Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Challenger 13 Tennis Shoe

So sad that Asics continues the 'too narrow' tend. They used to be my go to - I'd buy 4-6 pairs per year and rotate 2 at a time. They felt so comfortable immediately out of the box. NOT ANYMORE. So sad:~(

A little stiff compared to the ASICS running shoes I normally wear, but they give me much better side-to-side support needed for playing Pickleball. I always remove the stock insole and add Superfeet insoles for better arch support. I buy one half size up to accommodate the more hefty insoles. I would buy again.

I wore these straight from the box for a 3 hr tennis match and felt great! I’ve been wearing ASICS for years but this version is by far the most comfortable. I always go up 1/2 a size for tennis and there was no slippage or weird bending like some of the older versions.

These shoes are very comfortable and fit my feet well. I normally wear a size 7 shoe, but take a 7.5 in tennis shoes. This one is lightweight with good foot and arch support. The navy pair was perfect and I am keeping. The white pair I bought had a yellowish outsole that didn't look good with the white shoe and the insole was a little uncomfortable on the outer edges of my feet. I am returning the white ones.

Very happy with these shoes! I bought them for playing pickle ball and they have been super comfortable! I was worried about my bunions hurting, but I have not had an issue at all! Love them!

I have been looking for a workout shoe to support the foot and ankle doing a lot of side stepping and other steps that are not just walking or running in a straight line. So far, these shoes have been great. the heel is held in the shoe and there is a lot of support in the midsole to help keep my feet in the shoes from moving too much side to side. there was no break-in period needed.

Soooo comfy

This is the best shoe so far. I bought 1/2 size smaller bc every other shoes always run large. With my own insert perfect fit. Comfortable. Love em!

I’m a loyal ASICS customer now for 20+ years. These are the worst shoes I’ve ever worn. Here’s why: I’m planted on the court. Feels like I’m wearing bricks. These shows are flat & clunky w no bounce no pliability. Even worse, after just an hour my feet & legs hurt. I have narrow feet and they are even tight on me. Plenty of toe box room and heel stays put, feeling secure and they look good. That’s the only redeeming features as I see it. Of note: I’m an 8 1/2 who always wear a 9 1/2 in ASICS and these require a 9.

These are great for tennis on clay courts! I sized up 1/2 size due to other review suggestions and they are perfect. They are comfortable and cute!

I bought these to play pickleball. I had previously bought a pair of Aciscs that I had worn out. I tried to get the same shoe, but this was the closest. At first, they felt funny but then I remembered to take my Spenco pads out of my older pair. Once I added them, the sneakers are perfect! My foot doctor told me that I should be inserting the Spenco and I think that it makes them so much more comfortable than what comes with the sneakers.

I have been buying Asics for tennis for years but this pair is the best so far. So comfortable and great support. I have a narrow foot and heel and these fit me perfectly.

I looked at the reviews and ordered a 1/2 size up. Unfortunately this shoe runs quite narrow. I'd say I have an average width foot but this shoe ended up fitting tight and too long. It's nice looking and seems to have good support. Only order if you have narrow foot and no need to size up.

There were too narrow through the toe box for me, though I don't have a particularly wide foot. I ended up with K-Swiss court shoes, which are roomier in this area. If it hadn't been for this specific fit issue, I would have kept these shoes, as the rest of the fit and style are great.

Really narrow and painful across toe box. However, the shoe is cute and the support for tennis seems adequate. But really, really need to size up, or go with a wide size. I am a "small" size 10 and the 10 in this shoe was painfully small.

The shoe is attractive, but too narrow for my feet. I am seeking a walking shoe and these are designed as tennis shoes

Asics are the only tennis shoe that is comfortable for me. I needed court shoes for pickle ball. Unfortunately, this style does not fit me well at all. They seem narrower and very stiff. I like the look etc but not the fit. Even if I order a size 9 they would not be comfortable and fit my foot. So sorry.....I will look for another brand.

I selected a half size up from my usual tennis shoe. When I tried on the Asics Gel Challenger 13 tennis shoes with my Thorlo tennis socks and found that the toe box was too narrow for my foot. My big toe has a bone spur on it and is quite sensitive if the shoe is too tight over the toes.

Nicely made tennies but they run narrow and small.

I have more room in the nose than usual, my toes can grow longer :) and they are quite tight. The laces are too short to tie them because the shoe is quite narrow. They are a little stiff, I hope they’ll get more flexible with use. I plan to use them on the pickleball court. I need to get longer laces.

They fit, but I was looking to replace an old pair and these were heavier. i want a really light pair of sneakers. I like Asicis and will try again.

It was VERY tight across the foot and toe box, definitely ok for people needing a narrow foot bed, but not for me, too tight.

I've always worn the Asics brand and was sorely disappointed in the fit and feel of this shoe as it was too long in the toe box and rubbed against my instep.