The Asics Gel Tactic are non-marking indoor court shoes from Asics. They are part of Asics’s volleyball line of shoes.
Because these are non-marking shoes, the Asics Gel Tactic series are entirely suitable for the squash court. I’ve even used them for pickleball.
The first version of these shoes, called the Asics Gel Tactic, came out in 2016 and prior. Subsequent versions of these shoes (which were sometimes labeled the Asics Gel Tactic 2) were released since 2017 with a slightly modified design. The design was modified again in 2019 and yet again in 2021.
There’s also a junior version called Asics Gel Tactic GS.
Asics Gel Tactic Review and Info
Here’s my review of the 2017 Asics Gel Tactic 2. These had a nice level of cushioning and stability for me. They were $20 more expensive than the Asics Gel Rocket 9, which is an entry-level shoe from Asics — but I think they’re worth the extra $20 for the added cushioning and comfort. The shoe weight is 389 grams (I’m a US 11.5).
In addition, some of my friends around the squash club have been using this shoe and had good things to say about it. Squash Source readers have also left comments suggesting they are happy with this shoe.
The marketing information from Asics is as follows:
Combining enhanced technology with upgraded performance, the new GEL-Tactic™ 2 model is the go-to choice for club volleyball players everywhere. A seamless mesh upper provides a breathable fit, while a supplemental toe guard ensures durability. The GEL-Tactic™ 2 shoe also includes our signature Forefoot and Rearfoot GEL® technology cushioning system for superior comfort plus our advanced Trusstic System® for exceptional stability on the court. Weight: 11.4 oz.
Asics Gel Tactic 2021
Asics have made some major changes to the 2021 Asics Gel Tactics this year. See this post for more detail on some of the differences between the 2021 and 2019 models:
Men
Deep Sea Teal / White
White / Pure Silver
Black / Electric Red
Asics Gel Tactic — 2020
Men
These actually came out in January 2021, but these have continued with the same design as the 2019 / 2020 models.
Blue
Red / White
Spotted 2020.
Image via handballshop.com →
Product Info
Release year: 2020
Price: €90
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Blue / Light Blue
Spotted August 2020:
Red
Black, spotted January 2020:
Image via asics.com →
Product Info
Release year: 2020
Price: $100
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Spotted
Nour El Sherbini was wearing the Tactic 2s at the 2021 Black Ball Open:
Photo via Steve Cubbins →
Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125 NS
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Women
Women
Purple
Spotted
Hollie Naughton wearing the Asics Gel Tactic 2 in 2021:
Photo via Steve Cubbins →
Racket: Wilson Ultra Countervail
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Women
White / Silver
Spotted August 2020.
Spotted
Joelle King had this pair at the 2021 Black Ball Open:
Both Jasmine Hutton and Enora Villa were wearing these at the 2021 British Open:
Navy / Purple?
Spotted
Cindy Merlo at the 2021 British Open:
White / Rich Gold
Spotted February 2020:
Spotted
Raneem El Welily has been using these:
Photo via @tocsquash →
Racket: Harrow Vapor
Location: 2020 Tournament of Champions
Farida Mohamed was wearing these in 2021:
Photo via Squash Site →
Racket: Tecnifibre Carboflex Airshaft 125
Location: 2021 Black Ball Open Women
White / Champagne
Spotted January 2020:
Asics Gel Tactic — 2019
The models introduced for the 2019 season appear to have slightly revised designs compared to the previous versions.
Black and yellow, spotted June 2019:
Blue and white, spotted June 2019:
White and black, spotted June 2019:
Youssef Ibhrahim was wearing these at the 2021 British Open:
Black / Silver
Spotted December 2019:
Product Info
Release year: 2019
Price: $95
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White / Silver
Officially they call this white / silver but it seems to have a dash of red / pink too. Spotted June 2019:
Spotted
Photo via Steve Cubbins →
Racket: iSquash Bolt
Location: 2021 British Open [Women]
Blue / White
Spotted June 2019:
Image via handballshop.com →
Product Info
Release year: 2019
Price: $95
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Asics Gel Tactic — 2018
Men
Black with gum rubber sole, spotted January 2019:
Blue Print / White, spotted October 2018:
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Navy / Yellow, spotted August 2018:
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Black with gray sole, spotted May 2018. This is the one in my video review above.
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Women
Black and silver, spotted January 2019:
White and silver, spotted January 2019:
Real White / Deep Ocean Blue:
Black and Pink:
Indigo Blue:
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Regatta Blue:
White / Silver, spotted June 2018:
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Asics Gel Tactic — 2017
This is the year they started being called Asics Gel Tactic 2.
Men
Spotted these in late 2017:
Image via zalando.co.uk →
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White and Black, spotted June 2017:
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Red and black, spotted in 2019 but I think they are from earlier. Thanks to Haani for the tip!
Women
Black and White, spotted June 2017:
Image via allvolleyball.com →
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Spotted
Danielle Le Tourneau was wearing these at the 2019 Tournament of Champions:
Photo via tocsquash.com →
Glacier Grey, spotted June 2017:
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Spotted
Olivia Blatchford Clyne was sporting these in 2020:
Photo via Windy City Open →
Racket: Eye V.Lite 125
Location: 2020 Windy City Open
Cesar Salazar was rocking these in 2019 at the El Gouna International:
Photo via #elgounasquash →
Racket: Head Graphene XT Xenon 135
Location: 2019 El Gouna International
Navy and Red, spotted June 2017:
Black, Prime Red, and Silver, spotted June 2017:
Black and Royal, spotted June 2017:
Asics Gel Tactic — 2016
Men
Spotted this color, poseidon/white/safety yellow, in August 2016. I like how it turned out.
