Hello Zach, can you help me find the best shoe for Padel courts here in europe ? I'm coming from a ankle sprain (level II partial tear) recovery ( did it in basket because I also play basketball) ? Some sites refer to the Gel Resolution versions, but to be honest, I don't know wich version would be better (outsole thread meaning) ? Clay ? all arround ? dunno
I've been wearing the Gel Dedicate 7 for almost 9 months now. It is showing signs of wearing down now though. It has a great design and a phenomenal price. I play around 7 hours of tennis a week and this has held up pretty great. Might want to get new pairs now, but Another 7 may be the way to go!
Thanks for reviewing this pair of more budget-oriented shoes! I have the Gel Dedicate 6s and have really enjoyed playing in them. Will keep an eye out for the 7s when my pair wears out!
Great review! Gel Challenger is another great budget offering from Asics. Very similar to the dedicate: a bit harder foam in the midsole than the Gel Res and the outsole rubber is more sticky and not as durable.
Another great video...you are the absolute best source for tennis shoe reviews and comparisons. I was wondering, though, if on the suicide you changed from pushing off on the same leg for every line to switching legs if you would get a faster time? It would also help strengthen your left leg as you're pushing off the right every time. (I.e. run out and push off right, return to doubles side line and push off left). The one negative of this would it would change a variable from past times that would limit direct comparison those past times.
@@FootDoctorZach It's such a great test, too, I always have to lace up a little tighter for suicides and you really know how a shoe is going to work out after changing direction quickly like that.
“Durable Almost to a Fault”. I wish I could agree. The reason is that, for the GR, I always wear out the outsole before any of the rest of the shoe changes. I only get 4+ months out of the GR. 6-9 hrs/wk mostly doubles. The GP Turbo has at least 20 hrs and shows no tread wear. The squish might happen before the tread is worn out. For me, the GR is dead when there is no traction. Time for me to use the durability guarantee, I suppose. I might try the Dedicate, but I should not risk forefoot pain. I like how you explain the tongue, etc. construction. That would be preferred over the GR that is stiff with under-padded tongue. It is a big shoe to fill as well. Keep up the great work.
I have the Gel Dedicate 7. I bought them since I was looking for a durable shoe. Indeed, they look super durable, my comfy Adidas lasted 1 year, and these Asics look like they could last at least 3. However, they were very uncomfortable and after 30 hours of use I would say the break in period already happen and they continue being very uncomfortable. So much that now I'm looking for new shoes to substitute them. So, they ended up being very expensive in that sense.
The gel dedicate was hard for first few months, I had to physically stretch and twist them with hand to make it pliable, now it works great . But, it has a harder cushioning , sticky sole and amazingly stable shoe, but I am looking to change to more cushiony shoe.
Get Dedicate is hard as stone underfoot and I really couldn't wear them; paid $109 USD for Yonex Sonicage2 wide and they are great-Light and very plush.
Thanks man. I play inna brutal, outsole killer, hard court. So I will pass on this. Any suggestion besides the Gel Resolution for that especific situation? Good shoes to play, confortable, and with a tanky outsole maybe? xD
Nice Video, watch out for the dedicates, too hard underfoot got me plantar fasciitis from the first day and it sucks. Would have spent more if ive known
Hey, I would love if you made a comparison between the gel resolution 8 and the gel challenger 13. They seem to have the same outsole, so would be very interesting to see if the gel resolution is worth the extra 30’percent or so in price. Hope you’ll consider it!
I have both, I thought the 13s were great, after using the 8s for a while I went back to the 13s which resulted in foot pain and discomfort. So the 8s are probably more omcofrtable adn forgiving on the foot with less of a firm feel, especially in the arch. The 13s felt more planted to me though.
Hello, what’s the best tennis shoes that you tested in terms of durability? I usually make an hole after 3 months in the outsole of the gel res 8 . I was wondering if you can suggest me another option that can last longer if exist. Thank you
Foot Doctor Zach thanks for the answer. I tried also the cage 4 and the last me 2 month. I usually make an hole on the front toe part especially on the left side. I will try the speed ff2 as you suggest me. Thanks again
Ohhhh.....😭😭i am crying for the poor shoes that you cut....on the other hand thanks a lot for the informations. I really dont know which one to choose because each people have their preferences which sometimes are totally different from one another. initialy i was thinking about Babolat jet Mach 2 or 3 ...or...Asics speed solution Ff. whats your opinion?
