Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Challenger 13 Tennis Shoe

I've worn Asics for years, but as others have mentioned, they are making the toe box more narrow. Bought three pair and sent them all back.

I've worn Asics forever, but as others have said, they are making the shoes with a more narrow toe box. I tried three different ASICS shoes and had to send them all back.

It's a nice sturdy shoe and super cute, but the thick padding makes it very snug around the ankle.

I liked the shoe but it is narrow!

I used to wear ASICS all the time but this shoe was really uncomfortable. The toe box seems narrower than my older ASICS, even I ordered a medium width. ASICS are supposed to be wider in the instep than other tennis shoes, but I could hardly wiggle my toes. I have to return them.

weren't that comfortable compared to other 2 I ordered

Very narrow and seemed almost a half size longer than other 9 1/2 tennis shoes. I returned them.

This shoe seemed like it was going to be perfect for playing Pickleball but when I tried wearing them there was a lift at the outside ball of my foot that was very uncomfortable. Unfortunately I had to return them because I didn’t see that as something that would abate.

Fit is narrower than other Asics shoes I own. A little narrower at the mid section so I don't tighten my laces much. Hoping that it stretches out a little. Love the bright color.

For me, these shoes run a little long and narrow. Not as narrow as Nike, but on the narrow side. If it weren't for the strong side stabilization pieces in the middle of the shoe, I might be able to use them. But I was very aware of these hard pieces when moving side to side, and it would be just too distracting for me--almost painful, definitely annoying.

I’ve been wearing Asics running shoes for years, and the width has always been good. These sneakers are crazy narrow! I could see it clearly compared to my current ASICS. WTH???

Ascics are my go to court show , they usually fit and feel great. These do not feel comfortable on the court , with poor toebox padding and just are not up to the normal feel I get from Ascics.

High arches and mildly wide foot are not compatible with this style! Typically, I wear a 1/2 size larger in sneakers (and leather boots) to compensate for high arches, but this style and eyelets were not made for my feet.

I needed a wide toe box. I had surgery on all my toes, they’re swollen and painful and I couldn’t get the shoe on at all. I ordered a larger size but the toes need a wide toe box. Thank goodness it’s only one foot!

Other models such as Kayano have better arch support, so I chose Kayano27, and returned the Challenger13.

Too long and narrow

these were a drop small and pretty narrow, I have narrow feet and they were too narrow for me

I bought a half size larger, 8.5. I have wide feet so not getting a specifically wide size is a risk. In this case it didn’t work out. The shoe is too small for me to step in. I’ll be returning them. They look great.

Too small even though I bought my normal size 8. Had to return.

They were too narrow, and I had to send them back. The Gel-Challenger 12 are a bit wider, and fit my feet better. I just wish that model came in black like the Challenger 13.

Acsics are my go-to athletic shoes. Always a wide to box. These were very tight across the toes. I could not wear them.