ASICS Gel-Contend 4 Men's Running Shoe, Black/Dark Grey, 9.5 M US Review

Good shoe, accurate description, good fit, very comfortable, fair price.

I'm a fitness instructor and am very picky about how my shoes look and feel. These by far, are my favorite shoes to wear for my classes. They are very lightweight and super comfortable. I especially like the comfort and fit. I really like the color and design of these shoes as well. I like them so much, that I even bought an extra pair, for fear that they may eventually be discontinued. I ordered a half size bigger than what I normally wear and they fit perfect. These shoes are lasting longer than any other shoes that I have had in the past. They are also available at a very fair price for the quality that you are getting. Highly recommended!

I work out just about every day, dividing the time between 75% running on wooded trails and 25% speed walking on pavement. My old walking shoes were getting worn, so I decided to replace them with these "running" shoes. So far, they work well as walking shoes, with good heel cushioning (10mm drop). I would not use them for trail running, though, because the heel is too high for optimal stability and the tread does not provide adequate traction. My only walking complaint is that the shoes are a bit snug at mid-sole, occasionally chafing my insteps. Otherwise, I'm quite happy with them, especially with the economical price!

I read about this shoe on a review site, first. They said this shoe was great for walking and was very durable. The only downside was some found it to be too narrow. Since I have narrow feet, I decided this was the shoe for me. I’ve bought a couple pairs of Hoka shoes in the past year for $150+ that didn’t even last 8 months. I’m a nurse, so I do a lot of walking. These ASIC shoes have been very comfortable and fit my feet perfectly. They are better than one of the hoka shoes I had, but not quite as comfortable as the other pair. However, that other pair broke down just from normal wear and tear after 7 months. So far, these ASICS seem solid. Very comfortable. The only downside I found was the shoelaces are a bit too long, so I have to double knot them. Good support on the whole. I haven’t had any lasting foot pain, or more than normal. No back pain either. Fairly stiff soles with good flex near the toes. I am very pleased with them.

I've been wearing various ASICS running shoes for years. I like them my podiatrist likes them and they are reasonable. I've run my 9th & 10th marathons using them (at ages 65 and age 70).EVERY running shoe, regardless of brand (usually Nike or New Balance) that I've worn as far back as I can remember has been a 10 1/2 while my "street shoes have been 9 1/2."The design of the shoes includes a long "tongue" and a long "lace guard" allowing the "throat" of the shoes to be longer and comfortable accommodate wearing no orthotics sometimes and wearing thin plastic or fiberglass type of orthotics at other times.I suspect that the larger "soft" orthotics that are generally made by standing on foam to create a rubber mold and are physically larger than the firmer smaller orthotics would require a slightly larger size shoe.I wash them in our washing machine in the heavy duty setting and "warm" temperature "hot" can loosen the adhesive holding the front and rear of the soles to the body of the shoe. I spray the really dirty parts with Oxyclean, Shout or other spotting spray and ADD NO OTHER DETERGENT. They dry well with a fan blowing down on the shoes. Stuffing the shoes with newspaper paper which is very absorptive. Magazine paper does not absorb well.

I purchased these shoes for my husband. They are comfortable right out of the box, but I’m not sure if this particular shoe was a refurbished model because they didn’t last more than 3 months before coming apart.

For years, my feet have ached at the end of the day. Seeking a solution, I read countless reviews, perused list after list of the "best" walking or running shoes, and tried more than half a dozen of the top recommended products. I've got pairs of Asics Gel Cumulus, Nimbus and Kayano sitting, virtually unused, in my closet. Then a friend suggested I try something radical. Instead of going for ever more expensive shoes, he suggested trying these Gel-Contend shoes.I need to do something nice for my buddy because these shoes, though costing less than a third of some other shoes I've purchased, actually leave my feet feeling less tired and achy than it's more expensive brethren. I strongly endorse these, and as an added bonus, I will say they fit well (although I always have to buy a full size larger than for dress shoes), and come in enough colors to satisfy nearly everyone.I use these mostly for walking, but I do some running and gym work in them as well. They are very comfortable, have the support I need, have held up well, and keep my feet feeling great, too.

Having a narrow bridge and wide forefoot has always presented problems when buying shoes. Usually, to get enough toe room, I have to buy Extra Wide shoes and tighten the laces to the point where it eventually damages the shoes. Asics seems to have figured out that people like me exist, especially with the Gel-Contend series. I am on my third or fourth pair now, and each one is just as comfortable as the last. They're the first shoes that I've ever had that I don't have to worry about them coming apart at the seams. They also allow for very good air flow to the toes due to the mesh construction. I'm not a runner, so I can't say if they're good for that, but as for every day shoes, they're wonderful.