Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 5

Finally....found a pair of Ascis to replace my tried and true Ascis that have worn out. I must have 10,000 miles on my old pair...and have searched and searched for another pair (can not find the style that wore out!) Thank you Zappos for allowing me to try so many...until I found ...'the one'. I have found that many of the same size in this brand are WAY to narrow (I wear a 10M)...but these actually worked! They are also deep enough to accommodate an orthotic insert. Took them out of the box..put them on and walked for 40 mins ...three times that day! I am 65.5 year old women with bad feet and arthritic hips and knees...so a good walking shoe is a must! I walk at least 10-11 miles most days (work in a SNF on tile covered cement floors) and walk outside weather permitting. So very happy with this find..and they were under $60 bucks! Thank you again Zappos! You ...Are ...The ....Best!! And Asics...please...do not discontinue this style!

I love these shoes! I have issues with plantar fasciitis and its so nice to be on my feet all day and not be limping by the time i get home. Ill be ordering a second pair in another color.

The shoe was too tight in the toe box even though I ordered Wide, and could not accommodate my bunion. Very disappointed as my old ASICS (same size) fit perfectly. Also there is virtually no arch support which is a must for me. Returning

These were at my door when I came home and I immediately put them on and they felt so good I went for a 4 mile walk. No problems at all. They are lightweight and I like the color combination. I can’t speak to the arch support since I bought them to use with my orthotics. These are my first pair of ASICS and I’m very happy with them.

I just received them and haven't worn them out yet, BUT I tried them on and they were really, really comfortable and the fit was perfect. I purchased the light gray with blue accents, and they look as good as they feel.

I jog every other day about 3 miles and cross train, weight lifting, group fitness on the other days. I have never had any discomfort with this shoe. It is affordable, sturdy and comfortable. So much so I bought a second pair!

Love my asics. I was wearing contend 4s because I have plantar fasciitis and needed a black pair for work. I could only get black in contend 5 and these are just as comfortable. They provide great support with my insoles and look good too. I walk a lot and I highly recommend these.

I walk a lot so I need shoes that are comfortable and provide good support. I wear a size 6 or 6.5 and ordered a 6. They are a snug fit, which I really like. Went out and ran a few errands while wearing these. Super comfortable and my hip doesn't hurt which can happen with bad shoes. The color is super cute too! Total win-win.

Accurate fit and excellent price for Asics, always a winner for my hard to fit feet and heel issues. One of the 2 brands my podiatrist recommends. Very comfortable for fitness-level walking.

I usually wear an 8 or 8 1/2. A review mentioned they thought the toe was tight for their bunion (which I have) so I ordered an 8 1/2. They fit perfectly. Super comfy and super cute. Totally happy and would definitely order again.

I ordered 2 versions of this shoe (Medium and Wide) based on reading reviews of various styles of Asics. Almost universally people were unhappy with narrow toe box and toe comfort during use. I found this to be true as well. The wide width model was wide through the ball of the foot, but toe box was as skinny as in the medium width. My biggest complaint is with the arch: the shoe felt like there was no arch support whatsoever. I wanted the shoes to wear walking as a tourist in Europe. Lack of good arch support would be uncomfortable and fatiguing. These are going back and will be replaced by a pair of gel venture running shoes which have good arch support and comfotable toe box.

I really, Really, REALLY wanted to like these sneakers/trainers. Totally came in 'my colors', reasonably priced, and I have a pair of GEL-Contend 4s that I really like as an everyday/walking shoe (but are getting a bit worn out, hence these...) But... I'm not sure what ASICS has done differently with the new models - maybe just the 'neutral to underpronation' is less neutral and more specifically for underpronation, because although I'm usually fine with a 'neutral' shoe without much support (most flats, heels, boots, tennis/skate shoes), these made my feet and ankles hurt and gave me lower back pain. At least ASICS higher end running shoes specifically for overpronation, ie, GEL-Kayano, still seem to fit and work for me, so I wound up returning these and ordering yet another pair of those. I didn't really want to spend $100+ on shoes just to walk to the library and the grocery store, but I also didn't want to spend another night laying on the couch with an aching back, soo... I really like the look and price point of the GEL-Contend 5. Maybe this model works if you actually underpronate, but didn't work for 'neutral' or otherwise even with a custom orthotic insert.

