Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

I am really impressed with these shoes, they are very comfortable, and since I wear them as work shoes, that is important. I will definitely buy these again, in either the same color or a different color.

Great shoes with little to no break in time. They have good arch support and fit. It reminded me of me old Adidas Sambas. These are very lightweight.

I ordered these for my husband for a gift. He absolutely loves them! They are completely stylish, comfortable, and go with anything. He wants to get some of the other color combinations now.

These are amazingly comfortable shoes. I like them so much that I bought a second pair. They run true to size and hold up well under frequent use.

These are slick shoes. They look awesome. I normally wear a size 10 (wide) in Asics, but needed a 10.5 in this shoe. HOWEVER, like many casual sneakers, these shoes lack any substantial arch support. I have high arches, so these shoes left me feeling unstable and awkward. I had to exchange them for size 11's to add an arch-support insole (the original soles are not removable). With all that settled (whew!), I really enjoy these shoes.

I ordered these last night and they're already here! They are AWESOME. I got red w/ yellow - very colorful without being too bright or garish, and exactly as pictured in the photos. They fit true to size - I almost always get 7.5 (women's) and that was no different here. They also feel great; nice and light on your feet with a bit of arch support, although not quite enough for me personally. Still, that's so minor and these are so super cool that you just won't care!

These shoes are incredibly comfortable. They feel like they have been tailored for my feet. I bought size 8 which I also use in the Asics Gel Nimbus. The cushioning makes these shoes feel almost like running shoes, but with a more stylish look. I have them in green/white, blue/turquoise and red/white. I like the green/white ones best.

These shoes are very cute and also very comfortable once you find your proper size. In sneakers I usually wear a 6.5 or 7. After reading other reviewers say they ran large, I ordered the 6.5. Turns out those were even too large. Zappos did and exchange for me and I had the 6 in my hands the very next day. When wearing the pair that was a bit too large, it felt like the shoes had no arch support what so ever. When putting on the pair that actually fit, it was a different story and the arch support was much better than I had expected it to be. They are very light weight and I wore them to work out yesterday (squats, lunges, jumping rope, boxing, and no running in them yet). I see them being good for me running, as I prefer a slim line, light weight running shoe. Some people like the heavier ones with all that extra rubber. As always, Zappos customer service is beyond excellent. If you have never shopped with them before, you should (even if not for these shoes)!

I bought these for my boyfriend and he loves them! He was a little unsure at first, probably because he's only worn running shoes for as long as he can remember, but he said he got tons of compliments on them the first time he wore them and has loved them ever since!

Got the gold, black and silver metallic ones for the Saints' Superbowl and we won....what more can I say? Except that I had to put a band aid on my heels because the raised part in the back rubbed a little, might just be me because I have been in Uggs all winter and flip flops in the summer so my heels aren't used to anything rubbing on them. I wear 7.5 and they felt true to size in every way.

I bought these shoes in the Zappos.com exclusive black/gray color for my job and absolutely love them. Bought a 9, it felt true-to-size and they're VERY lightweight on my feet all day. I have a hard time finding dark shoes to wear with khakis that are vegan; for anyone wondering, they came with a tag that said only man-made materials were used(not sure about the other ultimate 81 versions). I've gotten a bunch of compliments already, so I'm gonna check out some other colors. They're a nice alternative to Chuck Taylors and Vans slip-ons for someone like me who won't buy leather.

Great looking, comfortable. I was a little worried that the snakeskin, gold and all would be too flashy, but it is really pretty tasteful. These are a nine, which is what I have always worn, and it might have been better to go up a half size, these are just on the right side of OK. Lightweight, look especially good with jeans. These are street shoes, obviously, not athletic shoes, but they do have that good old Tigers fit and feel to them.

