Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Great Shoe! I tried the Nike Flex. It was also a great shoe, but was too narrow in the front part of the shoe for my foot. These Asics have a slightly wider front section. The padding is not super plush, but is firm. I walk from 2-8 miles in one shift at work and these have felt very nice through the end of a shift. I'm also required to have all black shoes at work. Of the other shoes I tried, some sacrifice looks for comfort. These have combined a good fit and sleek look into one great shoe.

Love these shoes. I purchased them to wear as a server at a fast paced restaurant. They offer excellent support when I'm on my feet for 8 hours straight. They even come with 3 pairs of laces (black, charcoal, and white). True to size and stylish.

This is my 5th pair of Onisuka Tigers and definitely not my last. I really like these shoes for a few reasons. Firstly, I don't really care for Chucks, just a personal preference. These shoes fill the need for a casual sneaker that doesn't draw too much attention to itself and still looks good with most outfits. Secondly, they are pretty affordable. I can afford a new pair every year without breaking the bank. Lastly, they are comfortable for everyday use with or without socks. I have had pairs I liked for than others, these ultimate 81s are probably my favorite. The way the shoe looks on my foot seems well proportioned in my optinion of course.

These were recommended to me by my roommate who has been wearing this brand for years. I just got these and they are truly amazing. I am a full time nanny and I live in a city so needless to say I do a ton of walking and I have not had any problems. I did not even need to break them in. I have worn them for three days now and have not had a blister or any soreness at all. I wear an 8 and the 8 in this shoe is true to size. However I would not necessarily wear thick socks with these because they might feel a little snug. I am also obsessed at how these look. They are sleek and go with so many outfits! Dresses, shorts, skirts... you name it they go with it!

I bought the Black/Monaco Blue. I love the color and style. Being in my late forties, this was the style of early running shoes around 1980, just like the name, Ultimate 81. These are comfortable, but don't expect to compare them to modern running shoes. Technology in shoes has come a long way. Back then, these were considered very comfortable considering most of us grew up wearing shoes with no arch support and leather soles! I have mid to high arches and in my opinion these have a moderate arch. If you have a high arches, these may not offer you much support, but then I use these for casual wear. I like the mesh on these shoes, it keeps them very flexible and lets your foot breathe. I normally wear a women's size 9, and do in Asics Gel running shoes. In these 8.5 fits me perfect.

I have the white/mixed black pair and they go with everything! I'm super pleased with this shoe, and I definitely plan on buying more. I'm a teacher, so I'm standing for the greater part of the day, and these shoes have been amazing.

These shoes were not comfortable. They felt like cardboard. I cannot imagine walking, let alone running in these shoes, and I'm not someone who needs a lot of support in a shoe. They looked boxy on my foot, and I was expecting a slimmer profile. Please ignore the 5 stars, I can't change them. I would give them 2, 2, 2. Guess I'll look for another shoe. These are going back.

These are the most comfortable shoes I have ever worn. Lightweight and mostly flat sole. Added bonus that the heel is reflective, great for being a little more visible at night. I bought two pairs.

These shoes are very comfortable, and required no time to break in. I usually have blisters when I change shoes, but these were immediately comfortable.

Great sneaker. My favorite walking around sneaker. I have these in several colors. Really comfortable. Really stylish. You can't go wrong.

Super stylish, comfortable and best of all, truly vegan and cruelty free. As a personal trainer and owner of fashion/fitness company sexy through science I really have had to search hard for a vegan sneaker that was stylish and functional and these are them! They look amazing and I run through the streets and subways of NYC as well and teach in dance studios with ease! I bought an extra pair I love them so much!

My son loved these shoes. We had been looking for all black everywhere. Placing the order was super easy and my shoes were delivered so quickly! Great first time experience with this company and with this product.

I took the advice of the other reviews and went a half size up with the exclusive black/charcoal colorway. These were a perfect fit with my Spenco insoles. Didn't take long to break in and are super comfy. As a bartender who spends all day on his feet I highly reccomend these shoes. I even wear them off the clock!

I've hand these for over 3 years and still wear them as my go to everyday shoe. Threw them in the wash about 8 times and they keep on going strong. They get more comfortable them more you wear them. I will not replace them until they completely fall apart!

This is the second pair of Onitsuka shoes I have ordered from Zappos for my husband. He loves the shoes - the style, the comfort - he's a size 13 and has a hard time finding comfortable shoes. These are his go-to. Shipping was FAST; I ordered them late on a Tuesday night and they arrived Thursday afternoon. Not quite 48 hours.

This shoe fits just like my Asics Gel-Kayano, no size difference. The sole of the shoe seems a little small.

Where to begin, the shoe is amazing, photos don't really do its beauty justice. Once face to face with them it's instantly love at first sight. Comfort level is unmatched in my experience. Definitely a choice that doesn't deserve second thought...in my opinion buy it now!

I love that this shoe is vegan! It provides good arch support for the work day without looking like an ugly sneaker. The padding is firm, not squishy.

These are well constructed and provide very good traction. They run a little small and narrow. Get half a size bigger than what you think you need.

Perfect shoe for general use. For me, this model doesn't have enough support to be an athletic shoe, but exceedingly comfortable for everyday use. Big fan of Asics overall; I think they're the perfect hybrid of style and function. Strongly prefer Asics to similar shoes I've tried from other brands (Adidas, New Balance).

This is the third pair of tigers I have purchased, each purchase has been of the highest quality. The fit is slightly narrow but nothing outrageous. Comfortable stylish and durable, highly recommend.

Was looking for all black, light and VEGAN shoe. This fit that bill. Not a heavy-duty running or athletic shoe, but very solid for all-purpose active.

Great shoes. I bought them to lift weights in because of the low heel. They work great. Zappos had them to my house in 2 days. Great delivery service that I didn't pay more for.

Bought the LIGHT GREY/CAPTAIN BLUE model. The colors look a little lighter in the picture. But the colors are nice. They are most likely the most comfortable casual shoes I ever owned. They are good for long days and walks. They will be my must have shoes from now on and will keep buying new ones as they get old.

I can't compare these to anything else because they are my first pair, but they fit my needs well so I rank them highly. I work in a supermarket as a grocery stocker, so I'm on my feet continuously moving for 6 - 7 hours most days and needed a lightweight pair of shoes that provided good support with or w/o insoles (glad to report that they don't require insoles, at least for me), were versatile (meaning I could wear them for work but also casually with dark jeans and a v neck for example) and were aesthetically pleasing. These met all of that criteria. The insole they come with already has good ar ch support (I have moderate arches but if you have flat feet or high arches feel free to add your own). It does have suede on the outer toe and back which I'm not the biggest fan of since suede stains way too easily and is way too difficult to clean, but that's only a minor grievance.