Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Was looking for a sleek pair of dark sneakers, and these Onitsuka/Asics 81's are perfect. Very comfortable, decent arch support for a pair of classics/throwbacks, and the red laces really pop. There was a pair of white laces in the box if you want to go that route, too. 5 stars all around, can't recommend them enough.

These were purchased as a gift, more for casual wear than for a sport. They were a big hit. Recipient was amazed and delighted how lightweight and comfortable they are. Look good, too. Could be more supportive in arch than my guess. Fast shipping.

Excellent shoe! I've owned several pairs over the years and they have never failed me. Exclusive! Black/Coals are my work shoes. 40 hours a week!

So far these shoes have worked great. I have wide feet and they can accommodate them and they look good.

Got these for my boyfriend, he wore them until they literally fell apart, he loved them so much. Not to say they fall apart easy, he just started wearing them to work.

Amazing shoe! My pair of Tigers lasted me 2 years before they really started coming undone, and I am not very kind to my shoes. They've got great style, are very comfortable, and the price is right (when they go on sale, which happens frequently 'round here!).

Awesome pair of shoes! These are totally the most comfortable shoes I've ever worn. These will be great for college for they are nice in appearance and very versatile.. I'm planning to keep on buying more in the future.

Love these shoes! They're really comfortable and super cute. I use them for running, I love the minimalist style of the Onitsuka Tigers. I have flat feet and the support in them is perfect for me. I would definitely recommend them to anyone!

I love these shoes. This is my 2nd pair and they are perfect for work. As a massage therapist, I am on my feet and taking wide stances, pivoting, and squatting a lot. These shoes give good support, have minimal traction and are so light. When I first got them (both times), they felt very firm and flat, but you will find you walk taller and more correctly, and in a matter of 24 hours, you will notice the insole has conformed to your foot and arch. I love them. Only drawback is they make my feet look big if I wear anything but pants. Not a big deal. A different, multicolor style may be better in this respect.

Yes, they do feel like they run on the short (1/2 size) and somewhat narrow side. But not too narrow, to the point of discomfort. Let's call them "snug", with the caveat that I have wide, meaty feet. That said...these are creepy good (and comfortable). Creepy in the sense that they are the quietest sneakers I've ever worn. I suspect I'll literally be "sneaking up" on people in these. They should be the official shoes of ninjas everywhere. Styling looks modern without entering into uber-hipster territory. I bought these to replace a pair of 2-year old Adidas Samba's. By comparison, the Sambas had little to no support, were very tight on my feet, and ended up looking like poor people sneakers before too too long. These Asics Ultima 81's feel like the closest thing to walking barefoot, on a cloud. I suspect I will be buying these again.

Comfortable from the beginning with plenty of TOE room which is so important. Love the colour and shape - fantastic!

These Tigers are my favorite summer sneakers of all time! I have owned about 8 pairs & counting. These new colors are great, red not too overwhelming. Love!

I love these shoes! I'm a grad student and spend hours in a lab and I've been looking for a good pair of shoes that cover my feet, but that aren't ugly lab shoes. They're contoured to my feet, and very comfortable. They took zero breaking in. They do run a little big. I usually wear an 8.5 and bought an 8, and they're perfect.

After 1 and half years these shoes still look amazing and feel amazing. It does sadden me that they are a bit narrower than expected but still feel like you are walking on sandals.

Size was right on. Light and confortable shoe with just enough support to get me through an 8 hour day.

Fits true to size. Extremely comfortable, and look awesome. Will definitely be buying more of these shoes in the future.

I've been ordering this shoe for some time now, and I will continue to do so even when they come out with affordable shoes that enabled one to fly. This shoe rules!

I can't put into words how much I love these shoes. I own three pairs of them and I am constantly get compliments. They are stylish and comfy. They seem to keep clean too.

These shoes are awesome!! I ended up buying three different colors of the Ultimate 81's! I constantly am getting compliments about these shoes too. They are also super comfy and very minimalist. I use them for just everyday wear. They seem to be more comfy with longer socks though.

Excellent shoes; I had another similar pair but wanted to have another set in white that I can wear more often. These are very comfortable. The mesh over the toe is really breathable; I can feel a cool breeze over my toes with the wind!

Very cool and sleek. The back heel is high then normal, it goes to the top of my Achilles. But it is cool and stylish shoe and is fantastic.

These shoes are very wonderful. They are comfortable and they look great. I'm glad I bought them.

So amazingly comfortable! These are like wearing slippers and I am ready for a different pair for each day of the week. They aren't for slick surfaces given the soles design so stay off ice and you're good.