Shoes have always been about function rather than form to me. I bought shoes when I needed a new pair and wore them down to the very end. I've never purchased a shoe based on looks. That changed when I saw the Onitsuka Tiger by Asics. I did happen to need a new pair but these looked so awesome I just had to buy them immediately. Turns out they are also super comfortable!One problem: the white mesh on the top gets dirty easily. One of my shoes has a grey scuff on the mesh already that I can't get out :(

I use these shoes for working out and get a ton of compliments on their color (I have the red ones) and retro look. They feel great, but their length seemed ever slightly longer than their listed size. They are comfortable to run in as well as wear with jeans. However, the rubber sole is very flat with minimal grip, so try not to wear these in situations where you may slip (rocky terrain or ice). Overall I am very satisfied with these Tigers!

The sneakers look very stylish and are extremely comfortable. I thought they would be too dark to notice any patterns on the sneakers but that was not the case. Even though it is full black you can still see the style, pattern on the sneakers and it looks very good. If you want subtle yet very stylish sneakers that are somewhat muted these are perfect.

Shoes are great and were shipped in a reasonable time.

really great shoes, light, comfortable. they look pretty cool too, and feel great walking, running, biking, whatever. i'd definitely buy these again if mine were to get lost or caught fire.

I wear a prescription orthotic and my low-profile, 'sport' pair fits very nicely in these shoes. The midsoles are made out of some really cool firm foam. It's cushy, but stiff and responsive for running or walking around, whatever. Normally I have to wear some beefy New Balance walking shoes at work since I stand all day and it hurts my back in most shoes, but these do great. The tread looks like benzene rings. They're a little tight to get out of (have to pull them off with my hands), but who cares? Sweet shoes.

Love the shoes... great fit and great performance... and they look great, too! Runs true to size.

Love them! This is my third pair of Onitsuka Tigers and I could not be more pleased with them. They are my every day, go to the grocery store, chase my kid around and still look stylish shoe! Plus they are very comfortable and offer great support over my flip flops and flats. I did, however, have to order a half size larger than my old Tigers. I should have trusted the reviews as many people said that the shoes ran about a half size small. It is a good thing Zappos has such a great return process. I returned the first pair to order a larger size with no hassle or questions asked and I always receive the shoes I order from Zappos in no time at all. Great shoes and a great place to order them from!

This shoe is great. I bought the Onitsuka Tiger blue/black pair. They fit great and I didn’t need to break them in at all. The material of the shoe doesn’t block out the wind very well, so socks are important in the winter. Avoid wearing them in wet conditions. These shoes look great, which is what I was hoping for when I bought them. One thing I want to point out is the color difference between the shoes themselves and the picture. For the blue/black pair, the blue is significantly darker than is represented in the picture. I myself was rather surprised at the color when I opened the box. Also, the silver stripes are not as shiny as they look in the picture, much to my pleasure. The blue/black pair is better looking than the picture illustrates. These shoes draw attention to the wearer, and I’ve gotten a ton of compliments on them. I recommend them to anyone looking for a cool, comfy, stylish shoe.

Great color combination, it gives a pop to the timeless blue jean and white T outfit. I nick named them the heart attack for its rich/deep red outer and blue sole which resemble veins leading to the heart!!!

I love these! They fit well. The only thing I would want is better arch support, but that’s what inserts are for.

This is the fourth pair of Onitsuka Tiger shoes I’ve purchased. They hold up very well for everyday casual wear. I’m a runner and I would totally not recommend these shoes for that purpose, but as far as a fashionable well made shoe for getting around on school campus or with jeans at the clubs, this shoe fits the bill. Another cool thing about these shoes is that every pair of Tigers I’ve purchased has come with an extra pair of shoelaces in a different, but complementing color. Almost always I end up switching the shoelaces out because the second pair of laces seems to look even better than the one displayed on Zappos (which aren’t bad). The color included with this pair is a grey-blue that looks really good on the shoe as well. I’ve noticed that after these shoes get kinda worn out, they make great summer shoes that you can wear with shorts and no socks and not look completely lame. They are not too clunky and have a lot of light mesh so they breathe really well. I usually wear flip flops at summer, but sometimes you might wanna skateboard or snag an impromptu pick-up game of hoops and these shoes give that option. Hope this review was helpful.

First time owning this shoe. And now I’m sold. It’s comfortable, and looks good. Not much in the way of arch support. And these shoes are lightweight, almost feels like you’re not wearing anything. Overall great piece of footwear.