Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I love the fact that Zappos sells Vegan shoes. That is the reason I bought these. I love the design and the color. They are exactly the kind of shoes I love to buy and they are vegan. Brilliant. The only thing I don't like is the roundness of the toe, which I didn't realize was so round when I purchased them online. I am used to a more pointed toe on my Puma's which just fell apart recently, so I feel a bit like I'm wearing clown shoes. I do, however, have narrow feet so I think that they are also slightly wide for me, which is why they feel a bit large. All in all I am happy with my purchase, they will just take a bit of getting used to.

Love these sneakers, this is my 4th pair. However, they are a bit tight across the top and push down on my toes a little. But I knew this prior to buying them.

Very comfortable. The mesh breathes well. Most of the time it feels like I'm walking barefoot but with padding. Flexes well. I have wide feet and when I got the size that should fit me I needed to go up 1.5 sizes to fit.

Wow! I don't think I could possibly overstate how much I love these shoes! I'm a complete sneakers freak. I'm also a diabetic with very sensitive feet, and I place a gigantic amount of importance on comfort. At the same time, I am absolutely unwilling to wear clunky, ugly shoes. These shoes are just fantastic, terrifically comfortable, and they look fantastic. I'm a huge fan in general of mesh uppers, as they are very durable and extremely comfortable and flexible. I bought these in the "Castle Rock/Yellow" colorway, and they look awesome. I'm hoping the "Grey/Greige" colorway will become available again. If so, I plan to snap up a pair asap.

Had my pair for about 4 months now, and they are wonderful. Durable, lightweight, and provide a bit of arch support. Very breathable and look fresh!

Bought this shoe as a gift for my husband. He loves them. They are stylish and comfortable.

I found these on discount at an Urban Outfitters and bought two pair. I am so glad I did and now I'm addicted. They're light, have enough support to feel good on a day to day basis and are super stylish. While they're in good shape, they can double as dress casual shoes. I actually did a job interview in a pair and I didn't feel underdressed at all. I'll be owning at least a pair of these at all times for sure.

Bought these shoes to run in. Mostly on a tread mill. Very happy with them. Light weight and they soften the impact nicely. Fully recommend.

I'm not usually a big athletic shoe guy just because they're so darn bulky, flashy, ugly. But these shoes have the style to match the comfort. They're light weight, all-day comfortable, and very well styled. I'm not convinced that the construction is going to hold up perfectly but I can't say just yet. If they do wear out, I'd just buy another pair!

4 years ago, I fell in love with the Puma Imani. I have bought multiple pairs and have literally worn them out. I've been reluctant to purchase something else online because I love the narrow fit/comfort. I fell in love with this Asics shoe immediately! The style...the wide array of available colors. Plus it had a ton of positive reviews. I received this shoe today. Wore it to work and it is amazing! The comfort is bar none! It feels like it has a shock system in the heel area, which is great for fast pace walking /running. Without the spice girl shoe look of the Skechers Tone Ups. I literally said it felt like I had a) moon shoes on, or b) mattresses on my feet for shoes. I highly recommend these shoes!

These shoes are so super comfortable. Th color is vibrant. They feel like a foot glove.wwithout the goofy toe Hinton those wetsuit shoes. I highly Rocco mend these shoes.

My new favorites. Not as light as NB Minimus, but provide a little more support.

These are super cute and comfy. Of course the white is hard to keep white. I'd recommend spraying a protect-ant before you wear them. They seem true to size. The women's equivalent to 11.5 fits me very well--just barely roomy and I'm almost an 11.5, a little smaller. The lacing runs through enough of the shoe that it gives you a decent amount of control of how the shoe fits. It's a little bit wide, especially in the forefoot, but that works out well for me, and could be remedied with the laces unless your feet are quite narrow. There is not a lot of arch support but the cushioning is decent; they have a good spring to them. They are excellent for my gait. I tend to walk on the outside edges of my feet and roll too much, which is hard on my ankles by the end of the day. These help me walk straight without rolling out. At the same time, it's subtle enough that they shouldn't be problematic for anyone without my problem. They are amazing for summer because they are so breathable. They would probably create problems in the cold because of this, but mesh tennis shoes aren't exactly winter footwear any way you slice it. Also, I've had them for over a month or so and besides being a little dirty (I didn't remember the protectant spray) they look very nice. The materials are durable but have enough give that over time they are conforming to the idiosyncrasies of my feet. Speaking of which, they don't necessarily make my feet look super small, but they just look normal, which is cool when you're a woman with big feet. Overall these are cute, comfy, quality shoes that I definitely recommend.

I've been a loyal Tiger wearer for nearly a decade, and I've not been disappointed yet. I wear them as casual everyday-use shoes. Occasionally they are a bit snug in the toe, but these fit perfectly.

Very comfortable, good looking shoes. Fit is a little small. I had to exchange my first pair for a half-size larger.

They fit great right out of the box. Lightweight and I love the color green, with green shoelaces. Cool. Took my normal size 7 1/2.

I have been looking for plain black sneakers that I can wear to work for two years. These shoes are perfect. I am usually a size 7, but they only had 7½, so I got it. It is a little snug. I am not sure if it is just me, but I might get half a size larger than usual.

I own like 7 pair of Onitsuka Tiger by Asics. 4 pairs are Mexico 66 and 3 pairs are Ultimate 81. They last forever. I love these sneakers! Comfy, stylish, awesome color options. I get complimented on them all the time. I use the sneakers on a day to day basis. I don't know how they hold up for running. These are comfortable. The Drizze/Black combo does not have a mesh top. It's some synthetic material that does not really breathe compared to Ultimate 81's that do have mesh tops. I like that since it's a warm sneaker and it keeps the rain out longer than mesh/canvas sneakers. Comfy shoes to live in; get them :)

Looks great and fits great! Lots of compliments on the shoes. Really comfy and true to size.

One of the most comfortable shoes, let alone sneakers that I have ever worn. Love these and plan to buy more!

Absolutely love these shoes! It's the first pair I've ever had, and now I want to buy a second pair. They look great...they feel great...and the price was right!

I bought these to walk/wear to work. I needed something with more arch support than the Chucks I was wearing and I love these. They are super comfortable, there is arch support but not so much so where my foot feels stretched or strained. It took a few days to break them in but now that they are they are great. I'm usually a 10 in womens so I ordered the mens 8.5/womens 10 and they fit perfectly. Very pleased.

I LOVE these shoes. I'm on my second pair! I saw someone wearing them a few years ago and asked, "Hey, where did you get those shoes?" They came from Zappos, so I ordered myself a pair. I kept getting compliments on them until they got worn out (holes in the toes, dirty), so I went and bought a second "new" pair for myself. I might buy them in different colors in the future.

Very comfortable and stylish. Super light and flexible, but still provides decent support. At the beginning, it felt like there was a particularly high arch support, but I don't notice it any more. I'm not sure if I got used to it, or if it just got smashed after a few weeks. In any case, very happy with these.

Asics has always been my brand choice for best fit in athletic shoe. This is my second Tiger Ultimate 81, but both were selected for color & style, plus lightweight to wear in the humid heat of the deep South summers. I've been disappointed of late that the available colors in Asics, Converse and others have tended toward the uninteresting and bland of late, which is just as well since spousal unit prefers I not buy so many shoes. I grabbed these as soon as they went on sale.