TLDR; I want more expensive, premium looking shoes but they don't fit me as well as this cheap Dedicate. Been wearing a pair of Dedicate's 7 for almost 1,5 year now, and in the meantime have ordered more expensive Asics models like Solution Speed, Challenger and Resolutions to have a more premium (feeling and looking) shoe, but they just don't fit me right as the Dedicate does!! I have just given up and just ordered a new pair of the Dedicate 7 and also the Dedicate 8 that I just stumbled upon the Asics site. Hope the 8 gets reviewed here too :).
Hi. If you see this comment by any chance, I have a quick question: I’m a bit over a year after a trimaleolar fracture at work followed by ORIF, I feel quite good right now and was looking for a good model from ASICS that covers the following: good for the heel where most of the feel of pain comes from sometimes, good support for ankle, light and maybe some knit/mess material to be able to wash gently with some soapy warm water once in a while and be able to dry after and why not be able to use it for tennis because I would like to try again to play some soon. Thank you!
Hello Zach! Im a recreational player looking for an affordable shoe. I was wondering, which shoe has long-lasting playability? The gel dedicate 7 or the NB 696V4?
Hey Doc, I was thinking what if when you do the serve test the 5 serves would be done barefoot as a baseline then the next 5 with the shoes. Then, divide the shoe serve height by the barefoot serve height to get a percentage of how much more height you got. Thanks for all the wonderful reviews
Great review. I wonder if at some point, you can measure durometer instead of Dremel. The Gel Res has a pretty soft outsole, I wore through it quickly. It is grippy and not too noisy, so performance is good and it provides some cushioning. The Asics Solution Sp. ff 2 has a slightly harder, noisier, and more slippery outsole, but it is also more durable imho.
i love my gel res 8s but just started having pain on the top of my foot where that little built in strap is. ive heard people talk of cutting them but i dont want to go that far. any other ideas on how to treat the pain/solve the problem? thanks doc!
I actually use this model for almost 10 years (I guess… started to use after the resolution 4) and I got so used to it… tried others but came back to this model…. The gel game is not better At all…. Dedicate just fits well and is light !!
Has anyone used these in the gym? Hoping to get a shoe that can do both decently enough. For reference I’m a very novice tennis player not doing much fancy footwork or anything. I’ve been using cross trainers up until now but they don’t have much cushion for tennis
@@FootDoctorZach As I mention before on your video about the nike vapor lite I've had meniscus surgery so my knee normally hurts when I play tennis for a few days in a row. I need something that cushions the impacts on my knee quite a bit. But yeah, dont want to spend too much money... Do you have any shoe in mind for this purpose? Thank you very much in advance for your help!
As always a solid review. I would caution you on using the term "Suicide" so casually. Obviously you are a person who has been spared from losing someone to suicide, but as a parent who lost his son I can tell you using that work out of context is very hurtful, something I know is not your intention. Please consider substituting that word for something else in the future. Thanks.
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Check out the Gel Resolution 8 4 month review HERE: ruclips.net/video/cWonSGoJhKk/видео.html
Nope
Hello Zach, can you help me find the best shoe for Padel courts here in europe ? I'm coming from a ankle sprain (level II partial tear) recovery ( did it in basket because I also play basketball) ? Some sites refer to the Gel Resolution versions, but to be honest, I don't know wich version would be better (outsole thread meaning) ? Clay ? all arround ? dunno
I've been wearing the Gel Dedicate 7 for almost 9 months now. It is showing signs of wearing down now though. It has a great design and a phenomenal price. I play around 7 hours of tennis a week and this has held up pretty great. Might want to get new pairs now, but Another 7 may be the way to go!
thank you for analising this less expensive shoe, hope you bring more of them :)
For sure 👍
Thanks for reviewing this pair of more budget-oriented shoes! I have the Gel Dedicate 6s and have really enjoyed playing in them. Will keep an eye out for the 7s when my pair wears out!
👍👍👍
Great review! Gel Challenger is another great budget offering from Asics. Very similar to the dedicate: a bit harder foam in the midsole than the Gel Res and the outsole rubber is more sticky and not as durable.
Yup my buddy just got a pair and liked them
Another great video...you are the absolute best source for tennis shoe reviews and comparisons. I was wondering, though, if on the suicide you changed from pushing off on the same leg for every line to switching legs if you would get a faster time? It would also help strengthen your left leg as you're pushing off the right every time. (I.e. run out and push off right, return to doubles side line and push off left). The one negative of this would it would change a variable from past times that would limit direct comparison those past times.
I’m a creature of habit haha that’s how I’ve always done them so switching would prob land me in a cast
@@FootDoctorZach It's such a great test, too, I always have to lace up a little tighter for suicides and you really know how a shoe is going to work out after changing direction quickly like that.
