Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81, a classic running shoe from Onitsuka, ushers in a new season of Onitsuka Tiger trainers. Many styles featured in the past have been dug out from the archives and given a new twist, including the Onitsuka Tiger Saiko Runner! Saiko translates into 'ultimate' in Japanese - indicating these were the ultimate running shoes in Japan in the late 70s. Now issued in these cool retro trainers Onitsuka Tiger brings back classic nylon running shoes into a whole new light. Onitsuka Tiger Ultimate 81 features a cute mesh covered toe box, first grade premium suede detail and manmade shoe sides.