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ASICS Men's Gel-Rocket 8 Volleyball Shoe

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Synthetic-and-mesh
Rubber sole
FOREFOOT GEL CUSHIONING SYSTEM (COURT): Attenuates shock during impact phase.
TRUSSTIC SYSTEM TECHNOLOGY: Reduces the weight of the sole unit while retaining the structural integrity of the shoe.

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With exceptional fit, enhanced traction and upgraded, shock-absorbing cushioning, our Gel-Rocket 8 is a top-level shoe for an entry-level price. Known as a longtime favorite of beginner and intermediate court players, the latest Gel-Rocket incarnation features our stabilizing Truss tic system technology, gum rubber on the outsole for traction and our signature forefoot gel cushioning system.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
Package Dimensions : 12.4 x 7.4 x 4.8 inches; 1.06 Pounds
Item model number : B706Y.100
Department : Mens
Date First Available : January 4, 2018
Manufacturer : ASICS
ASIN : B077NR84GV

Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #305,015 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)

#189 in Men's Tennis & Racquet Sport Shoes
#84778 in Men's Shops

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Bojangles

Fit and Comfort

Reviewed in the United States on July 6, 2018

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The shoes arrived as advertised, on time and correct size. I am 6' 2", 240lb male and these shoes are standing up to my weight as I hoped. I used to buy Asics exclusively when I was younger and this pair was my first pair of Asics in decades. In the past I used to pay the premium price for them and if anything went wrong with them I would have been able to return them to my local retailer (never had issues with Asics). These shoes are definitely produced with lesser quality materials and the stitching on them looks less tight. However, I believe they will last me one year of competitive volleyball playing, so I will not mind buying another pair for this price if I need to. If they last two seasons of playing, even better! :) The shoes are stable and offer awesome control due to the grip surface at the front of the shoe (the yellow rubber). Torsion resistance of the mid-sole offers perfect support for my weight and style of game (I can't stand still, hardly ever flat-footed on the ground) Sizing was spot on fit for my foot (size 13). My foot is wider than most but these shoes, even though they were not the "wide fit", fit my foot very comfortably. They were broken in during a three hour evening of volleyball pick up games and did not create any pressure points or discomfort at all. The shoe inserts that came in this shoe provide decent support, but will most likely be replaced with a gel insert. My hat is off to the producers of this shoe for the look, control, comfort and fit, I just hope they last this season. I will update this review in a few weeks again.

14 people found this helpful

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JMack

Great court shoe. Perfect for volleyball 🏐

Reviewed in the United States on February 9, 2018

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Great court shoe. Perfect for volleyball 🏐 (indoor of course). Fits nicely; runs maybe a little big but not much. These shoes also last for a long time. This is my second pair in 3 years and I play almost every other day.

17 people found this helpful

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srcharlz

Meh... not so good for me.

Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2018

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Bought these for racquetball. (2X per week.) Not a lot of arch support, and 'flat' but seemed ok. Good grip on the floor. After the first day, I noticed they didn't stay 'tight' on my foot. Figured it was just break in. Kept using them, noticed I'd have to re-snug and tighten them up after a little play, but they keep loosening. 4th time in them my Achilles tendon felt sore. Now I have full on tendinitis. I fully believe it's due to these shoes. (Never happened before.) Between the movement in the shoe, and the lack of support, it's pretty obvious. Added arch support inserts, but too late. Now I have to deal with the tendinitis... No quick fix for that. Not using these any more. Used about a month. Writing these off as a loss. Looking at Mizuno.
2nd time ever I've tried out Asics shoes, and both times they didn't work out for me.
I don't recommend.

