Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 6

I wear 8.5 in tennis shoes. This time I ordered wide because my bunions are pretty darn sensitive lately. I’m 57 & I can’t wear cheap or uncomfortable shoes without suffering. These are great no break in time. Ordered same shoes in diff color. Very pleased. I’m a walker & very active on a daily basis. They work well for me. The wide fit perfect. My feet didn’t swim in them. I wear a thin footie.

I am 64 years old, and the only reason I’m telling you this, is because I have tried a lot of sneakers in my time. And these are hands down the most comfortable sneakers I have ever owned. Wore them food shopping today and I almost forgot I was wearing them. The only way you know they are on is from the laced area on top of your foot, holding them on. I’m so glad I tried these, please trust me and all the other reviews. You won’t regret it.

Literally the most comfortable sneaker I’ve ever worn. I usually spend double the amount on running shoes but these surpass. I run a couple miles per day and have never felt better.

I feel like I got suckered into this shoe by all the glowing reviews. Let me make life easier for you! Here is my "no B.S." review of this mediocre shoe: 1.) It feels like it runs a 1/2 size SHORT. I wear between an 8.5 and a 9 in Women's shoes, and the 9 was just barely okay in length. If you are in-between sizes like me, definitely go for the larger size, and even then, you may feel more comfortable in the next 1/2 size up. 2.) I have a normal-to-wide foot that still wears "normal width" shoes. I almost never have to wear W wide widths. However, I purchased both the 9 Regular and 9 Wide in this shoe, and while the 9 Regular would have been fine for walking, I think the 9 Wide is a must for running, when your feet get hot and a little swollen. If you are a person with skinny bird feet, you'll be fine in the Regular width, but if you are like me, on the wider side of normal, you may want the Wide shoe. 3.) The cushioning is good inside the shoe---much better than my Adidas Duramo 9 running shoes, or certainly my Adidas Puremotion, which are like walking on concrete. But don't believe any review that says "it's like walking on a cloud!!!!" because they're lying. The Gel Contend 6 padding is medium-good, not superlatively-good. I found that I was fine up to 5 miles in these shoes. But between 5-8 miles, it was quite painful, especially in the arch. Which brings me to my next point... 4.) The arch support is non-existent. It's completely flat in this shoe. That is not what I was led to believe by the description and glowing reviews. This shoe is supposed to be for Neutral-to-Underpronation (Supination) where you hit hard on the outer edge of your heel, and therefore is supposed to have good arch support for high arches. But it has almost nothing. I don't even understand how it can be marketed this way. My arches started hurting around Mile 5 and definitely hurt after the 6 mile mark. 5.) The back collar of the ankle opening comes up quite high, so if you are sensitive back there, you might not like the way it digs into your upper heel region. Overall, it's a mediocre shoe for the money. Don't pay more than $55....it's not the Holy Grail shoe that all the reviews would have you believe.

I thought I had found the perfect shoe for preventing pronation and being on my feet many hours daily. (I cook all our meals from scratch.) That is, until I stood up to walk, and the part of the shoe directly under my heels was soft and squished way down with each step. The rest of the shoe was firm and offered fabulous support. I also wanted a firm heel. Walking in my home required lots of conscious effort. Each step caused my heel to bottom out and put strange pressure on my hip joints as my feet rolled forward. This shoe fit my foot and hugged my arch perfectly. I rarely say that about shoes. I'm so sorry the area under my heels was not firm. I ordered the birch/champagne, and that combo is elegant. Zappos is so generous about returns. I have a very difficult time finding shoes that fit properly. I've been a loyal Zappos customer for years.

I originally loved these shoes, but they got a hole in the left big toe area within 4 months (probably less than 125 miles). Granted, they weren’t the most expensive sneakers out there, but I would have thought they’d have lasted longer. (I just read a review of a different ASICS model where the same thing happened to that reviewer. Maybe this is a “thing” with this company??)

