Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Rocket® 9 Volleyball Shoe
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68%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
19%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
9%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
3%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
1%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
88%"Felt true to size"
94%"Felt true to width"
88%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I bought these shoes before a weekend trip. I ended up walking quite a bit, and these shoes needed no break-in. They fit perfectly and were comfortable from the start.
B B,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I just received these in the mail yesterday. Great looking shoe. They fit and feel awesome. Haven't had a chance to really wear them yet but I think they will be good. They only thing is the color. Looks like yellow in the picture so that's what I was expecting. Turns out it's a gold color. Not a deal breaker just wanted all to be aware.
Matt70,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Writing review after wearing and playing once. The shoes haven't broken in yet. So far feel nice.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Fit the same as my other Asics shoes
Dennis, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have been wearing my Rocket 8s for a year and have worn awesome, still look good and I think these are even better looking!
First thing I noticed, these are about 25 percent lighter than my 8's.
Footbed is really comfy, supportive but soft.
Slightly narrower in the toes but still roomy.
Classic style gum rubber soles with black between the sole and side pannel should be easier to keep clean.
If you liked the previous shoe you're gonna love these!
Ggglen,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I ordered my normal size and they fit well. They are comfortable and have good grip on the court. I use custom othotics so I cannot comment about the arch support.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have been wearing my Rocket 8s for a year and have worn awesome, still look good and I think these are even better looking!
First thing I noticed, these are about 25 percent lighter than my 8's.
Footbed is really comfy, supportive but soft.
Slightly narrower in the toes but still roomy.
Classic style gum rubber soles with black between the sole and side pannel should be easier to keep clean.
If you liked the previous shoe you're gonna love these!
Ggglen,
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Overall5Rated 5 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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great shoe
Wade, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I use these for Pickleball. They are good and reasonably comfortable. Better than my wilsons.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Good lower end court shoe. The value is right in line with the price. I would buy them again.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Ran about half size too small. Wore around house for a few hours. Seemed okay for the price, aside from size issues.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoes feel like they have great support however, sending back for a smaller size
Debbie, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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These make great pickleball shoes. A great value.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Has a nice grip. Easy to take on but doesnt come off. Nice cushion to support my landing
T S,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Court shoes slightly long compared to previous one
Anonymous,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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ASICS is my favorite court shoe. These were a bit loose in the heel, but not so much that they slipped. Slightly tight around the ball of my feet, but most D widths are for me. That said, experience has shown me that after awhile, they will stretch there and fit quite nicely. Still, I wish an E width would have been available.
Robert, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Very bad quality. The shoes don't last. I will not buy them again.
Fabrice,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My only issue with the shoe is that it feels like the profile is higher than it should be for sports like Pickleball. First time I wore them I rolled my ankle. Coincidence.......perhaps. I’ve worn ASICS for the past year and no problem. This is the first time I’ve tried this model since my usual purchase was out of stock for my size. These came highly rated but they feel like that have a higher profile
Tim, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These have great grip and movement on the racquetball court. I wish they were not as wide right behind the toes. The ball of my foot gets a blister if I dont cinch the laces so tight that the middle of the shoe right in front of the laces actually has a crease in it and starts to buckle. I would also prefer they offer a mid height version. Overall happy with the shoe, besides the width. I will wear them until they fail and hopefully be able to go in-store post pandemic to try on other shoes by then.
Nick P,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Like walking on pillowy pillows!
Andrew, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I was coming from an older generation Gel Rocket. This new version seems to run longer for a US 10.5. I exchanged for a US 10. They are also narrower in the toe box than my older Gel Rockets. I'm hoping with some use they will loosen up.
Thomas, Zappos Customer,
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I really liked the look of these shoes. I usually wear a size 12, but the 12 was too long, maybe 1/2 an inch of free space at the toe. the 11 1/2 was the correct length but not wide enough for my foot.
Carl, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
These are wonderful shoes, comfort, quality, fit and finish..much better than expected an excellent value. I returned because they did not have enough lateral support for my weak ankles.
Green M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Great looks, great fit. I have some minor foot issues due to diabetes, but these shoes are very comfy and forgiving.
Ishmael,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have yet to use these on the volleyball court, but putting them on and trying them around the house I can tell they are very narrow. Not enough width in the toe box. And I usually don't even use wide shoes. However, if that possibility existed here, I would order a wide. Unfortunately it does not.... Asics only offers one width for this shoe. And it leaves much to be desired. When playing volleyball you need a wider toe box.
Daniel, Zappos Customer,
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