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Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Challenger 13 Tennis Shoe

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Rating Summmary:

98 total reviews

Review Breakdown:

50%5Rated 5 stars out of 5

17%4Rated 4 stars out of 5

14%3Rated 3 stars out of 5

9%2Rated 2 stars out of 5

9%1Rated 1 star out of 5

Customer Fit Survey:

66%"Felt true to size"

82%"Felt true to width"

89%"Moderate arch support"

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perfect simple tennis shoes for a 12 yo boy that have just enough style
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
very comfortable but feel 1/2 size bigger than all the other Asics i have worn that are the same size.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
By experience I had to order half a size smaller because they run large. Material selection is excellent for a mid budget shoes. Performance, comfort and durability are above average.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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US 12 in other tennis brands (Wilson Rush Pro, K-Swiss Hypercourt, Head Revolt), this one at least a full size too long. Returned! Also felt narrower than expected, Asics runners/trainers usually fit me better.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Nice style. Decent comfort. Needed to upgrade the insoles however. A little heavier and bulkier than some other styles but that was expected. Sizing is bit sporadic, I have had size 10 asics be too small, or fit nicely, I only wish they were consistent. But overall the are nice I would recommend them.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Perfect fit and does not require break in. I have used Gel before but looking for better value.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I've been in asics for running and tennis. Love the shoes. This one runs slightly narrow but provides effective support.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
A little narrow in the toe. Always wear ASICS Gel to play tennis. Not sure about these.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style1Rated 1 star out of 5
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The ASICS women shoes have gotten too narrow, the mens seem to fit my B width feet
I'd also recommend:
K Swiss
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I needed these shoes for circuit training because last pair was wearing out. It felt fully supported but also bit tight, alleviating impact with a thick sole. However, the super arch support activates several of my flat feet's pressure points, but I think that maybe the point. It's just I'm not used to that from other shoes. I definitely feel the benefits of the sole support for active cardio.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Shoes feel stiff. Will be able to do a better review after I put some rounds of pickle ball in them behind us.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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My son likes the look of them and they fit nicely.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Theses ASICS are very narrow. Most shoes are actually to wide for my feet, but not these shoes. The hard plastic on the sides of the shoes actually rub the outside of my feet.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I've used them 3-4 times for pickleball and they were comfortable from the onset. Tim will tell on durability.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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I have had Asics shoes for playing Pickleball for the last three years. They are great. However, this new pair has a slight bump in the sides by the arch. This causes some discomfort for me. This is probably my fault for not reading the description of the shoe. Guess this is some type of arch support thing. Doesn't really help me. So, if you don't want this rise in the arch area, make sure you read the shoe descriptions. Lesson learned for me. I may or may not get used to this, probably will get another Ascs style.
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Great product, fits foot well and snug. I would buy again
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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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This was my first pair of Asics. They were tighter than I expected. I've ordered shoes from other manufacturers in this width. They pinch me on the outer side of the foot between the heel and opposite where my arch would be.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I was looking for a shoe to replace the Gel Res 7 no longer made because I don't like the Gel Res 8 or 9 that replaced it. Just doesn't have anywhere near the same fit or arch support.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Shoe a bit painful in beginning. After a few games it's starting to feel a bit better but disappointed as this is my first official Tennis Shoe. I feel my basketball shoes provided better comfort.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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The shoes were too long, and the arch support was not enough for my foot
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style5Rated 5 stars out of 5
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Loved the shoe but had to return it because it was too narrow at the mid foot section. The outside edge of the shoe has a hard plastic support that pressed into the outside of both feet. This was uncomfortable and would have only gotten worse had I actually used them to play tennis.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Shoe is a bit stiff at firstusing for pickleball and seems to have good lateral support.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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These had a stiff piece of the sole near the outside of my foot that would jab me when making certain movements. Very uncomfortable. Maybe it wouldn't have been a problem if my foot were narrower?
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Woman, but i typically wear and love ASICS men's shoes for tennis (because of wide foot + dorsal bunion). Ordered half size smaller because others said this shoe runs big. The length was right, but the shoe too narrow for comfort; the unyielding plastic part coming up over top of the foot. Had to return. Bummed that ASICs keeps replacing models i love (Gel Court Speed/Court Speed FF) with newer ones that don't fit as well.
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Style3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Shoes were way too narrow for my feet. Otherwise they were nice shoes. Sent them back.
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