Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Dedicate 8

I needed a shoe for the weight room, so I ordered this and the Upcourt 6, both in the white and silver. They were very similar, but I preferred this one. I think it had a bit more support and padding under the forefoot. The insole was glued in and not replaceable with an orthotic. I am an overpronator with a very low longitudinal arch and no transverse arch. I prefer more cant. This is not a great gym shoe for an overpronator, but one can't buy what isn't available for purchase because it isn't made. Nike is too narrow for my foot, and I long ago gave up on other brands.

I really wanted these to work. I wear orthotics and there wasn't enough room in these shoes for my orthotics. I removed the provided insole and inserted mine but it made the shoe too tight. These would be great if you don't need to switch out the insoles. Very cute.

I buy Asics GEL tennis shoes for my daughter once a year. She really likes them but I always have to order a half size large so I would say they run a bit small. I used to buy the Dedicate 7 shoe but they don't offer it anymore so I bought the Dedicate 8 this year. She says they are comfortable but they run a little narrower than the Dedicate 7 version but didn't seem to have an issue with that. She does not have wide feet so if you do then these may not be the shoes for you. One pair lasts her a year and then the bottoms wear out but she plays tennis in leagues all year and on the school team so she is very tough on her shoes. If you are expecting them to have dark purple accents, it is more Navy than purple but still look nice. Her school colors are purple that is why I got these. Close enough.

These tennis shoes were exactly what I was looking for. I took others’ advice and ordered a half size larger than what I usually wear, and am very glad I did. I also ordered the pickleball shoes, but for some reason, those were just not as comfortable, so I am keeping this pair and returned the other.

These were very snug; they looked great but really felt smaller than marked in both length and width

They are not the most cushy, but felt pretty good for Pickleball. They hold up well. I only wear them in the court.

Needed this in an extra wide but wasn’t available in any color. I used to love a six shoes now I can’t find them wide enough. Also, I wish the arch support was better than all of them.

I have always liked the Asics Gel tennis shoe. But they are getting more narrow every year. This wide shoe was not.

Fit and size true to form and felt comfortable

Fit is good nice toe box

Way too narrow across the widest part of the foot. Same with another ASICS style I tried. I guess ASICS are sized for those with narrower feet.

The quality seems good, but it's too narrow for me.

It didn't provide enough cushion

I sized 1/2 way up and still feels small