I've been a Nike girl my whole life, but haven't liked how thin and non-supportive the toe box has become in their shoes. I went out on a limb and bought these ASICS and couldn't be happier with them. They look great. They feel great. They offer great support all over and are so wonderful to walk on. I just got back from a weekend of hiking in a state park and wore these the whole time for unpaved hiking. They were great! I will definitely buy another pair once these are worn out. These fit true to size.

As with all Asics, the shoe and toe box are narrow. I tried the "wide" version, and they fit closer to a "regular" in most other shoes. They're surprisingly gushy and "gel" like for the price point. Usually to get this much cushion out of a pair of Asics requires going to one of their $100+ models, so it's definitely a decent, cheaper choice for plantar fasciitis sufferers like myself. The back of the heel comes up too high for me, though, and it rubs and digs in uncomfortably when I walk. The "grand shark / white" color is brighter and really nice in person --- a deep, rich blue and the bright pink laces really pop. Sadly, the "removable" insole isn't helpfully removable imo. The bottom of the insole is sticky, and hence frustrating to remove and put back in. (It's not really glued to the shoe, just has a very tacky type of feel / coating to it.) Additionally, the insole is VERY narrow compared to the shoe itself. It's as if they removed the "arch" portion of the insole and tried to build it into the shoe instead, albeit unsuccessfully as these shoes don't actually have very much arch support. I use green superfeet, and there's a solid extra half inch width in the arch area of my orthotic compared to the shoe's removed insole. That said, my orthotics do technically fit into the shoes. And the extra height difference with the orthotic is enough to make the tall heel area slightly less problematic and painful. But I'm still returning them.

I ordered the same size of my new balance sneaker 6-1/2. When I got sneakers I felt I needed a size 1/2 larger. Had no trouble exchanging sneakers and it did't cost anything to return. Zappos sent me via email a return slip for UPS. Had new sneakers the next day. Very happy with new size. Will shop again at Zappos.

It took a few days for them to be completely comfortable. It is not unusual for me to experience toe numbness in new shoes and that was the case with these (I have a short, wide foot and most shoes don't hit my forefoot perfectly.) That said, after a few days I have found them very comfortable. I noticed from the beginning that there is a thick foam interior, which I like, which adjusted to my feet quickly. I walk 3+ miles a day for exercise, so that is their primary function. They are attractive and comfortable shoes.

Very comfortable shoe. It felt a little short. I returned it and will try a half size up.

Had to buy a new walking shoe and this was just was I needed. Super support feel not longer ache after 5 or 6 mile walk with the puppy. Highly recommend and will buy again. Couldn’t beat the price either ????

So disappointed. I wear between a 7.5 and 8 and in between a medium and a wide. I could barely get this shoe on. I wonder if this was a misfit. Really, it was unbelievably small.

I took off my old GEL Contend 4's and put on the 5's and walked the dog. They fit exactly the same as the 4's and there was no break in period. They have quite a cushy insole and fit into my arch nicely when walking. The best thing is the big toe box if you are like me and your foot is wide at the ball but not the heel. I got the

Very nice! I wear a size 37 birkenstock but I get 7.5 wide athletic shoes. I've worn Saucony and Asics and the sizes are consistent. Because they are not super expensive I can buy two pairs and alternate each day to give my feet a break. Nice shoes.

My second pair of Asics Gel. I think the fit is great for my small and a bit wide feet. I add an ortho insert due to plantar faciitis and the fit and comfort are still good. The grand shark/white color goes great with jeans as it is a navy color. Would recommend this shoe - it holds up very well.

The fit seemed large, but I thought I'd give them a try as I have had a similar pair for some time. I wondered if I was influenced by other reviews. They are very lightweight, which is nice. However, indeed, my foot just is swimming around in them too much; I'm afraid I'll have to send them back. For those who like a lot of room in the toe box, you will like this shoe.

I'm not a tennis shoe girl, but get bad shin splints with walking. These are great and solved my issue, good fit for me and they're cute too!

These sneakers are very comfortable, supportive, but cushy. Lost one star for not quite enough arch support. They fit true to size, and don't make my size 10 feet look too huge. I was lucky enough to try these on in a store, but then get a much better price at Zappos.