Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I bought these for my boyfriend for Christmas and his foot size ranges so I wouldn't completely rely on our sizing issues. He did say, though, that for sneakers like this, they ended up running true to size. Comfortable from the moment he got them, extremely versatile; airport travel, football games, out at the bars, casual Friday, etc. The color is awesome, he has had many compliments on it (the olive green with orange/white accents). He loves them and told me to say 5 stars for everything.

These are great for everyday wear. They are light and flexible. They are also fairly minimalist, so they don't have very much support, but that doesn't bother me. I have a pretty wide food and high instep and these fit perfectly.

Very comfortable, great looking shoe. Not a ton of support, but I prefer that as I tend to like a more barefoot feel when I'm walking and running. Definitely run on the larger side. I typically wear an 8, ordered a 7.5, but could fit in a 7. In Euro sizing a 7.5 is typically a 38. However, on the Tiger box, they advertise a 39 as a 7.5, which is most likely why they run large.

These were for my son and he loves them! Comfortable with support: not often found in a vegan shoe! Yay, Asics!

I finally found some new Tigers! I have purchased and returned about five pairs of Tigers from various websites and Zappos to replace my old well loved pair of Tigers. I had to return all of them because the size and quality seemed to vary, either being too small, too big, or strange shape. I am very happy these fit perfect and were exactly the fit and quality of my other Tigers. I might buy another color just to keep for a rainy day.

I am a woman with big feet. My size is actually 11½W in women's sizes, and I purchased the men's 10M for these and they fit perfectly! They are very cute and comfortable. Happy customer here. I am planning to get them in other colors.

Love these shoes! I had a hard time deciding which color to get. I'm a women's size 5, so I was wary of buying a men's 4 as they have been too big for me in the past, but these fit perfectly! I didn't have a problem with the width, but they do feel a little narrower than my other sneakers.

These shoes are awesome! Shoes that fit length-wise frequently are too small in the toe box for me, but these (due to the large mesh tops?) feel *extremely* spacious. They don't have a thick soul, but they're still great for hour+ walks. I wouldn't want to wear these if it's excessively cold or wet... the mesh doesn't provide a lot of shielding from the elements. Also: the blue/gold color combo looks super cool, I think. :)

Great shoe! Slightly short around the toe, but not too bad after breaking in. Style make foots appear small! Would prefer more padding and arch support insert options.

I bought these shoes in 2012. I loved them. Fast forward two years later. The price has increased considerably? I do not think so, Zappos...

I have a woman's size 7W foot and flat feet, so I bought a 7.5 for these shoes. I've had them now for 10 months and they are my most comfortable sneakers. I have a few other pairs but I generally keep going back to this pair. The cushioning on the feet is really nice and bouncy - feels like I'm walking on springy pillows. When I injured my heel playing volleyball, these were the only pair of shoes that I could wear that didn't hurt my foot as much. Highly recommend these shoes!

Love these shoes, like walking on air and so super cute! So happy they have them in so many colors!

Really cute shoe! I removed the insole and put my own orthotic inside. Otherwise not much arch support.I have plantar Fasciitis so I have to be careful. I don't wear these shoes all the time just in place of flats with leggings or skinny jeans. I likely would not wear these shoes if I were doing a ton of walking either. But they are light weight and fairly comfortable.

My son keeps coming back to this shoe. He grew out of it an year (it still had plenty of wear left). He likes that they are vegan, comfortable, outside of the norm of the kicks-obsessed middle school culture, and great for every day and gym class. Only drawback the smell is really attractive to our puggle who destroyed one shoe, one week after purchasing. Zappos saved us though and sent us a new pair. So 5 Stars for shoes and 5+ for Zappos.

These are super comfortable and I love them for walking, however the light gray mesh area is very breathable making them not good shoes for wet or very cold weather.

Love these shoes. Have ordered two pairs. Feel comfy. Minimalist retro feel. Great alternative to the SUV feel of modern shoes.

This is the most comfortable and fun shoe I've worn in a long time. I'm not running in them and yet I feel like I could...and fast! No major arch support, but better for walking than others I've tried. The fabric (vs. nylon or leather) is unique. I need a roomy toe box and a narrow heel, and this fits the bill. I usually wear a 9 or 9.5 and am wearing a 10 in the Tiger. Very happy with this purchase, and with Zappos, as always!

Best looking sneakers I have bought in a long time. Big fan. Comfort would be spot on, but I have flat feet and there is a slight raise in the arch area that took some getting used to. Otherwise these get 5 stars across the board.

Love these shoes. They are the perfect light & comfortable sneaker. True to size.

This is my absolute favorite pair of shoes. I own about 12 pairs of them and this one color combination (white with red and black trim is my favorite, I am on my fourth set). I have wider feet and normal heels. Pumas do not fit me not do a most others which is why I keep going back to the Asics ultimate 81 style. Believe it or not they wash really well. I just throw them in the wash with a little spray and wash beforehand and they look new again. I travel for work most of the year and they are light and pack well. These are just casual and comfortable street shoes. There is not much cushioning or arch support so do not plan on running on a tread mill with them. Not all casual Asics fit the same, the Ultimate 81 just works for me.

These shoes are stylish and comfortable casual sneakers. They're not designed for grueling athletic use and such use is certain to destroy them rapidly. However, if you use them as a casual sneaker they're very light, comfortable, and eye-catching (especially if you don't want to be just another Nike swoosh on the street). They ran half a size small for me, but I have long narrow feet with high arches. Arch support was moderate, but acceptable. I have zero buyer's remorse and will probably buy another pair when my current ones die.

This is probably my 8th pair of Ultimate 81's. My go to shoe. Lot's of great color schemes to choose from, reasonably priced, comfortable, everything I love in a shoe. Good Arch Support, Even in the old pairs I have kicking around for yard work. Will be buying another pair soon.

These shoes are great, They still lack some flexibility when it comes to kung fu stretches, but I feel it's just a matter of time before I break them in. I will get some mileage out of these too. Kung fu shoes usually wear out too fast.

These remind me of my Asics Tiger wrestling shoes back in the early 90s, but with a thicker sole. They are quite light, but yet still substantial. The width of the sole in the heel is a little narrow and thus I am not highly confident in the stability (you could roll your ankle), but this is typical of these retro style shoes. There is nothing advanced about the design, and these are not very good at absorbing shocks but it is a classic, super comfy and sweet shoe. I love them and use them as cross trainers. You feel fast in them because they are so light and fit so well. To those complaining about the ankle, I don't get it and can't imagine anyone having an issue as the foam is quite squishy there and couldn't possibly put pressure on or rub the ankle.