Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® Walker

I have problems with my feet hurting and it's really hard to find a shoe that works. I put these on and my feet felt instantly better. Asics do tend to run a bit smaller. I got 7 1/2 and they would have been better as an 8, but they are still wearable. The insoles are nice and comfy with enough support to keep my feet from hurting.

These shoes are very comfortable. They do run small - I had to order a half size larger. Initially they felt more narrow than usual but after wearing them a few days, they are more comfortable.

The size was right - with ASICS a full size up works fine and these were not as narrow as others have been in the bast. Really good support for walking and shoe is supportive enough. I'm returning them because they smell like a chemical plant - I've aired them out for almost two weeks and they still give me a headache and make my sinuses clog up. Ugh - I've had a few pairs in the past but never with this much odor and it usually went away quickly. Not these - too bad because these are almost as good as the old ASICS.

I returned these shoes because they were a little heavy and not that comfortable. I normally wear ASICS running shoes and thought this would be good for walking. I will stick to my running shoes.

Had to return these shoes. They were fairly comfortable, but felt like plastic and had a horribly STRONG chemical smell.

It slipped off my heel so I had to return.

Did not have the support I felt in other walking shoes.

After wearing just twice, had a blister where too many layers of fabric were joined together. Bummer because I did like the shoes.

NOT Wide! they call it W but definitely not. I have an old pair that are regular and are probably wider than these.

The recommended size is correct. Zappos has excellent service.

Just flet a bit too clunky. The toe box was really wide.

The style and size was ok, I suffer from plantar fasciitis and it did not provide as much support for my heel , but love the style.

Good

I needed a warm, water resistant, vegan walking shoe for the winter. These do not have enough arch support and without a removable foot bed cannot put in my own orthotic, so I returned them. They are not very attractive, but I can ignore that if they satisfy my other requirements.

Shoe fits but was snug at first. The shoe is a synthetic material and has a very rigid, plastic feel. Also sounds like noisy plastic when putting them on and walking. For a woman's shoe, has a bulky look. I would not buy these again.

Ran small in length. Looks good and gel on footbed is nice. Material is pleather/synthetic leather, which I didn't realize from website. I usually try to avoid pleather in shoes.

I did not like the fit, they were too narrow and I am looking for a more supportive and wider shoe.

these did not work for me. i have a high instep and that caused this shoe to rub on the top of my feet. Zappos replaced with an Asics Nimbus 21 which seems to be far more comfortable.