Customer Reviews Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81®
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Customer Fit Survey:
76%"Felt true to size"
91%"Felt true to width"
68%"Moderate arch support"
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These are my new nursing shoes. The only shoes I can wear for 12 hours straight and don't hurt my feet. Plus they are super aerated so your feet don't sweat either. And they look cool!
JM, Zappos Customer,
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These are my favorite shoes ever! However, I usually buy the mens and had to go up a half size in womens because they were a bit narrow & tight.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Loved the color, a bright clear blue. Would have been great for summer. Unfortunately wearing these was like walking barefoot on cement. Absolutely no cushion at all in the sole. Felt stiff and hard. They're going back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I like the look and comfort of these shoes. I read that they were true to size, so I ordered just a 1/2 size bigger and it was too small. I am a size 7 normally, but for this shoe, I ordered a 8 1/2 medium and it fits very nicely with socks and gives me a wider toe box area for the comfort that I like. Beautiful turquoise/teal color, more turquoise than teal. Very happy with this purchase, but I recommend getting at least a full size bigger. I see others did not feel that way, however. Zappos' Customer Service if top notch for returns.
I'd also recommend:
Brooks
CoCo, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes! They're lightweight and just make me feel light on my feet. I used to wear shoes with a lot of arch support, but now I am back to shoes that allow my feet to be strong on their own. The fit is perfect, not too anything. The soles are a little noisy on hard surface flooring, but I don't care. I got caught in some rain, and amazingly the water didn't seep through. I would buy this shoe again.
Sherri, Zappos Customer,
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It's like walking on air! My job demands me to me be on my feet all day long. I bought these shoes specifically for that & what a great choice I made. Definitely worth the money.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Tianna Y, Zappos Customer,
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Overall, these shoes are great. They're very stylish. I'm wearing them purely for fashion, not for sport, so they worked just fine but they do lack cushion in the sole, so after a while, they weren't super comfortable, but also not really uncomfortable. They do seem to run a half size small.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great shoes. I have"nurses feet"after working for 40 some years. I wear a 9.5 usually. These are a 10. They fit perfectly. A little too colorful but I can adapt.
I'd also recommend:
Naturalizer, New Balance
Judy, Zappos Customer,
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Fits true to size. Lightweight, COMFORTABLE all day long. I bought two pair to alternate days as work footwear. Excellent shoe. And, Zappos it true to their word with exchanges when I ordered the wrong color! Thanks, Zappos!
Alice H, Zappos Customer,
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Very comfortable & supportive. Bought these for a trip to Europe involving lots of walking. The shoes were great -- my legs never felt tired and my feet had support. No breaking in/blisters or anything. I usually wear an 8 but went up half size to 8 1/2. Fit nicely - room for comfort and foot expansion from lots of walking.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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When I first tried these on, I was apprehensive that the arch area would be too narrow or tight (I have relatively flat feet) but after wearing this a few times, the shoes loosened up and they were fine.
I wear these sneakers on weekends when I'm walking around the city and they're perfect for that. The shoes are extremely comfortable. They have enough of a lift so I'm not stepping on my jeans (unlike Pumas). If I had more closet space I would look to buy a few more of these shoes in different colors.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my second pair of these shoes - new color, same great shoe. Lightweight, super comfy, always getting comments on how cute they are. I work on my feet a lot and find them a good all day shoe (especially since they breathe a bit). I'll be back for more. And Zappos, how I love thee! On more than one occasion you have surprised me with overnight shipping. When I am expecting my shoes in 4-6 days, nothing makes me happier than coming home from work the next day to surprise overnight shoes. Thank you!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I Love these shoes.... my 3rd pair so far. My only complaint is the squeaky noise the rubber sole makes on certain floors, it gets a bit better over time but doesn’t go away completely
Sasha, Zappos Customer,
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I originally bought a pair of onitsuka tiger slip on shoes in Japan and loved them, so I was on the lookout for other shoes from the brand. My only requirement was that the shoes be non-leather, which is sometimes hard to find. Then I saw these on sale on Zappos. I ordered two colors. They’re very comfortable and stylish, and they felt true to size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I absolutely love these. I have flat feet, which makes it very uncomfortable for me to wear shoes that have high arch support. These are soft enough to provide the required support without causing discomfort. I use these for CrossFit training - maybe not what others would use but it works for me. Plus I got them on sale at a great price.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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They make my stumpy feet look longer and more slender. They fit very well. I like the color too.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Cutest shoes ever. I get compliments all the time!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I followed other review suggestions and we t up a half size. Way too big! I could probably go a half size below my normal shoe size and be fine. I ordered the teal. They are actually corduroy and synthetic leather, not mesh.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This is my 6th pair of onitsuka shoes. I love them all. I bought this bc I wore out my first pair.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 is one of my favorite sneaker of all time. This particular pair are turning out great, as always! The red is a bit more on the pink side than true red. Also, I am a size 7 and I find that the shoes fit me best with thicker athletic-type socks. If I was going in thin socks or none at all, I would need to size down by half. Great shoes!
Tania T, Zappos Customer,
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Love these shoes. Very comfortable. I bought these primarily to commute to and from work, but they are stylish enough to wear all day in jeans or black pants.
April H, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes look exactly like the picture. They fit great and look great. I love them! I always order up half size in Asics shoes. Same here.
Barbara W, Zappos Customer,
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Very cute, nice light sneakers! Just what I was looking for. I was concerned about the size, a lot of people suggested going up a half size - I didn't need to.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes are very cute and very comfortable. I wouldn't use them so much for "running-running" but they are great to walk in and I jog some as well. All in all I recommend, unless you want some serious running shoes.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I love these shoes. They are comfortable and the colors are great. I was concerned they wouldn't match with many things but I was wrong. I even wore them with red jeans today and they looked great. I wear them as a casual sneaker so I can't say if they would work for running. But for chasing my toddler around, perfect. And they are Vegan too, if that matters to you.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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