Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend™ 2

I was so excited to see these cute shoes in a "wide", but when I tried them on, I was disappointed. My foot is just a little wider than a typical B width, but the way these shoes were constructed, I felt like I was hanging over the sole on the sides. Very weird. Plus, they didn't really feel like a wide, more like most of the B width shoes I've tried.

Love the comfort and fit. Only negative is the laces. They are bulky and have some sort of waxy coating. They come untied very easily.

Love this brand. Good price. The shoes run a tad big though. I usually wear a 9 and probably should have ordered a 8.5. 9 still work though and I am wearing the 9.

I use these to run 3-4 miles a few times a week and I'm very pleased! My last running shoes (Saucony) caused blood blisters, probably from the way they fit. With these shoes, the blisters are gone! One shoe caused a blister on my heel, but it has hardened up now and isn't a problem. Also, the way the tongue of the shoe lays felt strange the first couple times I wore them, but I don't notice it now. I love the colors!

I like these shoes for walking and doing general exercising, but I need more arch support for jogging/running. They have good toe room and are comfortable for wearing around town. They look good, too.

Beautiful shoe...it is a little longer than I anticipated and limited arch support...so although they won't be used for long walks/jogs...they are perfect for casual wear! And pretty, can't say that enough.

I kept these. They are cute. Very lightweight. They are very roomy in the front which is what I was looking for. They may run a tiny drop big. Not great arch support but good enough for just wearing out or minimal shopping. I think the price was pretty good too. they look just like the picture. Very pretty.

I ordered this shoe in a 6.5 and a 7 With thin socks and thicker socks the 6.5 was a perfect fit. The shoe feels very comfortable although my wear has just been around the house at this time that is the reason I rated comfort 4 stars. This shoe is stylish and colorful.

Cute shoe, but these run quite large. I almost always wear an 11.5 in Asics shoes (I have for about 15 years)...but the 11.5 was really huge on me. Very cute, but just FYI! I'd say...order a size (or half size) down!

My size 11s transformed to a size 12 during my last pregnancy. It's taken me over two years to except that as a truth. These are my second pair of size 12 asics. I like them, they are comfortable and feel true to size. Can't beat the price either. I must admit Zappos has made shopping for my new feet a little less stressful. The large selection of shoes in my size, lightening fast delivery, and exchanges that ship out immediately have made this more pleasant than I had imagined. :-)

My foot repeatedly slipped out of this shoe. The back heel is shorter than my previous pair of Asics and it drives my batty. Going back to my previous ones.

Overall, these shoes are pretty comfortable. But sometimes when I run outdoors with them on, it feels like my feet are literally just pounding on the pavement--the shoes aren't very flexible and don't have much give. I also feel like there isn't enough cushioned foot support, so the balls of my feet sometimes hurt after I wear these for a while.

Bought for my power walks and I tend to really pound the pavement when I walk. Replacement for a discontinued model - this has great heel support and good padding for the heel; however, minimal padding for the heel of my foot. This is the least favorite of any Asics shoe I've owned - I wouldn't purchase this one again.

I bought these in the white/turquoise in 8-1/2 W. I have Mortons Neuroma in my left foot and now need a wide width. They were perfect. It was the only shoe out of many that I own that didn't squeeze the damaged nerve and cause pain. HOWEVER!! I then order the grey/pink color of the same shoe, same size, and it was painful and tight. Where is the consistency Asics?

This is a low end gel Asics and it feels like it. Okay for indoor use.

These are great shoes - I say that but I recommend them to those depending on what they use them for. I am an active runner and was looking for a shoe with high support. Next time I am going step up my game with Asics and get the next step up of arch support. These are not meant for heavy running on your feet. Use them for slow walks and playing outside with you children.

Well, I had high, high hopes. These sneakers are comfortable but for me I wish they had a tad bit more cushioning. I thought they would feel like walking on a cloud unfortunately they don't feel like that. Other than that they look great! and for the price you cant beat them.

I was disappointed by these shoes. I anticipated much better support, cushioning and an overall more substantial shoe. They look good, but I would not recommend to other runners. Much more appropriate for walking or casual wear. I will buy Asics again as i've worn them extensively in the past, but not this model.

Ok, so I hate when reviewers focus on aesthetics over performance, but bear with me. I ordered these in the blue/coral combo thinking that they looked great on the site. When they arrived I instantly hated the shade of blue. There's just so much of it. Different colored laces might help break it up, or even some coral along the toe. Despite not caring for the color I decided to give them a shot. I wore them around the house for an afternoon and wasn't thrilled. They're pretty average. Pros: decent arch support (mine are very high), a nice roomy toe box, some bounce in the heel. Cons: they rubbed strangely under the tongue, laces didn't stay tied. Overall they're ok for the price. I can't speak for their performance as a running shoe, but I don't think they'd work for me. I am returning them because I found that the Brooks Ghost 7 are beyond amazing for my underpronation and aesthetics.

Debating whether to exchange these for a half size larger or just return them. The positives: they're lightweight and airy, I think the gel would be comfortable in the long run if I could get a pair that fits me properly, and the turquoise/silver/green/white color combo is brilliant and eye catching, yet soothing at the same time. I love this color combo! The negatives: they seem to be a half-size too short and they're definitely a half-size too narrow. I'm usually a true 8.5M (except in boots and flip-flops, in which case I go a half size larger) but these are uncomfortably snug, even with the laces loosened to the maximum. I think these would be a great summer walking shoe, but I just don't know if ordering a half-size larger will ensure a comfortable fit...

Good looking shoe but I have a somewhat high arch and this shoe is completely flat. Even with an insert in them, they still seemed too flat. I love the colors, though.

I love the color and style of these shoes. The shoes feel a little stiff. I ordered a 9½W and my feet are still rubbing on the side and there is not any wiggle room in the toe box. I would return them but I tossed the box the second day because I thought they were going to work. I did not get the true test until I wore them out. For comparison I normally wear 9½W in New Balance.

Got these for just trotting the dog to save the mileage on my higher-end Asics for longer runs (hard to run with a dog who enjoys stopping frequently to "read" all the news). These are okay, but after experiencing the upper-end models, I'll stick with those.

These are great for support, I've liked running in them so far because I have really weak ankles. I can feel them beginning to give in a little but i guess that's inevitable. I got them in the white/green/blue and they are way too white. Wish I had gotten them in a different color. My bad.

I took a chance on these shoes, mainly because they were on clearance. I have a lot of foot problems, spurs, tendonitis , yucky flat feet, and usually have to buy expensive Brooks shoes. A couple of friends mentioned how much they likes Asics, so I decided to give them a try. Needless to say, I will not be wearing them to work out in. They just don't fit my big old flat foot properly. I will wear them on errands. I wish more of the major shoe companies would design stylish shoes for people like me.