Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Great, stylish, comfortable shoe. It also comes with matching blue shoelaces, which I switched to.

My first pair of Onitsukas. I find them comfortable, stylish, and flexible. Construction is simple but sturdy, and my activities in them range from casual wear to mild activity (playing with the kids in the yard). When these wear out, I'll be ordering replacements for sure.

Got the Red kicks with yellow and white trim. Look amazing. will definitely look for more the same in another color.

These shoes look amazing. I will definitely look for more of the same in another color.

I have a wide foot. When I pulled these out of the box, I was worried at first glance they would not fit. I usually order a half size up and that may have saved me. These shoes are light and crazy comfortable and my wide foot isn't the slightest bit cramped. I think I just found my new favorite casual shoe!

Very light. Great for running, work, and an all-around city shoe. The sole is very flexible which lends itself to great running ability and traction, although the small tread means traction may be limited on wet surfaces. This particular shoe, the Ultimate 81, is slightly wide for my feet at the top so if you have narrow feet you may want to try another model of Tigers.

Love this shoe! Got this to replace my pair of grey and bright green Saucony Jazz and am very happy...I think it was a Zappos Exclusive color palette even. The shipping was almost instant...maybe two days before they were on my doorstep. The orange is a little darker and more red than I expected and the grey a little lighter, but it still works. I have always worn shoes a little bigger than my feet, so I'm not an expert on sizing. The bottom grips more than most which takes some getting used to, but I think it's a fun shoe that is great for leisure walking.

These are quite possibly the best pair of sneakers I've ever owned. My white/red pair are the 2nd pair I've gotten of this specific brand, and are my 4th pair of Asics. I usually feel silly wearing sneakers, because I don't wear them often, but that's not the case with these. They're really cute for being unisex and they are extremely comfortable. I definitely recommend them if you're on your feet all day and need extra supportive comfort, or just want a casual pair of sneakers.

Great shoes. I would suggest ordering a size up if you have wider feet.

Very solid, classic shoe. My only complaint: Size 13 is usually a half size bigger than what I feel comfortable wearing (12.5 is rarely available), so I ordered a 13 as usual. These tiger 13's were like clown shoes and had over an inch larger than my toes. Definitely order a size, if not a 1/2 size, lower for sure.

These might be my new favorite shoes. I have really wide feet (wides are often not wide enough) and these fit like how I always imagine these types of shoes to fit. My only complaint is that the height is a little short (hugs feet quite snugly), which might not even necessarily be a complaint. I love that my heels do not fall out at all. These are super cute, and I cannot believe that I have never discovered these shoes before!

I love these shoes! Just purchased my third pair. Now that Zappos is carrying the orange and grey's I'm sure I will be purchasing many more! If you are a fan of the classic sneaker I highly recommend these!

These shoes are very comfortable. The uppers are really soft and breathable. There's a small arch, not enough for running, but enough for walking comfortably. They were tighter than I'm used to, but they're so soft that it's kind of like wearing a big sock, so the tightness wasn't a big issue.

I was looking for a green lightweight racing shoe to wear for a St. Pattys Day 5K. It was the perfect shoe and worked out well. An added bonus was that I won the race at age 58. How cool and they arrived at my door in 2 days. I will send you a picture of me with the shoes. Thanks so much.

I'm with everyone else on this one - an all-around comfy and stylish shoe. Glad I bought it to give my Converse a break.

I ordered two other pair of shoes including these Asics. The other brands were Puma & Vans. I ordered all three in the same women's size of 7. The Puma and Vans were true to size and fit perfectly so I was happy to keep them. I felt that the Asics are sized one size too small. If I were to order these again, I would order a full size larger like an 8 rather than my usual size of 7. But, they do look really cool.

I love these shoes! They are cool-looking, lightweight, and very comfortable. They have a thinner sole and a lower profile, more like Converse in fit than, say, a traditional running shoe -- more like a court shoe, I guess. But they have arch support, and are supportive enough for city walking. One note: the grey/black ones are vegan, and the fabric looks more denimy than in the picture. Zoom in to see the texture.

This is the second time I buy this shoe from Zappos, just in a different color/style.... and I'm not the type to buy the same shoe twice. I wore my previous pair pretty much every day for a year, and at that point, although the soles are still intact, the tread was so worn that I decided I need a new pair. I still have them and just use them as junk shoes at this point. The Onitsuka Tigers are a very comfortable shoe. They're extremely lightweight and they breathe very well. They're not great on cold and/or wet days because of their permeability, but that's not what you should be buying them for. I work on my feet pretty much all day long, and when I'm wearing these guys my feet don't seem to get tired. It doesn't take long to break them in, and once you have, you'll want to wear them all the time. As for arch support and padding, it's only moderate. You definitely won't want to be running long distances in these. As for the style, you can see that from the pictures. I've gotten many many comments on these because they're bright and bold. Frankly the toughest part is figuring out which style you want. I'd recommend these shoes to anyone who wants a fun and lightweight pair of casual shoes.

Great look, very comfortable like all other pairs of the ultimate 81. Have owned a pair of this shoe in multiple colors/designs for the last 5 years--they never fail. Great everyday casual shoe that holds up well.

I ordered a size 10.5 men and they fit great. I think others have noted the "black" is actually more a navy, but other than that I am completely satisfied as a first time Zappos customer. I am docking a style star only because of the color discrepancy.

I wear a women's size 8 shoe. The 7 1/2 was too small. The 8 runs just a tad bit longer than most of my other size 8 shoes. Overall, satisfied with the shoe. I have owned this same shoe in the past and they maintained their condition for years. I would not hesitate to buy this shoe again! Zappos gets a 6-star customer service rating by me as well!

I found this shoe to be extremely comfortable and I like the way they look on my feet. (I have big feet and they seem to make them appear shorter -- I think it's the rounded toe.) This is the second pair of Tigers I have owned and they won't be the last.

Great set of kicks! Pretty flat and roomy. Cushion is limited, so I wouldn't recommend walking around all day in them.

Loving them! Very stylish. Bought three pair after the first pair. Love the fact they come in so many different colors. Would recommend to all tennis shoe junkies like myself.