Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I have narrow feet. These shoes hold my heel yet still have some room in the box. Beefy enough for all day walking yet still light weight. Would not recommend for wide feet. I also have Mexico 66 which are slightly lighter, more flexible, and sleeker but slightly less support. Both are excellent shoes.

These are great shoes, I have owned more tigers than any other brand. I love the Mexico 66 and figured that the sizing would be the same so I ordered a 12. It turns out that that was too large so I exchanged them for an 11½ which was perfect. The black on black makes great work shoes - I get a lot of compliments. Ultimate 81 rocks.

I bought these for my husband - he wears size 14 and they fit great, light but supportive, nice styling, great price, great casual shoe that can support a 6'6" 250 pound guy and still look good!

Terrific shoe. Comfortable as you would expect from Asics, with some added arch support that feels luxurious. Retro style that plays well with jeans or casual pants kicking around the city.

Love these. I bought the Navy/Gold for casual wear & walking. They are so comfortable and stylish with good arch support.

These are great shoes for martial arts. They provide good ankle support and more cushioning than other flat-soled shoes I've tried. My only complaint is that I need to replace them every 9 months or so, but I put them through a pretty torturous workout.

I loved these sneakers but I was looking for something a tiny bit "dressier." Otherwise, I like everything about them. Fit true to size, super comfortable to wear all day and look cool!

Love these shoes. Comfy and good arch support! My size is usually 6, but I ordered 6.5 and is good. However, if you want to wear thick socks, I need size 7.

Awesome shoes. Very comfortable and durable. I'd recommend giving yourself an extra 0.5" on the size for your toes but other than that I really like these.

Fit great for my feet. Look sharp. Great for everyday wear. Don't think I would use these for athletic purposes.

Ultimate 81s have been my only sneaker for about a decade. They're lightweight, look awesome, and hold up pretty well as a casual street shoe. If you've never owned the Ultimate 81s before, there are some things you should know: The lighter-colored panel above your toes is very breathable. But this means that it lets water in too. The shoe is soft and flexible. It doesn't support your foot so much as wrap around and cushion it. The foot bed is pretty flat, though it does have some arch support. As you break in your shoes they'll start to conform to the shape of your foot better.

Love these shoes! These are my fifth pair of tiger shoes and they are the most comfortable shoes I have purchased. Looking forward to purchasing other colors.

These are comfortable and did what I wanted: a running shoe that could pass as a dress shoe. It's a light shoe with a small (maybe 5/8 inch) heel.

These are my new favorite shoes ever made in the history of shoemaking. Light, durable, and they feel like they were custom made for my foot. I have narrow feet, and these are perfect - no wiggle from side to side and good arch support. I ordered the black/charcoal, and they came with three sets of laces - gray, white, and black. Bonus! And they look like they were made for a ninja - double bonus!!

These were my second pair. They are my favorite shoes. They run a bit narrow so you might want to get a 1/2 size larger than usual.

Currently wearing them. Still love them. I've worn other Onisuka Tigers previously, and they are pretty much the same. Probably a little more comfortable with a little thicker sole which provides some cushion. I waited for the leaf green color to come back in stock in my size, and I'm glad I did. They look awesome, especially with the orange laces that come with them. Pretty much the only small complaints I have are that the pad for the back of the ankle can grab onto socks while putting the shoes on, and the sole can make some goofy sounds on certain floors when you first get them. Overall, very happy with them. I would buy them again if I had to remake the choice.

I'm a vegan and it's hard to find good VEGAN SHOES. There are so many toxins in the leather tanning process, so this non-leather shoe is great for everyone. They are nice an light, very breathable, and have great support. Very well made a sturdy, and very stylish. This is my third pair of these.

These shoes speak sweat nothings to my feet. Love 'em. Tried others. Always come back to Ultimate 81's.

Great fit, I wear a size 11 Adidas and the size 11 was spot on. I've always been a Samba guy, but the comfort on these is incredible. Great cushioning. Laces are nice and thick, seem durable. Only worry is that the toe upper is a mesh and may wear through over time.

Some of the best tennis shoes I've owned in my decades on this planet. Very light, very comfortable, perfect arch support, which seemed a little too high on the first wear. But after just a few days, while I could still feel the arch support, it was more like it was craddling my foot. The support is exceptionally cushioning, and squishes with a little push back, but plenty of give with every step. After trying another pair of shoes on months later, I missed that arch support and it's position. (It's a bit more forward than most shoes have the arch support).

A visit to the podiatrist told me that my old shoes were too wide. After looking through the entire catalog, I finally set my eyes on this stylish looking shoe. It fits absolutely perfectly, is super comfortably small, and did I mention it's simplistically stylish?

A very light shoe made of non-animal products. Very comfortable, but not very supportive. Not a sports shoe.

I am beyond thrilled with this shoe. I have been eyeing it for a while and I finally pulled the trigger, needing a comfortable shoe for a two week trip to Europe but not wanting to sacrifice cuteness. This shoe is adorable. The color is even more vivid in person, and the blue in particular really pops. I wear a pretty consistent women's size 7 and following the sizing specified by the brand was just fine (sometimes I feel like a 5.5 in men's is a little too big, but not in this case). I think I wear a lot of flat shoes, because these have a noticeable arch in them which might be uncomfortable for some with flat feet...but fear not! The insoles are removable. The only negative that I found is that the back comes up rather high, so some socks that slip down allow it to rub against my heel. This is solved by wearing quality socks, and most people might not be bothered by it anyway since the lining is fabric. I am so happy with the fit and appearance of these shoes that I plan to buy other colors/styles soon.

These shoes are awesome. I returned the Mexico 66 shoes because they were too narrow and were cramping my side foot. These are wider and more comfortable.

Most comfortable shoes I've ever had. I'm not sure if I'll ever buy another brand. My foot is a tad wide - usually a little snug in say, Nike shoes - but these fit perfect.