“Durable Almost to a Fault”. I wish I could agree. The reason is that, for the GR, I always wear out the outsole before any of the rest of the shoe changes. I only get 4+ months out of the GR. 6-9 hrs/wk mostly doubles. The GP Turbo has at least 20 hrs and shows no tread wear. The squish might happen before the tread is worn out. For me, the GR is dead when there is no traction. Time for me to use the durability guarantee, I suppose. I might try the Dedicate, but I should not risk forefoot pain. I like how you explain the tongue, etc. construction. That would be preferred over the GR that is stiff with under-padded tongue. It is a big shoe to fill as well. Keep up the great work.
Great review! Would you recommend for wide/flat feet?
Nice video Doc, you should test the Asics Gel Challenger 13 to compare with the Dedicate 7 and the Resolution 8 👍🏼
I have the Gel Dedicate 7. I bought them since I was looking for a durable shoe. Indeed, they look super durable, my comfy Adidas lasted 1 year, and these Asics look like they could last at least 3. However, they were very uncomfortable and after 30 hours of use I would say the break in period already happen and they continue being very uncomfortable. So much that now I'm looking for new shoes to substitute them. So, they ended up being very expensive in that sense.
The gel dedicate was hard for first few months, I had to physically stretch and twist them with hand to make it pliable, now it works great . But, it has a harder cushioning , sticky sole and amazingly stable shoe, but I am looking to change to more cushiony shoe.
This shoes good for casual or walking 5km every day? Please. Thanks
Another great review Zach, also first time I recall you mentioning wet court performance 👏
Yep- people have been asking about it
Super super videos my gel 7 wears out so happy to find gel 7 and purchased it excellent reviews thank you👍🏻
Thanks! Glad you liked it
Get Dedicate is hard as stone underfoot and I really couldn't wear them; paid $109 USD for Yonex Sonicage2 wide and they are great-Light and very plush.
Thanks man. I play inna brutal, outsole killer, hard court. So I will pass on this. Any suggestion besides the Gel Resolution for that especific situation? Good shoes to play, confortable, and with a tanky outsole maybe? xD
Great video. Would love to see a review on the Gel Dedicate 6 too
Hey zach, need ur help. My foot size 29cm. So what size do you think good for me? 29.5cm or 30cm ?
At the same price, would you recommend the ASICS Gel Dedicate 7 or Nike Air Zoom Vapor X?
The vapor x is a much more premium shoe but it just depends what you like personally
Nice Video, watch out for the dedicates, too hard underfoot got me plantar fasciitis from the first day and it sucks. Would have spent more if ive known
what insoles should we put in these if we have flat feet?
Hey, I would love if you made a comparison between the gel resolution 8 and the gel challenger 13. They seem to have the same outsole, so would be very interesting to see if the gel resolution is worth the extra 30’percent or so in price. Hope you’ll consider it!
I have both, I thought the 13s were great, after using the 8s for a while I went back to the 13s which resulted in foot pain and discomfort. So the 8s are probably more omcofrtable adn forgiving on the foot with less of a firm feel, especially in the arch. The 13s felt more planted to me though.
Hello, what’s the best tennis shoes that you tested in terms of durability? I usually make an hole after 3 months in the outsole of the gel res 8 . I was wondering if you can suggest me another option that can last longer if exist. Thank you
court FF 2 cage 4 or gel res 8
Foot Doctor Zach thanks for the answer. I tried also the cage 4 and the last me 2 month. I usually make an hole on the front toe part especially on the left side. I will try the speed ff2 as you suggest me. Thanks again
Ohhhh.....😭😭i am crying for the poor shoes that you cut....on the other hand thanks a lot for the informations. I really dont know which one to choose because each people have their preferences which sometimes are totally different from one another. initialy i was thinking about Babolat jet Mach 2 or 3 ...or...Asics speed solution Ff. whats your opinion?
TLDR; I want more expensive, premium looking shoes but they don't fit me as well as this cheap Dedicate. Been wearing a pair of Dedicate's 7 for almost 1,5 year now, and in the meantime have ordered more expensive Asics models like Solution Speed, Challenger and Resolutions to have a more premium (feeling and looking) shoe, but they just don't fit me right as the Dedicate does!! I have just given up and just ordered a new pair of the Dedicate 7 and also the Dedicate 8 that I just stumbled upon the Asics site. Hope the 8 gets reviewed here too :).
How about these Vs vapour lite please? Same price point in UK right now. These seem better to me?
Great video! Would like to see another reviews on the ASICS shoes, like the gal game/ gel challenger, thank you.
For sure
great review !! I am currently using the Asics gel padel pro 4 to play on clay, they have very good grip but low durability on the upper
Yup I’m not surprised
Would happen the same with the gel padel pro 5?
