly I had to give them to my sister and now Zappos doesn't carry the color I ordered in my size (red white and blue ones).

Super comfortable, great style. Insole fell apart within the first month of light to moderate use. Generally feels like it's going to fall apart soon, but looks and feels great.

Doesn't feel narrow, but looks very narrow. Comfy, stylish, but looks/feels more like a wrestling shoe than a tennis shoe.

Wider than I expected (especially around the toe area); however, overall a very comfortable shoe.

I had another Asics shoe that I loved so ordered this one. It is not as good because it is much lighter in construction -- fine for general wear, but not a good hiking shoe like the other.

This shoe was quite a disappointment for me. The photos online make them look very neat, and stylish. However, once on your feet, the shoes look goofy. I found that they really didn't look good at all in jeans and certainly not in shorts. They are rather comfy, but just plain and simple don't look very good on your feet.

The shoes were really not as comfortable or stylish as I had hoped. The back digs into the back of my ankle area and my skin gets rubbed red. I\'ve been wearing longer socks and that helps.

I like the styling but they quality is not what I expected. There are a couple of flaws in the stitching and the fabric above the right toe bulges a bit. Otherwise, they\'re very lightweight, and moderately comfortable but definitely not running shoes.

Cool looking shoe. Very stylish looking. Unfortunately I returned these shoes because they get very hot. They have no vents, and my feet felt really hot, and moist from no ventilation. Too bad, really like them.

Solid shoe so far. I bought a 10 and it feels like it might actually be a 10.5 or even 11. But other than that it\'s fine.

The shoe is not the most comfortable one and the quality is not the best. Is just fashionable. I also think that this type of shoe was not made to be the most comfortable one. The size that I ordered was a little bit small, so I call Zappos and I had the correct size the next day. The Zappos service was awesome and I really recommend it.

I bought these in cocoa\/orange. I love the style. I was hoping the other set of laces would be orange but actually turned out to be white. After reading people\'s reviews, I was expecting them to be really comfortable. I was a little disappointed. They are a bit rough and have a nylon kind of feel on the inside. The back is high and caused some discomfort and blisters for the first couple of days. They are also not very breathable and cause my feet to get a bit sweaty after walking (which my feet never do in any of my other shoes). Sole doesn\'t have much cushioning either. I thought of returning them but the style is so unique and cool that I decided to keep them. Now, a week later, I\'m getting used to them and they are much more comfortable. I don\'t think I\'ll buy Onitsuka tigers again.

These shoes are look cute, but they were really uncomfortable for the first 10 times I wore them. I wear a woman's size 9, so I bought these shoes in a man's size 7.5.). They fit well overall, but there's no arch support, and the back part of the shoe really cuts into my heel. Even when I wear thick athletic socks, my heel really hurts and sometimes even bleeds!

Very good looking, but definitely more of a fashion shoe then a functional athletic shoe. Like the other reviews state, the back top lip does rub on the back of the ankle causing blisters, but nothing a band-aid or moleskin can't cure for the first few wears. The inside soles are not that supportive, but good for a simple outing. Good trendy shoe, but not for actual athletic activity.

It\'s a nice pair of shoes but I was disappointed with the fabric\'s texture. Other models have a more textile feeling to it, and this one feels more plastic.

Love the look of this shoe. The sole is not thick enough to use for much more than short walks and good looks. It is also sort of narrow, thus seems more narrow than labeled. I love Zappos deliverers (quick, quicker, quietest) so I can change the size or color before I forget what I ordered.

Only comfortable for short periods. Not enough shock absorption for long walks or when standing for longer periods.

These shoes are very cute, but I have to say that I can\'t walk around in the them all day without my feet hurting. I wouldn\'t recommend them for people with flat fleet.

I really wanted to love this shoe but the rubber on the back of the heel rubbed the skin above my heels (around the Achilles\' tendon) terribly. Five minutes of walking caused so much heat I could feel the blisters forming right away, so I had to return them. It\'s possible I could have broken them in but I wanted to return them before wearing them too much.

comfortable and cool/breathable. I’m happy with these overall. However, the soles are not great for outdoor use. Gravel gets stuck in them and won’t come out without major scrubbing.

I bought the black one with smooth leather, and was disappointed at how stiff it was even after breaking it in. According to the tag on the shoe, it is made of synthetic leather. I was expecting it to be real leather like on the Onitsuka Tiger Mexico 66, however, these feel a bit cheaper in comparison. I use this as an everyday walking shoe and found it hard to slip on and off without untying the laces each time because there is leather on the inside on the back of the shoe with a rubbery texture which prevents sliding. I noticed that different colored versions of this shoe uses different materials for various parts of the shoe as well. I think that if I had chosen a shoe that was suede, fabric, or a mix of the two over the smooth leather, it would've been a lot more comfortable. Walking comfort feels good and natural to me because there is minimal padding and arch support. MY ADVICE: STAY AWAY FROM THE SMOOTH LEATHER MODELS IF YOU CAN!

I bought the Black/Stone Grey Tigers. They look great with a pair of jeans, but they are by no means perfect. I didn\'t realize that there is a reflective section on the back, so I probably wouldn\'t wear them with shorts, and although I did not expect to go running in these shoes, there is definitly too little padding to do any sort of serious workout. I also couldn\'t tell from the pictures that the material for this color is a woven, shiny polyester. These shoes are really cool, just maybe not for everything.

I bought these shoes in black/steel. It was a really tough choice and I was looking for a shoe that would go with everything. In the picture I would say they look almost a little fuzzy like wool or something. There isn't a good description of the material, but when I got them they are like shiny jeans, and I wasn't sure if I was digging them. I decided to wear them around for a bit and see. As far as the color goes, I don't think I'm really a fan. The whole shiny jean thing just isn't doing it for me. The fit I would say (I'm a woman) is a little big. I think I definitely could've gotten away with an 8.5. I am generally between 8.5-9 and think that the mens styling of this shoe would permit to err on the the fitted side if you're a woman. Sadly, these shoes are sitting in my closet going to waste.

Great for looks, but needs more comfort - This shoe looks great, but is really only good for that. I was hoping for a comfortable and stylish shoe to wear to my work where I stand a lot. My feet were killing me before I put in some new insoles. Besides that, I love how light the Ultimate 81s are. They really wrap around your feet and don't feel clunky at all. Asics really does need to invest in a little more padding on the insoles. They do seem to run a half size smaller than I usually wear.