Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Rocket 8

I wear size 8.5 shoe, but needed a 9 in these Asics. I bought these for indoor pickle ball and have worn them twice to play. They are working fine. I have narrow feet and very narrow heel. These in medium width do fit, although the heel slips slightly. What's up with no narrow sizes, Asics? And what's up with no pickleball shoes? (Hence 4 stars) It's the fastest growing sport in USA! Thanks to Zappos for making it easy to order multiple shoes in multiple sizes with an easy return for those that do not fit.

I bought these for pickleball but haven't worn them yet. so I can't review them fairly. However the size was off. I normally wear size 10 sneakers. I looked at the Asics size chart after foot measurement. It recommended size 9 but I ordered size 10. I got them and they were very small. I reordered them in a larger size and then got fine. Conclusion...don't go by the size chart.

I really liked the way this shoe hugged my foot but there was not enough arch support for me and I need a wider toe box. If it had these two things fixed this would have been an awesome shoe for me because it really does well on an inside court.

Had to return my first order, had to reorder a half size up... all is well, nice comfortable shoe

I do more standing on the court as a coach and these are not comfortable enough for my old bones :) So I am returning and looking into a pair with more support.

very good volleyball shoe for the price. durable and cool styling

These are ok. I returned them because they are not as comfortable nor supportive as my other Asics Gel shoes.

These shoes are a great purchase. Will be my everyday casual sneaker.

The shoe fit great. Zappo's has fantastic customer service and always do what they say they will do. Thanks Zappo!

I wish a larger size would have been available as this show seemed a little small.

My daughter said the shoes fit ok and she likes them. Off course most of the girls on the volleyball team have them so ... It’s only been a few weeks so I can’t comment on durability.

Great for pickle ball! Comfortable, true to size, work well for what I needed them for plus they look super cool!

I bought these shoes for pickle ball and they are perfect! They are court shoes, not running or walking shoes. They don’t have the padding or cushion of running shoes but have great support for lateral moves for tennis, pickle ball, volleyball, etc.

Asaics makes a great multi purpose shoe. Love the style and would be great for long walk or light aerobic activity.

I have narrow feet, and these were wide for me. I chose Asic Gel-Rocket 9 because of the better fit, flexibility, and color. The 9's work well for Pickleball. I wear 9.5.

These are a good deal for an entry-level tennis/pickleball shoe. Not a tight-enough fit or high-enough ankle to support a lot of movement.

I purchased this shoe last June. Absolutely love them. Perfect feel, fit and wear them 4-5 times a week for tennis and pickle ball. I’ve worn them out and there is now a slit on the side of the shoe. I reordered the same pair - same size (7 1/2) and they are too small. I am going to reorder again but a size 8. Not sure why there is a different in size from one year to another. I would still recommend this shoe and the price is great! Just order a half size larger and you wont be disappointed.

These felt great - I just didn't care for the brown rubber on the sole, the way it looked with the shoe. They fit great.

I liked the look of these ASICS and really wanted them to work for me. But, I have very bad bunions and the toe box just isn't wide enough to accommodate my foot comfortably. Wish ASICS made these in wide. Need to send them back.

These looked great but as soon as I put them on I knew they would make my feet hurt after awhile. It felt like there was an arch built in on the outside of the footbed as well as the normal arch on the inside. Not sure whose feet are built like that but mine aren’t. Had to return them.

I too have the previous version of this shoe. There is a VAST difference. I play racquetball competitively and these shoes feel like there is NO support and NO gel cushioning. My feet actually hurt after playing. I do not recommend these shoes AT ALL if you are on the court a lot. Now I Know to stop searching for a slightly lower price and stick with my websites that specifically carry items related to racquetball/volleyball. I wish I could return them as I feel a bit cheated.!

I had to put an orthopedic insert because the padding was hard. Will let you know how much it improves the shoe. I am disappointed.