Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Challenger 12 Tennis Shoe
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Customer Fit Survey:
84%"Felt true to size"
74%"Felt true to width"
88%"Moderate arch support"
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I usually wear a 7.5 shoe but in exercise shoes I sometimes have to go for a 8. The problem with this shoe is that the 7.5 was too small and very tight in the toe box area, however, I also tried an 8 and it was STILL too tight in the toe box, yet the length was too long in the 8. I used to love Asics , but they have definitely changed the quality and sizing of their shoe.
I'd also recommend:
Mizuno
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I had two issues with these shoes: 1) while they were comfortable to walk in (good cushioning), they seemed a bit wide in the heel. When I inserted my orthotics, my heel was sliding around when walking or running. The shoe just felt a bit too wide in the heel. 2) I wear a size 10 but buy 10.5's for all athletic shoes because of my orthotics. The peach color was just too much for BIG feet (at least for me).
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
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Too tight
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The shoe felt larger than indicated but narrow through the forefoot
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Reasonably comfortable, but ugly!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Do not fit well, runs on the left foot, your box is too tight and the heel keeps coming up. Probably my foot but was not comfortable at all. Also much too heavy.
BethM,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The padding on the ball area of the foot is not good.
Feet started hurting on the 2 nd time wearing them
Ellen P,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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The sole is not flexible enough. Beautiful and colorful
Mpauli95,
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The Gel-challenger did not work for me. I've always worn a 7.5 in Asics but these felt a bit longer in the length but very tight everywhere else around the foot.
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I should have listened to the reviews. Felt like I was cramming my foot into a full size too small. These were meant to be my new pickleball shoes but no way.
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Up close, this shoe is cheap looking. I still liked the colors so i tried it on anyway. The fit is very narrow and the shoe put a lot of pressure on the back of my arch. It's a no for me.
I'd also recommend:
Adidas, Nike, New Balance
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I wish I could say I love these but after wearing 1hour while playing Pickleball I experienced terrible pain in the ball of my foot. I specifically purchased these court shows for that purpose but will not wear them again. Very disappointed.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The toe box height was too short. My top of my toes were sore after 10 minutes of wearing these shoes around the house. Seems like a poor excuse to use less material to lower cost. Shame of ASICS. I have been wearing ASICS for 15 years, but will not bother with them again. Too bad for customers.
I'd also recommend:
KSwiss
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These shoes were too long. I read some of the reviews and they had said they ran a half size too small, so I order a have size larger. The toes were too pointed too. They seemed they would have made a comfortable shoe had they fit. I returned them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These are so stiff and hard. Don't know how anyone breaks them in in a reasonable length of time without suffering a lot. Sending them back.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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The initial fit was perfect but noticed they’ve stretched out quite a bit after playing tennis and pickleball regularly. Otherwise, great, supportive shoe.
Stefanie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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Tight through the midfoot, leading to significant and activity limiting pain
Anonymous,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
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I was expecting a great fit after reading all the great reviews, especially from those wearing them for pickleball. I already own two other tennis court shoes from Asics that fit perfectly when I first tried them on and still have great cushioning and support after years of wear. However, this style, GEL-Challenger 12 were so narrow in the toe area when tried to put them on that I could hardly get my foot into it. Once they were on, the fit was so tight and uncomfortable that I immediately took them off and requested a return and refund. Very disappointed and now still looking for a lighter recommended shoe for pickleball indoor and outdoor use.
Mtm29,
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So stiff, I felt like I was strapping a board on my foot...I was highly disappointed.
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