Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Love these shoes. I wear them every day with an insert for arch support.

Awesome shoe! I wanted snazzy, athletic sneakers that I could wear with my own arch supports to increase healthy posture and decrease tired feet. These look adorable with almost any pants or shorts and are super comfortable. I would highly recommend them!

The sneaker is great but the real star is Zappos customer service, which got this to me within 2 days. I can't think of another online retailer with which I've had such a good, consistent experience.

This was my second pair of Ultimate 81s. The first pair I bought at a retail store. This shoe is great. It's lightweight and the thin sole makes it very flexible. I just ordered a new pair of shoes and I was planning on getting these again. However, the color I wanted wasn't available in my size. So I am trying out the Saucony Bullet. If the Bullet doesn't work out I'll be back to the Ultimate 81s again.

I ordered these shoes for my son. He loves them! As for Zappos, they are the only way I buy shoes. Their service is excellent. I can order a pair of shoes, get them delivered, return them, if needed, and still have my shoes that week. Wonderful internet company!

I love these shoes. They are super comfortable, and have mesh so they never get sweaty. Plus I like the retro thing. Not sure I would use them as serious running shoes, though and the sole is thin.

Love these shoes. They're casual, light, and comfortable. I ordered a half size smaller and they fit perfectly. Not much support, but I expected that from a street shoe.

Been wearing Ultimate 81s for awhile now. Definitely the most comfortable sneakers I've worn for the price. Even more comfortable than higher-priced kicks. A bit of a warning on the Zappos Exclusive Black/SteelGrey color on the Ultimates 81s: In the picture, they look a denim grey. In actuality, they're more silver. They can look a bit "shiny" in sunlight.

The Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 is reminiscent of running shoes that were popular during the 1980s. It has a simple clean good looking design. It doesn't have the large "clunky" appearance common in many of today's running shoes. The Tiger 81 also features a very snug but extremely comfortable glove like fit that molds to your foot. If you tighten the laces just a bit, it is nearly impossible to slip off the shoe without first losing up the laces. These shoes are extremely comfortable with or without socks. Like boat shoes they look good with shorts and no socks. They are excellent for casual wear and light running. In my opinion, after wearing these shoes you will like them and purchase a second pair.

First, these do not run large; so don't be tempted to go 1/2 size bigger. Moreover, these shoes are very light and simple, no support or much of a heel. Perfect for yoga, traps or straps biking, comfort wear, maybe smooth surface running - like slippers with laces. If you are expecting anything rugged, warm, protective, or supportive you are buying the wrong shoe. A classic.

This is like my 10th pair of the Ultimate 81's. Is there any other shoe like this? One that is very comfortable, holds up very well and that which is always changing color & material variations? This is a very exciting shoe, and Zappos seems to have all of them -- right on the cutting edge of The Tiger!

I love these shoes! I had them in another style from 4 years ago and decided to get another pair. I love this color combination as well. They are definitely true to size. I am a women's 10 and they fit just right. They are good for wide feet even though they seem kind of narrow.

These shoes have amazing comfort as everyday walking shoes. There is not a great amount of arch support, but I don't believe they were designed with that in mind. The material is great, and they have yet to wear out in any place.

I purchased my retro Tiger running shoes solely based on reviews and I'm not disappointed in the least! I did have to buy an inexpensive arch insert because there just wasn't enough support for me personally, but the shoes are light and comfortable and I love them!

Great shoe! Very comfortable and sized right. Get lots of comments on them!

Wow! These shoes are Sa'weet! To think I almost bought a pair of boat shoes. What was I thinking? I can tell as soon as I put them on that these shoes wouldn't work for me as a runner (I run mainly trails) but as a fly summer shoe with no socks and some shorts they are right on! And you know what else was awesome? Zappos. I opted for the free shipping in 5-7 business days and received these shoes in two days. I can't say everyone is going to get their shoes this fast. For all I know Zappos is stationed in Austin, but I don't think so. Highly recommend these shoes. In fact, my fiance is considering getting a pair now since they come in like 15 different colors.

I'd never been complimented on shoes before I bought these shoes, but people love these things! Very stylish.

I've always liked gray, but I thought this would be too light. They are perfect. They arrived just before I went to the Caribbean for work...really, it was work. The shoe, right, they are fine, and I'll buy a few more pair so I don't get caught without a back up. Fit is so light and comfortable.

I am so pleased with these shoes. They are so comfortable and stylish. They weren't my first choice but when I opened the box I was pleasantly surprised. Great job.

Great fit and comfortable! I get compliments on this pair all of the time.

The shoe is really comfortable to walk around or even casually run in. The only thing I noticed is that the seams of the shoe seemed to have glue "splotches" which makes it look like the shoe might fall apart easily after seeing some heavy use. Guess we'll have to see. All in all though, I like that unless others are shopping with Zappos, these are unique colors for the Onitsukas which are already pretty popular.

Based on other reviews I ordered a 9 instead of 8 1/2 and they fit perfectly. I wear these sneakers all day at work and they're really comfy. I don't even have to put arch-support insoles in them like I usually do with sneakers.

The navy blue model looks more like black in person. So much so, that I thought I had the wrong shoe! Cool shoes. I wish the Mexico 66 shoes had these soles.

Very stylish. Surprisingly comfortable for the price. Has held it's shape after a few wears, so it seems to be made of good quality materials.

These shoes are the bees knees. Definately good for the price too. The style is dope, you can lift in these, run from dogs, and tear up the town in these bad boys. They fit snugly, so there is no uncomfortable rubbing, and it also fits the foot, well my foot, nicely. I like to think I have pretty normal or average feet. I plan on getting another pair of these when mine wear out.