Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

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.

This is my second pair. I originally bought a pair in white with black stripes. I love them. They are so lightweight, and running in them now feels so natural. I used to wear Asics, but this style of shoe just feels more comfortable. I think it might depend on your running style.

I wear the black on black tigers as my compromise between comfort and decent-looking walking shoes. I've just bought my second pair, since the last pair was completely kaput after about 4 years (holes in the soles, the sides, the toes, and no support left at all) -- I should probably replace them sooner next time. This new pair feels a lot tighter than the last pair, probably just because I haven't beaten them into submission yet. I do remember the previous pair rubbing all the hair off the top of my big toes when they were new -- this pair is rubbing a little more higher up and also right on the nail of my big toe. Ultimately the shoe is quite narrow. Since my feet are a little on the narrow side of normal, this'll be ok for me once I've broken them in, but these are probably not a good fit for someone with a wide foot. I prefer a little more arch support, but for a lightweight sneaker without that ugly built up footbed, these do ok. I bought a second pair because I couldn't find another shoe with the right combination of breathable upper, some support, and respectable appearance (I explicitly didn't want something that looked like a neon athletic shoe.) The break-in period makes them not completely ideal, but they work for what I need. They fit true to size for men's 10.5/women's 12.

LOVE these shoes, they are my go-tos for casual everyday sneakers that look cute but in a pinch I can wear to work out in. Good support for as lightweight as they are. I have big feet and these make my feet look smaller. They're great!

I loved this shoe right out of the box. It. Is extremely comfortable and fits accurately to size. I purchased the shoe with the mesh which seems to make a difference per prior reviews. The only drawback I can see is that the sole is relatively thin which may result in wearing out early. Time will tell.

I rarely wear anything but the Tiger Ultimate 81. They are comfortable to walk in all day, have a smaller profile than a traditional sneaker, and come in great colors. But be warned, some of the shoes are made of different materials. I ordered the Ultimate 81s in both grey and red; the red pair are wider (and way more comfortable) right out of the box compared to the grey pair. The mesh on the top is different, which may have something to do with it. I have relatively small (size 6), wide feet, with very high arches, so wide for me is better, but the grey pair are breaking in nicely. These shoes match up to my generally hard-to-fit feet. I am an avid runner, and Asics has always been my shoe of choice. With the hip and knee injuries I have obtained from said running delights, these shoes are what saves me on my long walks / running around at work. They offer great support and great cushion without all the bulk. Low profile is key. I travel a lot and nothing screams out "I am a North American tourist" like big sneakers. So, although I am sure he is comfortable, having a shoe- pant combo like Jerry Seinfeld is not really appealing to me. Overall, a well made, comfortable and great looking shoe. And Zappos is the only place I can have all the color options I like!

These claim to be Vegan friendly. They provide the best arch support that I have found in vegan friendly shoes. The tread is excellent in the rain on my slippery steps. I just wish these were not sneakers.