Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

Satisfied Customer - These sneakers are very comfortable. I have been searching everywhere, including Zappos for a pair of black sneakers by this exact brand and style and Zappos finally had them! I purchased the black and grey stone one, which are mostly leather by the way, not suede. About a year ago, I purchased the white/brown/yellow mesh ones elsewhere. I love these sneakers!

Best company on earth - I’m very peculiar about shoes and don't like much of the stuff in local retail markets so I actually go ahead and "research" shoes I buy off the net. I narrowed it down to three and I went to see if they were at the local stores in case they had something cheaper, etc- turns out they did have the same shoe except not in the same color I wanted, around the same price as well. As for the shoe itself, it’s an excellent, comfortable shoe and lightweight not to mention gorgeous. But this review is not even about the shoe, it’s about the excellent customer service at Zappos! The fastest shipping I've ever had and it was free; I have paid around 30 dollars for next day shipping from other companies and it didn't even come as quick. The operator was friendly and courteous and all responses are prompt. I ordered the wrong size and realized it only after it was shipped and I contacted them and they sent my size immediately, and unlike other companies, they don't wait until you have the wrong pair, send it back, and then send you your size. I was floored; I don't think I'll ever go to a shoe store again!

Fabulous shoes! Comfort and style in one. Shoe ran a half size small so I had to return for half size up. True to width and adorable fashion!

Stylish - I get compliments on my shoes quite frequently. I got my usual size and they fit really well. I actually got them soaking wet one time and they still look great. I like how I got two different colors of shoes laces!

Extremely comfortable - More arch support than I'm used to (I previously wore Converse All-Stars), these shoes are amazingly comfortable. My fiance always has to put in arch support inserts, so I think it has enough for some, not enough for others. The one gripe that I have with Onitsuka Tigers is that the color choices are sometimes hit-or-miss. This obviously depends on the person, too, but out of all their color choices, there will be sometimes one that I like. To each his own though and I really enjoy the feel of these shoes.

Woot! Awesome shoes! And they came faster than any other pair of shoes I’ve ordered before, thank you Zappos!

Tiger - This shoe is very comfortable, light and cool looking. Very happy with this brand of shoes.

Cute and comfortable. Well made nice leather. This is a perfect dress shoes for me, since I can't stand on 3"+ heels. I appreciate the flattering chunky heels and round toe box! I wish there were more colors to add to my wardrobe! Thanks Zappos for its fast service.

I love these shoes! I have them in the bright white and they are so summery. They go with everything. They are so comfortable (for those who are used to high) I can't wait to choose another color for the fall.

Great Martial Arts Shoe!!! These shoes are great for kung fu! I am sure they are great for many other athletic activities as well. They sole is one of its best features. It is very flexible and has good traction. Not to mention they look awesome. I made my friends jealous the first day I rocked them. It shoe has pretty good airflow. If you normally wear pumas (I do) then you might be surprised by the width of the shoe. I have to pull the strings pretty tight.

Finally able to keep a zappos order - I am really hard to fit. So it's taken a while to get shoes I can actually where from Zappos, and I actually felt obligated to keep these after several other things that I had to return. That said, they are awesome - hooray for cheap shoes that come in the mail and look and feel great. One thing, they came with mustard green laces - which have grown on me, but not what is in the picture...

This shoe is simply amazing. I have gotten many compliments on them and they are easy to move around in and run in. I recommend this shoe to anyone who thinks it looks nice on the website.

Same as it ever was . . . awesome! I had this shoe about 8 years ago and was recently remembering how comfortable it was. So, I ordered a new pair and they are just as I remember them - the best pair of shoes I've ever owned. I'm not kidding. If you are looking for a moderately stylish, extremely comfortable walking shoe this is the one. I have super flat feet too, so if that is a concern, no worries. They do just fine.

Best tiger I've bought so far. I own a few pairs of tigers, and was waiting to find the right color combo in the ultimate 81s. I got the all black with white stripes, and they've been better than I could even have hoped. The material is much more durable and flexible than past pairs, and they seem to fit my feet like a glove. Actually did not have the issue with size as others have noted. Can't beat these shoes, I need about 10 more pairs in different colors!

Best Tigers out there!!! These are my new favorite tigers, next to the Mexico 66 model. These took no time to break in, definitely will buy me a new pair when mines break down, which could be a long time as my last pair lasted a loooong time.

Cool retro Shoes! I am always on the look out for cool retro comfortable shoes. I found these from Zappos and they are just as cool in person as on the site! Very comfortable. Actually, I was not expecting these to be very comfortable but they are. Good support and cushion! Look great with a pair of dark jeans!! Extra bonus from Zappos. I ordered on Monday and got them the next day for free!! Awesome service. While most companies are still processing your order I am wearing my new shoes!! A very happy repeat customer!

Comfy and stylish - Love the fit; love the color scheme (I got the green and grey). I'll enjoy wearing these around the hills of Seattle on cool, autumn days.

I have loved these shoes from the moment I got it in the mail. I ended up getting the black/stone grey and have not been disappointed. I wear them every day for work and there was absolutely no break-in period as they felt good since day one. After reading the other reviews I ordered a half size smaller and it fits perfectly (only marked "felt a half size larger than marked" since they would have been big had I ordered my regular size). It was my first time finding a shoe that fit correctly after sending 4 other brands/shoes back. Would definitely recommend!

Onitsuka kicks in all the doors... once again! Just love this shoe. I have owned close to 10 pairs now. They don't last too long (sole/support wise), but for the price and the fashion conscious, they are exactly what the doctor ordered. This pair (grey/lime green) complimented my recent purchase of the rasta red, yellow, green. I like the subtlety of the grey/green. Yes, it's vibrant, but not as loud as the rastas. Can be dressed up or down and today sits comfortably on my feet with suit pants, a dress shirt, and loud cuff-links. Absolutely versatile and well worth the buy. Now if only they could make the rubber support in the sole a little more durable as after 2-3 months of casual wear (2x per week), it feels like you are walking barefoot.

Solid - Great shoe! I use this shoe just for walking around town. I also bike a lot and will say that since the bottoms of this shoe do not have giant grips on them like Saucony's or New Balance, it’s making slipping your feet in and out of toe clips much easier. This is an all around good shoe.

These shoes are super cute and are pretty decent for running. I run 4-6 miles daily in these and my knees and ankles feel fine. I had first ordered one half size down as per other reviews but found them to pinch my toes. I would suggest sticking with your regular shoe size.

My favorite shoe - After a little break in period, these are perfect. Hopefully I can buy these for the rest of my life or else I'll have to stock up!

My new "go-to" sneakers. I love these shoes. I ordered the light grey/dark grey/orange version and they look very cool with skinny jeans. My only complaint is that there's a thin white line along the sides of the sole, but it's a pretty minor issue. Comfort-wise, they feel perfect when I wear them.