Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

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.

Adorable, comfortable for a gal with sensitive and wide feet. This is my 5th pair of Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81s. The arch support gets better once you break them in.

I bought these for my son who is a Parkour coach and athlete. They ran a bit big which is important because of the arch support. He went down a size and, according to him, "They are better than barefoot". Trust me, you cant get a better review than that.

Love the way they look on my feet, tennis shoes can tend to look chunky on me. They are comfortable enough but not for all day wear. I wore them to an amusement park - which was a very long day, and I was ready to get out of them. The support is decent but as much cushion as other tennis shoes. I say these are more of a cute statement shoe. Oh, and as a female, I think they can a male or female can wear them. My husband actually liked them too.

Is the perfect combination between comfort, quality, style & price, in less words, this shoes are awesome!

This is a great shoe. A bit lighter and thinner-soled than I might have thought, but very comfortable. Construction seems particularly good so far, especially for the price. Arch support is very modest, but adequate for me. All-in-all, an easy recommendation.

Have worn these shoes heavily for just over 2 years, and they've held up commendably. Extremely light, but still quite weather-resistant. I wear them at the office, running, biking, and pretty much everywhere. Can be worn loose, or laced up tight for sports activities. They're great all-around shoes. The most noticeable wear I've seen is the sole peeling up where it wraps around the toe. Not sure if that's just because of how I walk in them, but if you're savvy with glue, it could probably be fixed. That didn't really become apparent until after 1 year of use, so if you're only planning on wearing them for 1 year, you should be good to go. Also the tread on the bottom has surprisingly stayed quite intact, and I find that I've still got decent grip on ice in the winter. Overall, an excellent shoe, and I just ordered another pair.

Love the color combo! Have worn Ultimate 81 Tigers for 15 years and really enjoy this fresh combo. Not too bright, not too boring, it is just right.

These shoes are most comfortable and fit perfectly. I've ordered a second pair as I like them so much. I also like that they are vegan friendly and look great.

Super cute and stylish but more for looks than for sport. Not much arch support but look great with jeans and are comfortable for running around on a Saturday.

Awesome sneakers. They look great, I've gotten compliments from strangers on them, that never happens to me. Sizing was good, they've held up pretty well to normal wear over the past 6 months.

I love these shoes! Great look and incredibly comfortable! I have other Onitsuka Tiger by Asics shoes (love them all - my 'go to' brand)but these are my current favorites!

These shoes are so comfortable, I feel like I'm bouncing along when I wear them. Great purchase and they're super cute.

This is my second pair of these. 3rd if I count the ones I had when I was a little kid. I love them. They are comfortable, cool, and simple.

Ordered these for my son - who does Parkour training - he absolutely loves them. Also wears them to track training. Great shoe - good grip, very flexible and light.

Love the way these sneakers feel on my feet. This brand of sneakers have never failed me they are great to wear. I'm always on my feet walking or doing errands and not only that but I work 8 hrs.and it's constantly being on my feet and these are the sneakers that get me through my day of work...love them?

Ordered these Monday morning and it was on my door step two days later! These shoes are quite stylish and comfortable and really helps with my low arches. Feels like I'm walking on air. I have a feeling that these will be my go to sneaker for when I'm going out with friends. Highly recommended!

They look really smart and are great for walking or for a casual afternoon/evening in the city. I got them to replace a pair of New Balance Minimus, which I found to be great summer/casual/walking shoes. After a few test runs of having to walk all day, I can say I am quite pleased. These shoes run a little small, but only just -- they are in Euro size, so maybe consider bumping your number up (43 to 44) rather than go for a half size larger.

I received these today, ordered 2 different sizes so I wouldn't have to exchange. My regular size fit perfect! These shoes are comfortable right out of the box, no breaking in required. They are very light and surprisingly well cushioned and the arch support is noticeable, too. I don't know how well these will hold up but first impression is great!

The shoes look great! They also have nice arch support. They are smaller than you might expect (9.5 mens is usually a roomy fit for me, and my 9.5 Tigers are a good but snug fit).