6 people found this helpful

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Critic Guru

Excellent Badminton Shoes

Reviewed in the United States on December 3, 2018

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After going through many online reviews, I decided to buy this shoe with a little bit of hesitation only because it was described as a volleyball shoes on many sites. Many reviews rated this shoe very high for badminton. Badminton clubs also generally recommend Yonex, Victor and Li-Ning. I have great experience with Asics for running but not with badminton shoes. So I took a chance and tried. My 10 yr old son absolutely loved the fit and the grip of this shoe compared to other badminton specific brands like Yonex, Victor and Li-Ning. I would strongly recommend any prospective badminton shoe buyer to try this. Price is very reasonable compared to other brands. Great buy! Only negative thing about this shoe is, not many flashy colors are available like other sport shoes from the Asics. Hopefully Asics will think about that soon. Personally I do care less about the colors.

5 people found this helpful

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SD GUY

Great for badminton

Reviewed in the United States on November 25, 2017

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Typical for ASICS, nice comfortable shoe. I use it for badminton, light enough and great support for heel and arch. Soles are mostly gum rubber so perfect for gym floors, I don't let them touch anything but gym floors so I don't know how long they would last on concrete.

17 people found this helpful

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Maryland Man

Continuation of a great line of shoes

Reviewed in the United States on August 7, 2018

Size: 10.5Color: White/Black/SilverVerified Purchase

I have been wearing Asics Rocket shoes for squash for nearly 10 years, and they are durable, with good traction. I wore these just once, in order to determine whether the 8 series is comparable to the 6 and 7 series. They are. My review would become a 5 once I know how well they hold up. I did note that they are a hair tighter than my Rocket 7 shoes, but I think it's a width difference since there is still room at the toe.

11 people found this helpful

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Herman H. Snipes III

Hardcourt Express!!!!

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2017

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I was looking for a quality hard court shoe for racquetball! After reading several reviews I decided to buy a pair and find they more than fit the bill! Excellent grip, great style and fit make them perfect for indoor sports!

13 people found this helpful

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P. Avery

Indoor Pickleball Solution!

Reviewed in the United States on February 27, 2019

Size: 10.5Color: White/Black/SilverVerified Purchase

I have primarily played outdoors when playing pickleball, and tennis shoes were working fine for me, since often the courts being used were tennis courts as well. Indoor play on wooden floors, like a basketball floor, were terrible for me. I could not get traction, and would slide when trying to stop short. These Gel-Rocket 8 volleyball shoes are perfect! They don't stick so much that I could trip, but they provide the perfect amount of traction for stops and starts, and are very comfortable. Sizing matched two different brands of running shoes I usually wear. The sizing guide on the shoe page was accurate. I'm delighted!

5 people found this helpful

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MITHRA

Size

Reviewed in India on October 7, 2018

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Delivered wrong size and there is no replacement also

6 people found this helpful

Gator

Shoe is very comfortable and works well for indoor volleyball

Reviewed in Canada on March 12, 2018

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Shoe is very comfortable and works well for indoor volleyball! Only reason giving it 3 stars as they said they had my colour I choose in stock and they did not. But seller was very good about it and explain other options!!

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Miguel Roberge

Déçus puis ravisé ensuite!

Reviewed in Canada on November 30, 2018

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J'utilise ces chaussures pour jouer au volleyball 4 soirs entre amis et un soulier a fendu sur le côté!!?.. Elles semblaient parfaites au début, mais finalement non.. on va maintenant voir si le service après-vente est meilleur que cette chaussure probablement déjà faible a l'achat.

Bon, retour et rachat effectué.. ce devait être un problème avec cette paire seulement, je les adore finalement! 😏

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TKN

Leuchtstarke Eyecatcher

Reviewed in Germany on March 25, 2020

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Sehr bequem und trotzdem stabil, Farbe ist der absolute Hammer.
Benutze die Schuhe nicht für Hallensport, sondern als Alltagsschuh.
Fallen etwa kleiner aus als normal, ist aber typisch für Asics.

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Don R

Great for pickle ball!

Reviewed in Canada on March 15, 2019

Size: 10.5Color: White/Black/SilverVerified Purchase

Perfect for pickle ball. Grips well on an indoor gym floor and provides excellent foot support for side movements.

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