@@eduardobarrios514 Yes, I also try that, I recommend the gel resolution 8 or the asics speed ff2
@@recaldepinedasergioesteban9427 thank you!!
Hi. If you see this comment by any chance, I have a quick question: I’m a bit over a year after a trimaleolar fracture at work followed by ORIF, I feel quite good right now and was looking for a good model from ASICS that covers the following: good for the heel where most of the feel of pain comes from sometimes, good support for ankle, light and maybe some knit/mess material to be able to wash gently with some soapy warm water once in a while and be able to dry after and why not be able to use it for tennis because I would like to try again to play some soon. Thank you!
All of the asics line is either synthetic leather or TPU uppers so none of them really fit that profile unfortunately
@@FootDoctorZach Thank you.
Hello Zach! Im a recreational player looking for an affordable shoe. I was wondering, which shoe has long-lasting playability? The gel dedicate 7 or the NB 696V4?
Both fine but I just prefer NB personally
@@FootDoctorZach ohhh- thank you! Would you personally recommend for me the gel dedicate 7 because I have sprained my ankle 4 times in total 😅😅
Hey Doc, I was thinking what if when you do the serve test the 5 serves would be done barefoot as a baseline then the next 5 with the shoes.
Then, divide the shoe serve height by the barefoot serve height to get a percentage of how much more height you got.
Thanks for all the wonderful reviews
Too cold here for when I’m doing them outside would skew it - and accuracy between millimeters isn’t great so percentages would be all over the place
Hi! Can I use this sole to play on clay court?
nice review ... i was wondering possible for badmitnon use ??? since it's non marking shoe
I’m sure you can- I’d rather have gum rubber for that though
Great review. I wonder if at some point, you can measure durometer instead of Dremel. The Gel Res has a pretty soft outsole, I wore through it quickly. It is grippy and not too noisy, so performance is good and it provides some cushioning. The Asics Solution Sp. ff 2 has a slightly harder, noisier, and more slippery outsole, but it is also more durable imho.
I’d love to just hard for me not having equipment
Is this good for casual badminton?
Not sure tbh
Can I use GD7 for badminton?
Hey Zach can you do a review of dissecting a men’s gel resolution 8 normal width vs women’s gel resolution 8 wide (D)? Are they interchangeable?
They should be nearly identical
@@FootDoctorZach thanks! I was told the shape and/or arch support might be different for womens version
Please make a performance review for asics gel game 8
i love my gel res 8s but just started having pain on the top of my foot where that little built in strap is. ive heard people talk of cutting them but i dont want to go that far. any other ideas on how to treat the pain/solve the problem? thanks doc!
Not really- it just puts a lot of pressure there- nothing you can do other than cut it but that will decrease stability
Yes I had to cut off the straps on my res-8
...good for squash?
I actually use this model for almost 10 years (I guess… started to use after the resolution 4) and I got so used to it… tried others but came back to this model…. The gel game is not better At all…. Dedicate just fits well and is light !!
How about Diadora’s S Challenge 3 vs blue shield 5?
Is this good for sliding?
Nope
@@FootDoctorZach How about the gel game 8? Are those good for sliding?
@@FootDoctorZach Hello doc, may I knwo if the asics gel game 8 are good for sliding on a hard court?
Has anyone used these in the gym? Hoping to get a shoe that can do both decently enough. For reference I’m a very novice tennis player not doing much fancy footwork or anything. I’ve been using cross trainers up until now but they don’t have much cushion for tennis
Good for volleyball ?
Not IMO
Is this shoe better than the nike vapor lite?
Just depends on personal preference what you want out of the shoe
@@FootDoctorZach As I mention before on your video about the nike vapor lite I've had meniscus surgery so my knee normally hurts when I play tennis for a few days in a row. I need something that cushions the impacts on my knee quite a bit. But yeah, dont want to spend too much money... Do you have any shoe in mind for this purpose? Thank you very much in advance for your help!
Interested to hear this too- all round shoe with good support
Riview Adidas court team bounce please 👍
Please review Asics Sky Elite FF MT
How about on Clay?
Nope
Why did they make this, as a budget shoe?
Yep
Where is gel in them?
Not in the pair I had
As always a solid review. I would caution you on using the term "Suicide" so casually. Obviously you are a person who has been spared from losing someone to suicide, but as a parent who lost his son I can tell you using that work out of context is very hurtful, something I know is not your intention. Please consider substituting that word for something else in the future. Thanks.
So sorry for your loss
I hate these dedicates. The upper is too soft
First comment!
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