ASICS Men Gel-Contend 5 Running Shoes Review

I have big wide feet and it's hard to find wide shoes that fit and look good so when I buy shoes I try to get a few pairs of good shoes to last for a good while. I pretty much only wear asics because they are easily the most comfortable, best looking, durable, breathable, shoe brand I've ever tried and they carry quite a bit of wide and extra wide styles. Now obviously that's not the most objective statement a person can make because I can't provide statistical data to back up my claims but I know that for me and for my experience with shoes, these last a lot better and fit better than Nike's, they look a lot better and also outlast Rebok's, they fit better and outlast Adidas, and they're more supportive and comfortable that pumas, avias, converse, and sketches and those don't have anything I like the look of. The only other brand of shoes I've had good luck with are New Balance. These particular Asics are my favorite of the pairs I own. Stupid me wore them while using expansion foam to fill in gaps between wall packs in my sunroom to insulate it better and I should a dab of that stuff on the toe. I don't know what they make expansion foam out of but it apparently forms a molecular bond with shore mesh in such a way that it creates a new material impervious to cleaning supplies of any kind. These were a really good price too. I think I only paid $45 for these which is awesome because big fat feet people get penalized by show companies for having big fat feet and they jack up wide shoes and particularly wide shoes over size 11.

I bought these for my husband. He wears a size 12 and these fit great. He wears them all the time and says they are super comfortable.

Used to buy these from another retailer but they stopped selling them. Glad Amazon carries them and I hope they continue to. Been wearing this model for the last 3 years at least (I buy 2 pairs every year). Comfortable, lightweight, and good price.

Today, I broke these shoes in on a 2.25 mi jog. They are very comfortable and fit true to size. They appear to be a bargain for the price point, especially for an everyday walking shoe or for short distance jogging. I'll allow the shoes to break in a bit and then take them on a longer run to see how things go. They are nice and cushioning on impact and I'm glad I sized up by a half size because my feet must swell somewhat when I jog. I dont think I will run into toe numbness with these shoes as I have with more expensive running shoes in the past. They look and feel good. No purchase regret.

As someone who's had a narrow foot most of his life, the medium felt a little snug at first. Suffice to say I didn't have to lace them through the extra holes to make them tighter. I shouldn't be too picky as they are quite comfortable and the amount of cushion feels just right (not too squishy and not too firm--kind of a Goldilocks thing!). It may have a bit too much cushion for a seasoned runner but I just wanted a pair of sneakers for walking my dog--my running days are over. Considering the price point, they're a perfect match. Perfectly suited for my needs without having to go "high end" as I'm not concerned with trimming ounces for a long-distance running shoe.

I bought Gel-Contend 5 shoes 4 years ago. Loved that pair and was happy to be able to buy the same model. I have had a Contend 6 pair that were not as good. These feel great out of the box.

When is the last time you were complimented on your shoes? Well not once, in two years of Extreme Dadding that I wore this pair, did I hear a word of appreciation for them.Not once. Not when they kept me comfortable for 2.75 miles of walking with a kid on my shoulders because what they charge for parking near the stadium is unconscionable. Not when they held me upright trying to teach the kids soccer in the backyard. No neighbor mentioned them all the times I circling the neighborhood to satisfy the step counter, or when they passed me applying the proper season's fertilizer to the lawn. If these shoes were so breathable that they never got smelly even when I wore them without socks in the summer heat while futzing for with the generator I have no idea how to fix, nobody said a word.In fact the nicest thing ever said of them was that time I tried to repair my driveway, then hired someone to fix the mess I made, then stood around while he worked talking driveway. The driveway guy said "Stand back, you don't want to get tar on those."If a word was said about these shoes, it was only because they were being (unfairly) blamed for tracking mud in the house, or that one time, tar.But even unappreciated, slightly tarred shoes do wear out in time. If I was fancy or fashionable I might even have taken the opportunity to get different shoes that would occasion more favorable commentary. But I am Dad, so I bought the same shoes again. Had they been on sale, I might have even bought two! You know, just in case--like all the best cargo shorts--they ever stop making them. Perhaps then my Asics might earn a modicum of appreciation for all the wonderful, economic, thoughtful, helpful, and capable things they do, might finally hear someone say "Thank you, dad shoes."

These are the best pair of Asics I've owned. They are durable and great for walking, I've even hiked in them. Asics and other shoes companies changed their sizing a few years ago, so I had to go up a half size from 11.5 to 12 and get the extra wides in order for these to not pinch my feet. I tried extra wide in other Asics and they were too roomy, these fit perfectly.I've tried on the more expensive styles of Asics, if you weigh 150 pounds and are built like a gentle gazelle those are great. I am not a gazelle, and I'd wear shoes like that out in 2 months which is why I like these –– 10 months and still going.