Asics Men's Gel-RENMA Pickleball Shoes

Great for Pickleball. Very comfortable and durable. Great fit to size and slip resistance.

I like the fit of these shoes. I have narrow feet so the narrow width is ideal for me. The shoes are not as flexible as I’d prefer and the sole is rather hard. I think it just takes some getting used to. Overall, it’s a well-made shoe and it looks great.

I just started playing pickleball about three months ago but have only been using these shoes for about two weeks. I'm an athletic guy and have been around my fair share of shoes, from basketball to running all the way to rugby. They are a little stiff but they are slowly starting to break-in. It could be my feet but wearing thinner socks doesn't work well for me and "No show" socks are also not ideal since the shoes are a little stiff. The side of the shoe rubs against my ankle since the sock rides so low. Switching over to a thicker, higher sock gives me a better fit (my personal preference). I have small feet for a guy, usually wear a 9 (sometimes 8.5). I ended up getting an 8.5 because I didn't want my feet sliding around in the shoe. Having said that, I wish they were a bit wider. Maybe if I got a size 9 I would get that extra space, hard to say. Breaking them in more may help but if you have wide feet, I would not get these shoes. Overall they have good traction, little on the heavy side (that's ok) but they fit snug, are comfortable and do what I need them to do. +++++UPDATE AS OF 4/20/2023+++++ Had to drop my review down to a two star. For some reason these shoes are putting a lot a strain on my achilles but only on my right foot. Not sure what is going on. I thought I might have strained my achilles but when I switched to my Asics Gel Venture 8's the pain went away. I will got back and try the Renma's in the upcoming weeks to see if the pain comes back...that will give be a better idea if the shoe is really the problem. If so I will give another update. +++++UPDATE AS OF 7/19/2023+++++ After a couple more months I changed my review from two stars to four. Hard to tell if something was going on with my achilles because of the shoe or just my achilles in general. Either way the pain went away and these shoes are great. My one compliant is how narrow they are.

After a full week playing in the ASICS Gel-RENMA, I’m really impressed with how controlled they feel on an outdoor court. The outsole has excellent grip without feeling sticky, which makes it easier to stop cleanly and change direction without sliding out. I also noticed the shoe keeps a low, connected-to-the-court profile, which helps with balance and quick reaction shots. Break-in time was minimal. They felt playable after the first 4-5 hours of play time and got even more comfortable after the first couple of hours using the Game Day insoles. There's enough room in the toe box to move naturally without losing that locked-in feeling but if you like a lighter fit I'd recommend going maybe .5 size down. Even after multiple sessions this week, the shoes still feel secure and responsive. Overall, these are great if you want predictable traction, court feel, and dependable performance right from the first game.

LOVE these Asics sneakers! My husband is very happy with the support they provide and also their overall performance on the court! The sole is just the right amount of tread to grip the court. They are comfortable right out of the box and true to size! And so many colors to choose from!!

They are comfortable, look good and provide good support. The outer sole wore out quickly - light use over 4 months. So not sure if 3 stars is the right ranking.

A bit scary at first, narrow and really stiff. I wore them around for about 8-10 hours to break them in. Wore them for one game so far (after break in) and they feel great. If they last and continue like this, I've definitely found my forever pickleball shoes.

I have tried a lot of shoes for Pickleball, and these are my favorite. The side is accurate, and the fit is great. I like the cushioning, and the break-in time was about 5 games.