Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Challenger 13 Tennis Shoe
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49%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
15%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
18%3Rated 3 stars out of 5
8%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
10%1Rated 1 star out of 5
Customer Fit Survey:
77%"Felt true to size"
71%"Felt true to width"
91%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Asics has always been my go-to tennis shoe however, I gave these a 4-star rating because the last seems to have changed. I am always a 9 1/2 but had to go with the size 10 as the toe box is extremely narrow. I suggest sizing up. They are very comfortable.
SusanD,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Good looking shoe - seems to run small and very narrow.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Nice tennis shoe. I do wish it was more comfortable though. Immediately after playing I need to swap for my running shoes.
Ss719,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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To me, it didn't feel like there was enough arch support. My other court shoes are Asics and I developed plantar fasciitis so I think I need to find another brand for my foot.
Kristen, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Shoe runs a little more narrow than others, so took longer to break in. I thought maybe I had ordered a narrow size, but when I reviewed my order, I did not. Asics are my favorite to play tennis in!
Stacy L,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I usually wear 6.5 in Asics running shoe, and any shoe. 7's are always too big, so I didn't go up a size as recommended. They are a little snug in the toe for me but I'm hoping they will stretch a bit with time. I really love the support on the side and wear them for pickle-ball. I don't think about them on the court but I admit I'm happy to take them off when I get home:/
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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This shoe is narrow compared to the Asics Gel-Dedicate 6. I'm a beginner tennis player so to me the other shoe is a keeper.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I followed the recommendation of buying a bigger size to compensate for the width, but it didn’t work! They were super narrow!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Working well for pickleball. very little break in required.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I’ve worn asics for years— same size every time. Until this pair— they were so narrow i was just in shock. They were so tight that no amount of loosening the laces would fix the issue, so they’re now headed back in the return box. the blue is cute but i did think it would be more vibrant in person which it wasnt.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Good quality Asics. Not quite as supportive as some of the others I've worn, but good enough.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Great looking shoe and well-made but narrow! Have to return for wider shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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When I got these, I had trouble getting my foot in. I loosened the laces considerably, so that took care of the problem. I wore them around the house all day. I had a pickleball match that evening and wore them with no discomfort.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I purchased these specifically for the toe protector because I slide. After 1 week of practice, 1 doubles match and 1 singles match the part around inner ankle is tearing as well as the laces.
Tearing,
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too much slip around the ankles and bend across top of forefoot noticeable when jogging. (These are minor issues; my foot doc compared 3 diff ASICS on me and we found another that was perfect.)
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Too narrow. I needed a wide.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Look pretty, but so narrow could barely get them on. Had to return.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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These are just okay - I have used them and they seem okay - but not super comfy and a bit stiff. Perhaps they are supposed to be that way. . . .
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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these were so painful. no support. felt used and worn out immediately. wore for a couple hours only.
Allyson, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I wear a 6 but I ordered a 6.5. Fit was a bit long in the big toe area. Good stiff support on the sides of the shoe but bulky around the ankles. They aren't comfortable enough to keep as they were too clunky for court play.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Left shoe fit perfectly and the right shoe was very tight. Not happy at all !
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Thomas, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
A little tighter fit and pronation of foot not good
GIeli,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The fitting was too tight to my feet and the sole is so uncomfortable and painful. I got the black and white color ones which looked great but everything else was unpleasant.
Anonymously P,
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Shoes were tight across the instep.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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Very stiff
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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