Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®

These are the coolest sneaks I've had since my rhinestone Elleses I had in the 5th grade! Great fit, not too light, not too heavy with just enough foot support. Fantastic shoes. I'm going to have to get a few more pairs maybe.

Great shoe - True to size, nice shoe, not the most comfortable shoe, but good enough.

Onitsuka Tiger by Asics Ultimate 81™! Definitely old school. Doesn't really make a fashion statement but is really light and comfortable to run in.

I always wanted a pair of these style Asics so I bought two pair, and to say the least I wasn't disappointed. They feel great, no break-in period and I've gotten at least one compliment every time I've worn either pair. And of course, they were here within two days. Very happy with them.

My favorite shoes - Now, I should explain that these are the only sneakers I wear, and I have them in about 6 different limited edition colors. I love 'em, you really can't go wrong with 'em, and best of all, they won't set you back $100.

Truly ultimate! I ordered these shoes as a replacement for another pair that had worn out. These shoes are great! They look really good, and they were just what I wanted. I have a bit of extra room in the toe area, but to be fair my toes are very short, and if I wear thick socks it is not an issue. I appreciate the attention to detail on these shoes; the foam on the inner edge of the shoe is cut so that it accentuates the arch. I look forward to wearing these for a long time!

Very comfortable - Extremely comfortable shoe, not tons of support, but enough. Stylish as well =) just buy them half a size smaller than you wear.

Nice stylish shoe. Just regret buying the wrong size. This shoe was half a size larger than what I usually wear.

Perfect - Jog in these suckers daily. Going on my third pair. Not for those who need a ton of arch support. Love the low profile, can't stand shoes with tons and tons of padding.

Great shoes with a great feel - These sneakers are the best pair of shoes I've ever bought. They look great and are very comfortable. Some people might complain of bad arch support but to me, I think it has excellent arch support. There's a curve in the insole that fits the contours of your arch but I figure this might be uncomfortable to people who have flat feet or relatively low arches. I got the ones with the white/black/red/green/yellow color scheme and they look fantastic. I've gotten many compliments and it's good to have shoes that many people don't have. Ultimate 81's are also light and breathable. Good for every day use or for sports (but I don't recommend running for long distances in anything but running shoes). It won't have your feet sore at the end of the day unlike shoes like Converse All-Stars (which I used to own before getting these).

Awesome - Super comfortable. Get compliments from strangers every time I wear them. Nicely breathable. No break in time.

These shoes are overall comfortable with the exception of the back/heel. Even socks that cover the whole ankle, I got blisters. Hopefully with some more wear they will become more comfortable. I normally wear an 8, but ordered a 7.5 since that’s what I have in another pair of Tigers and they fit well. I got the red/green/yellow ones and I get compliments on them all the time! Very good looking shoes. Great customer service, too! I only picked standard shipping and got them the very next day! Haven't had that happen anywhere else on the web.

About to order my third pair! A couple years ago my daughter lent me her pair (red with red stripes) and she never got them back. Last fall, as the "borrowed" pair was finally showing some wear, I broke down and ordered my own from Zappos (very cool grey, mustard, and red) and wear them practically any time when I'm not working. So now it's time for another pair. Can you tell I LOVE THESE SHOES??? Friend from work said to me: "Hey, cool kicks! My kid has those." Look, they're just great shoes. As a woman, I wear the men's 8.5 Tiger's, and I usually take a woman's size 10, so they probably run a tad big, after you've worn them for a bit (just like the other reviewers have said).

Asics Delivers Dope Kicks - I just love these shoes. The Onitsuka model is timelessly cool. Urban and just plain classy, it can be dressed up or down and will always deliver compliments. I have purchased 8 or 9 pair of these and continue to want a new color, the latest purchase being the Rastafarian green/yellow/red combo. Man, does the green pop! Almost reflective at night. They do wear out rather quickly, certainly not a runner or good track shoe; instead purely for casual wear and good times. The size 14 fits my somewhat narrow (but average I would say) 14-15 very well, with ample room in the toe box. Prolonged wear may leave your heel a little tired and sore from lack of arch support... prolonged being a good 14-15 hour pub binge day/night with plenty of walking. For the most part, and for the price, these can't be beat to dress you up nicely. Sport them with panache!

Wow - I'm really happy with these shoes. I had bought some New Balance 595s for work, which worked out great, but due to the environment, they got super dirty super fast. I wanted some other shoes to wear for everyday purposes and a friend told me about Asics. I found these, ordered them yesterday, and just got them today! I cannot begin to explain how comfortable they are and by what I've seen with other Asics, I think these will last a long, long time. They're great looking, great feeling, and the service with Zappos once again leaves me with a superb feeling.

It’s a cool shoe that is very comfortable - I really like them a lot. It’s a good looking and comfortable shoe. It’s very lightweight and gives a decent amount of support. It’s pretty flat though, so if you need arch support, it may not be for you.

THE go-to sneaker - This is my Go-To shoe whenever I am in the market for an everyday, kick around sneaker. They are stylish and simple, not to mention the most comfortable shoes. Not all of the colors/styles are for everyone, but there's a color/style for everyone. You're guaranteed to find a pair that appeals to you, and for the price, you can't beat the Ultimate 81. Retro cool, simple comfort. Nothing fancy-technical (for what's out there nowadays), but for everyday, around town wear, buy these shoes. Also: Zappos.com is the most customer service friendly company I've ever encountered. They aim to please, and they reward loyal customers. Awesome, awesome, awesome.

I love Zappos! I ordered these shoes at 5:30pm yesterday and received them at 12:50pm today! Simply amazing free shipping from Zappos! As for the shoes, I love them! I got the Ultimate 81 Tigers in white/shadow and the colors look just like the photo. They also come with red shoe laces, which I love! Overall, I am a very happy and satisfied customer! Will definitely buy another pair of these shoes in the future!

Onitsuka Tiger Asics Ultimate 81 - The shoe came in sooner than expected. I am truly happy with the shoe. This is my second order of this brand and style. I am sure that I will continue to purchase the shoe in the future. I wear a size 14 and it is hard to find casual sneakers like this in my size for a teenager. I was impressed with the color of the shoe. The color was strong, not washed out. I would recommend this to anyone who has large feet. This shoe reflects a size appearance smaller than your actual shoe size.

I ordered the green and black 81s. They are very comfortable and, most importantly, look very cool. What more could you ask for? They also sent them overnight at no extra charge. Nice. The only difference from the picture is that the stripes are slightly metallic looking. Enjoy!

Great Shoes!! This shoe is GREAT! Very light and breathable.

Excellent sneaker - I would recommend this sneaker to everyone. Personally it’s the most comfortable pair of Asics I've ever owned and also it's stylish.

AMAZING! Once again Onitsuka came through. These shoes are the only shoes I will buy or wear. Thank the heavens they were created!!! Plus, with Zappos’ fast shipping, I got them in record time! Much better than Journeys!!!

I love Onitsuka Tigers - The title says it all. I got my first pair 1.5 years ago and wore them nearly every single day. I decided it was time for a 2nd pair recently and they are as cute and comfortable as the first. Tigers will not fail you.

Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 - Asics and Onitsuka have managed to keep the quality of the Tiger shoe phenomenal after 20 some odd years. To know my teens wear them now is nothing short of remarkable. This is a shoe that should never go out of style or comfort.