Onitsuka Tiger by Asics

I buy a pair every year even though I can still wear the old ones. My favorite sneaker ever. Very comfortable. Very durable. They are worth every penny.

These are really lovely shoes! I am a woman and find that all women's tennis shoes and sneakers are just too narrow, so I have opted for buying men's or unisex shoes. I saw these and fell in love! I ordered these in the mint splatter paint color that I see is no longer listed. It is really pretty, but I found that it didn't go with anything that I owned so I have decided to send them back and try for another color combo. They fit well and were true to width...Men's D...and were true to length. The shoes have a lot of flex so if you need a shoe that is firm this is not the shoe for you. I had no complaints about the style, fit, or comfort...it's just that the mint splatter print is not for me.

Love the look of these, snappy and vintage! But, they felt a half size big--my foot felt like it was floating--so I'm trying a half size down. Note that I am a woman, so often man's shoes are wider, these don't feel too wide--just too big over all and I hope the half size down will work in this style.

Overall, I like this shoe. Style-wise I like the design since I'm a fan of retro running shoes. It's a minimalist design so don't expect major cushioning but enough so that your feet aren't aching at the end if the day. There isn't a lot of arch support so if you have flat feet or need support, you may not like these shoes and an insole can easily fix that.

I have owned several pairs of these shoes and absolutely love them. Classic style, well made, and very versatile. I've received compliments almost every time I wear them and the quality holds up. Zappos as usual has great service and I would highly recommend!

These are the most comfortable shoes that I've purchased in a long time. In fact, I was so happy with them that I've just ordered my second pair. The original pair was comfortable throughout its life and I'm finally retiring them after 2 years of constant use after the sole began to wear through. Had others 'in the know' comment to me about how they love the Onitsuka Tiger as well. Very highly recommended.

I love these shoes, I bought a second pair after wearing them for a few days. Like with canvas shoes, it feels slightly thinner, but that's great with skinny jeans or shorts.

This was the first time I ordered anything from Zappos. I was able to purchase a shoe I had looked for for years, in the right size (I have incredibly small feet), which were delivered the very next day. It couldn't have been easier!

I love the look of these shoes, and they are extremely light weight. The upper is made of cloth. However, these shoes were nearly impossible to get on. Because they are slip-ons, I would have thought the back of the shoes had a little give, but they do not. Ultimately, I had to get a shoe horn to get the shoes on my feet. And, once they were on, they actually fit a little big. There is no way that I am using a shoe horn to get tennis shoes on. You could probably break these in over time, but I want tennis shoes that I do not have to struggle to put on. So, these are getting returned. Too bad, because I really love the look. They are so cute.

I love the shoes, and am overall satisfied with these shoes and the whole shipping and zappos support system. The colors are almost accurate to real life. The red is deeper and the grey is less noticeable. Great quality and an overall great shoe.

Very comfortable. leather is very soft. Therefore, if you choose to purchase your true size, the leather will stretch to conform nice and snug. I will definitely grab another pair.

I wear a 9.5. When I ordered the pink and white combo they were so cute out of the box. Had to return as they were too small. Order 1/2 size larger!

A great shoe, but wears out quickly. The tread is really thin, so about six months of constant use (I walk everywhere) and they are about ready to be replaced. That being said, they've been incredibly comfy since the minute I put them on.

Nice lightweight, minimalist shoe. It's made of soft leather which creases and scratches fairly easily so you have to be careful about dragging your toe on curbs, etc.So far hasn't been too much of a problem and I love the way they look.

I knew that I wanted a pair of Onitsukas but I was not quite sure which one (there are so many great pairs to choose from)! I was a little reluctant to go with the orange but decided to go with it! I love them so much and it was definitely a good decision!

Ultimate 81 is the best pair of sneakers I have ever had! My first pair lasted for years, being intensely used (in fact I still have them and wear them only once in a while). They are the most comfortable, durable and come in beautiful colour combinations. I am buying my second pair now and will probably buy others in the future.

Continues to be a great shoe. Thin sole, flat, flexible. It is relatively narrow, so it gives mild wrap-around arch support through lacing up rather than from a physical arch. Gum rubber-like outsole has excellent traction on wood floors and other indoor surfaces. So, at base, this is an excellent, albeit somewhat narrow, all-around gym shoe. This can be a good all-around martial arts shoe...depending on your particular activity. The relative stickiness of the sole will be welcome by many, but probably not by those whose practice involves a lot of fast, weighted turns or spins. That said, I have worn this model (in white) for years. I do several hours of tai chi a day, almost all outside, and often wear the shoes as general use shoes throughout the day. I like the quasi-minimalist feel. For me, the shoe is not quite in the "barefoot" category because it is a bit stiffer than, say, my Merrell Trail Gloves 2, and its toe box is pretty standard width, not as ample as the Merrell's or similar barefoot shoes. Because I wear these for outdoor practice and general daily use, the gum sole could wear out quickly, especially at the heel. My solution has been to proactively use Shoe Goo across the rear of the sole, in the heel area, and to repeat as needed to prevent the heel area from wearing down. As you can see, I must like the feel of these shoes a lot to go through this degree of maintenance! I have generally rotated three pairs through mostly daily use. With the help of a Shoe Goo touch-up every month or two overnight, the shoes last several years. (Sorry for the length of this review, but I thought more detail might be useful to some!) Last comment or two: The leather uppers are soft and will conform to your foot and don't seem to wear out. However, they can get a bit warm in a warm climate. I find it helpful to air out the shoes after each use to minimize odor. In sum, this is a useful MA shoe or gym shoe. It is like a low cut version of a classic wrestling or boxing shoe. I have a fairly narrow foot, so the narrow last suits me fine; for others, perhaps not so. The sole is perhaps too sticky for a lot of indoor spinning turns. It also be a bit slippery on wet outdoor surfaces. Last, although I tend to dress in varying degrees of drab, I really like the color of these shoes -- and, for what it's worth, they are, with one difference, the shoes Uma Thurman wore in the Kill Bill in the Crazy 88 restaurant scene. I did notice that hers had a different outsole pattern and perhaps different rubber composition. Now, if I could only find that Hatori Hanzo sword.

Have only worn them around the house for an hour so far... comfortable, lots of padding at upper, sole has moderate padding - less than moderate arch support, but there is some. Will need better arch support or arch insert for pronators. I think these will conform well to the foot, since the uppers are textile. The gray is a true light gray, not whitefish, so you don't feel you are wearing white shoes. I seem to be between an 8 and an 8.5 for women in this shoe, but I will re-order an 8 -- I expect it to stretch out. Good for walking around town, but I would not use them for running -- the running shoe engineering has gone a long way since the 70s when these were the marketed for runners. But I wanted them for a casual shoe & for that, they are very handsome shoes! Similar styles would be Skechers & other "athletic-leisure" shoes, but these are much more comfortable in the upper for me.

This is my 16th pair of Ultimate 81's. They are the most comfortable shoe ever made. I have peripheral neuropathy which is a condition that basic makes your feet feel like they are on fire is they are exposed. I wear my Tigers 24/7. I even have a pair that I wear to bed on really bad nights. They are easy to clean, just toss them into the washing machine.

These shoes are great. Very stylish and look amazing with any jeans you have. Not the most comfortable, but what I expected from a shoe designed for looks.