Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I love the feel of Asics, they’re so light and easy to walk in. I didn’t feel like I needed to break these in. They were just easy to walk in from the get-go. Excellent casual walking around shoe.

My last few pairs of sneakers have been Onitsuka Tigers, and these are my favorite so far. They provide enough support for casual walking while feeling fairly light and well-ventilated.

These shoes are great! I don't run in them. I got them because they're comfortable and cool looking. I wear them to work. I actually have 3 pairs (in different colors) of these, and I love 'em all!

Lightweight and just enough padding to get around. Works great for Crossfit, but I still bring my cross trainers for days that involve more than 800m of running.

I bought these shoes for my husband and they are even nicer 'in-person'. Because they come with interchangeable shoe laces, they provide two entirely different looks. One makes them look very formal/dressy and the other very classy. We are both obsessed with Asics and these are the nicest we've bought. Their texture and color combinations are very nice. Highly recommend them.

I absolutely love these shoes!!! Although I did wait for months on the waiting list before I could actually purchase these shoes, but I think it was well worth the wait. All of my friends love them, as well as my co-workers. I hate to tell them where I bought them because I don\'t want them to buy them too. They are also very comfortable. I LOVE them.

I bought these shoes in all black, a Zappos exclusive, and I couldn\'t be happier. They are super light and incredibly stylish. I am a little surprised that such a high percentage of people stated that they run a half size larger because I found that they were spot on. They are very light and comfortable with a great look. As always, Zappos shipped immediately and I received the shoes straightaway.

Amazing shoe. Perfect blend of style and functionality. Wear them when you jog, for a night out with friends, or anywhere in between. You'll get compliments on these shoes! I have owned mine for 10 months and they're pretty worn (heavy wear at toe where rubber meets fabric, but no holes through to the foot). I am excited to buy another pair! This pair also came with a second set of colored laces (along with white) that match the shoe. Again, they have taken a beating and I'm impressed that they're still in one piece! I highly recommend these Tigers. It's always fun to find other folks wearing Tigers - you'll probably smile at each other because you know they love theirs, and they know you love yours.

Amazing shoe. Perfect blend of style and functionality. Wear them when you jog, for a night out with friends, or anywhere in between. You’ll get compliments on these shoes! I have owned mine for 10 months and they’re pretty worn (heavy wear at toe where rubber meets fabric, but no holes through to the foot). I am excited to buy another pair! This pair also came with a second set of colored laces (along with white) that match the shoe. Again, they have taken a beating and I’m impressed that they’re still in one piece! I highly recommend these Tigers. P.S. It’s always fun to find other folks wearing Tigers – you’ll probably smile at each other because you know they love theirs, and they know you love yours.

I absolutely love these sneakers. Not only are they comfortable and fashionable they are inexpensive. I received so many compliments on these sneakers and they even come with extra laces!

I am continually pleased with Onitsuka Tigers. The Ultimate 81s are no exception. Really light-weight, breathe well, and style is obviously superb. However, they are a tad more snug than the Mexico 66. I believe there is more cushion and padding than the 66 which causes it to be more tight. It does not cause them to be uncomfortable, just a little different and taking some getting used to. I just need to break them in. I expect a variance from the picture on the web vs. what I see in person, but they are exactly what is in the picture. No difference. Flat out great shoes.

Amazing shoe! Super light and fits like a glove. Very form fitting, and no bulk at all, still plenty of arch support though and slim but not crunched in the toe or too tight at all.

The shoes look great and are reasonably comfortable. Very lightweight and go with lots of casual outfits. I love them and have gotten compliments on them.

These shoes are super cute! I really like how they look and feel. When I first put them on, I felt they were a little wide in the toes, but after some breaking in and tightening the laces, they are my new favorite sneakers. The heel fits snug though, so maybe it’s just my feet. Perfect colors for the spring!

These shoes rock. Such a cool shoe and I love this color scheme. They\'re light and comfortable.

These shoes are great! Nice and light on the foot, and they are very versatile - I wear them with jeans and a sweater for a day in the city, but could also work out in them in a pinch (aka they’re great travel shoes). I think they tend to run a little large - I ordered a half size smaller than I usually wear since they were out of my size, and they fit perfectly. Instep support isn’t quite high enough for my high arches, but they are still very comfortable shoes.

My 17-year old picked these out. I asked him to consider a color combination that was less garish but he wanted these -- and he loves them! He wears them to school, on dates, and to church (when he can get away with it).

Most comfortable running\/casual shoes I have ever owned. Very light-weight for running. Lots of compliments on their style.

Love these shoes! They are definitely wide on my narrow foot though. But they're still very comfortable and don't rub.

This pair of shoes didn't really need breaking in. I had ordered another pair just like them except a different color. Those shoes killed my feet for two days, but these were fine. They came with black shoes strings and silver shoes strings. I like that they gave you the options. I used the silver ones. I love these shoes because they are so colorful! Very cute and comfortable. Amazing arch support, comparable to what everybody loves about Diesels. I like these shoes better:) Plus they're cheaper.

These Shoes are soooo Comfy!! They good looking too! A little sporty and dressy! Like casual dressy! Seriously buy them! They're gooorgeous sneakers! :)

These shoes are amazingly comfortable. There wasn\'t even a break in period, they were awesome out of the box. For the price, the quality is unmatched.

I'm so glad I found the Tigers! This is a super super comfortable tennis shoe in a fresh yet old school/retro style. These shoes fit me perfectly true to size and are "all day wearable" straight out of the box. Good arch support - not extreme though - and great for walking/jogging or just hanging out. I get compliments all the time on my Tigers - I just can't have too many pairs. A+. And for Zappos, too, the absolute best in customer service & selection on the planet.

Love these shoes! My girlfriend and I realized my shoes were all looking pretty nasty so we spent some serious time trying to find a new pair of kicks. After hours of online comparisons we decided upon this pair and I love them. They are very light! If you want tons of cushioning, these aren't for you. However, if you want to feel like you are wearing moccasins while still having a little arch support and rubber soles these are perfect. Shoes were true to size. I could probably have done with half a size bigger, but I like loose shoes with really tight laces. I can't comment on durability yet, but I will say they feel plenty sturdy and they have quality laces. For style they get a 5/5. People always make comments on them. I got a fairly trendy (castlerock/amazon coloring) pair, but they also have options that are more understated which is great. Overall, I\'d certainly recommend these shoes to anyone looking for light-weight running shoes with a light dash of retro style.

The "Ultimate 81" is a great line of athletic-inspired sneakers. They come in a variety of colors and are very comfortable. The only caveat is that they run on the large size (I am normally a 9.5, but wear a 9 in these shoes). That's about all that needs to be said on the subject.