Image via zalando.co.uk
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Spotted
Ali Farag was rocking these at the 2021 Black Ball Open:
Women
For some reason there were tons of women’s models at this time, versus only one men’s model. White and black, spotted January 2017:
Blue, white and silver, spotted 2017:
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This one’s called “phlox/white/flash coral”. Spotted August 2016.
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Asics Gel Tactic — 2015
Men
Here’s the July 2015 style, “white, black and pale gold”:
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Here’s one they call black, onyx and silver:
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Women
This color scheme is called “powder blue, white and indigo blue”:
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Black and silver:
This black and red one is awesome:
Spotted
Timothy Brownell agrees:
Photo via tocsquash.com →
So does Ali Farag. He showed up with these in 2020:
Photo via Windy City Open →
Racket: Dunlop Hyperfibre XT Revelation Pro
Location: 2020 Windy City Open
Emilia Soini was wearing these at the 2021 World Champs:
Photo via Steve Cubbins →
Racket: Harrow Spark
Location: 2021 World Championships [Women]
White, silver and “flash coral”:
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Silver, blue and white:
Image via zappos.com
Purple, silver and white:
Image via zappos.com
Whoa, check out this one in black, gold, and crazy:
Asics Gel Tactic — Older Models
Here are a few older models that I think came out in 2014 and prior. White and Blue:
Here’s another model:
Image via runnerspoint.com.
I feel like these are a bit too…..white. But these will appeal to some people no doubt!
They look better from the top:
Image via zalando.co.uk
White and blue:
Image via amazon.co.uk
White and purple:
Image via amazon.co.uk
Is that powder blue? I know I’m sometimes a bit annoyed by the “powder” colors for women, but I think this one looks pretty dope, and mercifully they don’t call it Powder Blue.
Here’s an older model. Classy. From 2012 I think.
Here’s another one spotted back in 2012:
Asics Gel Tactic GS
These are junior squash shoes.
Spotted January 2021:
Spotted August 2020:
Spotted March 2020:
Spotted July 2019:
Spotted September 2018:
Saw these in late 2017:
KW says
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Jasmine Hutton wearing white Tactic’s at Manchester Open 2021.
John says
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Looks like Sherbini was using these black/silver/white color option just earlier against Tinne in the Black Ball Open. Not sure if she was wearing them in her last round against Sabrina, but an interesting switch since she’s always been in Gel Blade’s for a long time.
b says
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Looks like Rowan El Araby wearing these also?
Colin says
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Noticed two US pro women’s players using the older gel tactic model from 2015 or 2016 (or earlier) for the first time at the Windy City Open this year. Sabrina Sobhy and Olivia Feitcher both sported these today. Also noticed that squashgear.com is pushing this model hard on their site. Wonder if it’s a coincidence or not
Rod says
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I’ve worn these shoes (2017 white and black version) twice now and the biggest compliment I can give about them is that I didn’t notice them. They fit well (not too big, wide or narrow), grip well and have good cushioning. It might not sound like much of a compliment but it speaks to how there is no break in period with these shoes. Initial durability looks good too with nothing more than very surface abrasion marks where I drag my trailing foot. I’m looking forward to wearing these shoes for the rest of the 2020!
John says
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I think the newer color schemes and models coming out as of the last couple months are going under the “Gel Tactic 3” name … at least according to Amazon.
However on sites like Holabird, the white model is simply just under “Gel Tactic”.
Either way .. I just ordered the white with black model and stoked to try them out!
My grey/silver tactic 2’s have been treating me well, but starting to show some wear, but are still troopers!
https://www.amazon.com/ASICS-Gel-Tactic-Volleyball-Shoes-White/dp/B07KDM45S7/ref=sr_1_3?crid=BN5OO4UL7M06&keywords=asics%2Bgel%2Btactic&qid=1564612623&s=gateway&sprefix=asics%2Bgel%2Btac%2Caps%2C232&sr=8-3&th=1&psc=1
Pierre says
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Thanks I’ll create a page for the Asics Gel Tactic 3 soon as I can
Haani Qureshi says
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Just ordered these red ones. They are listed as gel tactic but I think they are the second model.
https://www.stringersports.com.au/product/asics-gel-tactic-mens-indoor-shoes-b702n-2393-d/
Pierre says
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Yes I agree they look like the second model. Thanks for the tip!
Haani Qureshi says
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For some reason they only sell tactic 2(these ones) in Australia but they are all labeled “Asics gel Tactic”
Pierre says
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Thanks yeah the labels are all screwed up on the Tactic. Asics has them on their website as Tactic 2, but I’ve heard in their promotional material the same shoes are called just Tactic.
MARTIN says
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Any pro squash players wear the Gel Tactic shoes (1 or 2) ?
Pierre says
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Not that I’ve seen so far
Anette says
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How do I order the shoes advertise on your page?
Pierre says
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Hi Anette, I do not sell shoes through this site but when I find them for sale on other sites I add the links to the “affiliate ads” under each shoe