Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend™ 2

Considering these shoes are half my normal budget, they are fantastic! My Podiatrist recommended Asics for my plantar fasciitis and at first I was not having it. I like a certain minimalist look in shoes, (think Brooks PureConnect). Unfortunately Brooks keeps changing how their shoes fit and I was not loving my last pair. I thought I was settling on these bulkier shoes and my feet ended up loving them! They are really lightweight and breathable. They actually are not as bulky as I thought they would be. They have plenty of room for my toes to spread out and the heel has very nice cushioning. If you have high arches, you will still need to add your own support - which there is room for. I am normally a 9½ and these fit perfect.

Love these! I dislike sneakers very much but needed new ones for walking. I usually cannot wear them for very long as the support in most are either none at all or far too much. These are perfect, very pretty colors too!

This is the 2nd pair of the exact same shoe I have ordered. I loved the first pair purchased back in October and wanted to get a second while they are still available. 2nd pair is just as great as the first pair.

I bought two pair of these for my athletic daughter. She has hard to fit feet -- a little wide with long toes. These fit her well and give her the comfort and support she needs.

Great shoe. Asics is not really for me, as is a bit narrow in the toe. But these seem to better than others I have tried. For a person with a wider foot, I would recommend New Balance.

I have been wearing these shoes for over four months now and am very, very satisfied. I have never had a more comfortable walking shoe. And they don't cost a fortune! I walk 2 to 3 miles every day, mostly on pavement. The shoes truly cushion my feet. They fit well with all sorts of socks, from cotton in summer to wool in winter. They are not too stiff, as many exercise shoes tend to be, but are flexible, yet offer good support. I wore them in a Micro-Marathon, and my feet felt absolutely fine afterward. I cannot say enough to praise these shoes. I have never bought Asics before, but will certainly do so again in the future. I wear size 8 1/2 W.

Great shoes! Very comfortable. I have heal and smal toe pain. This Wide size really helped with these issues. The insoles are so confortable to the point that I didn't have to insert a different sole wich I usully do with my tennis shoes. I fully recomend it.

I bought this third pair for my daughter for Christmas. She finds them very comfortable, on her feet all day in a doctor's office. I also bought a pair and will soon be getting another!

Very comfortable with excellent arch support. Recommend highly. Loved the bright colors.

This is my second pair of this style - first pair from Zappos. Already knew I loved the shoe - Zappos added lots of color choices, best price, and excellent service!

After 10+ years of wearing Saucony brand, I decided to give these a try. My problem with Saucony was the toe was becoming more pointed and narrow making it uncomfortable. This shoe was reviewed by others as being a great fit and it is. I will be buying more.

Very cute and comfortable, I wear them to the gym every day. I have received a lot of compliments on how cute they are. I wear a size 10 or 10.5 , the 10.5 fit perfect

My daughter loves these. Great value. They fit snug, I'd go 1/2 size bigger than with most other shoes.

Size was a little small as previous reviews stated. Half-size up will do it. Super comfortable and fun.

These definitely surprised me. I am a Nike girl, so when a friend suggested Asics I figured that I could not go wrong with Zappos. These were comfortable right out of the box - no break-in period needed. There is plenty of toe room, lots of support, and so far they have n[t caused me any blisters, even on the heel, which I am very prone to. They are also adorable. They look even cuter on than in the picture. I have been officially converted. Sorry, Nike!

I purchased a pair of walking shoes locally about a year ago but wanted to have more arch support and comfort. Even though I am not a runner, these shoes were exactly what I was looking for and a great price too! I have a narrow foot but ordered the shoes in a medium. Zappos can't be beat for availability of sizes, colors, price, free shipping and their return policy!

I normally wear an 11 in various shoes. When it comes to running I typically always wear a half size bigger. I ordered 11.5 and they fit fabulously. I would definitely recommend this brand and shoe.

Super cute sneakers. I get compliments every time I wear them. They're also very comfortable with great arch support. Definitely recommend!

Asics are my preferred shoe for exercise. This shoe does not seem to have as much shock absorption as Asics I've had in the past, but still does the job.

Great shoes, very comfortable from day one. I usually wear Nike and this is my first Asics. I have bunions and need a wide width, they are perfect.

Size: 9D. I have wide feet/fallen arches and typically need motion control shoes. I can't comment on the arch support because I use my own orthotics. Overall, I find this shoe a great shoe for the gym and other casual every day uses (my walk commute to and from train station/work). I haven't tried to run at length in them as I feel they might not have the lateral support that I need when I run (they work fine for a short sprint to catch the train!). I use another pair/brand of shoes to run in, since Asics got rid of the Evolution and the Forte isn't a true replacement for my running needs... I like the color of periwinkle/pink/lightening, and they breathe very well. Price is very reasonable for the brand, which was the deciding factor for me. Love the brand. Highly recommended.

These are great sneakers for walking and running. I have a bad knee and wearing these sneakers I do not feel much pain. I highly recommend them.

Asics are the best running shoes and these do not disappoint. They aren't as comfy as the Nimbus, but if you are a frequent runner and have to replace often...you can't beat these (and the price).

Love these shoes. I have a hard time buying shoes because I am a size 7.5 in some and 8 in others. I ordered these in a 7.5 and they fit great. I use them for exercising at home and just going out and about. I would order them again.