I bought these for my 8-year-old daughter. These run a full ½ size small. They are great quality and the most comfortable shoes shes had!

You get what you pay for. I love ASICS running shoes usually but these don’t provide enough cushion and zero arch support. Returning.

Provided much needed support- definitely good for overpronation.

My main complaint is no arch support. I have severe overpronation for both feet, and my ankle fell over with every step. Otherwise, they felt comfortable - a little bouncy when I walked. I returned them due to the lack of support for fallen arches.

These shoes are so comfortable! I walk miles every day and they were perfect from the first time I put them on.

I wear an 8.5 wide, and these fit really well. They are more supportive than some of the Nikes I have owned in the past. They don't look as nice as some brands, but for the price, I can live with that.

This sneaker actually has enough cushion that I don't need to wear my orthotics on my daily walks. Easy removal of insert to place the orthotic though, and they fit nicely. The arch support was good. These sneakers are comfortable right out of the box. I am going to order another pair before asics changes this model, the gel contend 6. I have a narrow foot, and the size 7 fit perfectly. I tried the 7 wide, and it would be perfect if you have a wide foot.

Nice neutral grey color. No blisters from breaking in.

I can’t say enough good things about these shoes. I’ve been wearing Contends for a long time, and when I stray from them because of flashier colors and fun trends elsewhere, I always come back to these shoes. They’re so comfortable. They last a long time. The padding is terrific. I have several autoimmune diseases and my feet are always swelling, yet I can still wear these in a medium (can’t do that with the Excites). I needed a good shoe for my overweight self to walk 3 miles daily and here I am back at the Contend. They never fail me!

I love these shoes! I never say that about shoes but these are amazing and felt perfect from the moment I put them on. Running in them is a joy! Yup - I said that and wrote it down! A joy!!!!

I received by ASICS GEL-Contend 6 yesterday. I am always so impressed with Zappos quick delivery! These shoes very comfortable right out of the box, and I wore them on a two mile trail in the afternoon and experienced no discomfort at all! I like the navy color that I chose and am pleased with the purchase.

This is my third pair of Asics Gel Contends. These Asics shoes reliably fit my 7.5 wide foot. They are not too expensive so I can get a new pair every 6-12 months to keep a cushion for my feet.

I wear an 8 so ordered an 8 and the shoes fit fine. They are extremely comfortable with a cushiony feel. Love them!

Fit really well once I put my own support in them, they felt great. I wish they were a little more breathable, I want a pair of shoes for summer and they are hard to find, but I really like these. Love the color, light grey and white, yes in some light they may seem to have a little blue tint but they are grey.

True to size and fit. A little disappointed with the comfort. My Gel Contend 4's provided a little more comfort.

I bought these shoes in my 'normal' size and also a 1/2 size larger to try. Walking in them at home I was fine in these, but I work at a grocery store where I log miles on hard surfaces every time I'm at work, and I knew my feet would swell. I ended up returning this pair of shoes and keeping the 1/2 size larger, because overall they were just that more comfortable. I feel the footbed on these shoes is just a bit too firm for all the walking I do at work, but for casual wear they'd be perfect.

Love them! Have a hard time finding good tennies now for some reason - old age has brought on pinkie toe bunnion and my feet seem to have spattered - longer and wider. Ordered these in a 10 wide and they fit perfectly. Decent support. No break in required. Right amount of padding. And a great price. Might need a second pair!

This is my second pair!. Fits comfortably. Using it for my work since i’m on my feet most of the time and i need comfort as well as support for my feet.

One of the things that I love about Asic's is that the sizing is consistent, and that is true in this case as well. The shoe is comfy; it will replace the shoe that I used to wear to Jazzercise and the gym. It has great support for both, but it also flexible enough for the dancing. I would have liked a bit more arch support but I can live with what is there or buy an insert. And even in the current situation, the shoes arrived relatively quickly. Greatly appreciate you Zappos!