Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7
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Customer Fit Survey:
72%"Felt true to size"
86%"Felt true to width"
86%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have purchased the Jolt 2 several times and have been very pleased with that product. For some reason, I couldn't find the Jolt 2 on the website a few weeks ago, so I purchased the GEL-CONTEND 7. I am not pleased with the comfort of this product. It is not comfortable at the front of the shoe. This morning I was able to find the Jolt 2 on the website and purchased 2 pair (like I have done in the past) to replace the GEL-CONTEND 7.
George C,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
That they have lowered the level of gel and they are not as comfortable
Swanny,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Not 4e not even close they feel like mediums I've given away so many ASICS its not funny. Online have so many sizes and widths but they just dont fit.
Raiders,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These are walking shoes at best. They are also tight; I'm 10.5 men's in Asics, Adidas, NB, Nike, consistently. These are tight. There is not enough material on the sides either, which adds to the feeling of lack of support. The gray color is great though.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I had to send original order back for and exchanged for a half size larger. I hope this is not common for the ACIS Brand.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Gary, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Somewhat smaller than the GEL-Contend 3 purchased several years ago. Will have to go from a size 11/4E to a size 11.5/4E.
CEDAR22,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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shoe laces were too short
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Man I love asics, but i was bummed with these. Talked to a number of sales assoc's as well and it seems there was a 2022 decision to make the show more pointy? No one got is shaped like that. And what a total loss for wide feet.
I rely on a wide type box and sadly the 4E... yeah I've worn puma's that felt less cramped. Might be harsh but seriously.
Anyhow without wandering off course too much, the shoes were way too narrow and even going up a full size they did not represent a wide shoe.
Too bad.
Maybe next year... or the next... or the next...
Stephen G,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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shoe was too narrow
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I ordered my normal size in these shoes and my toes were RIGHT at the tip of the shoe. Returned them for the next size up and they were way too big. Decided to keep them anyway and just wear thick socks because I was trying to just start a walking routine. First day wearing these the soles of my feet hurt sooooo bad. Decided to wear my older sneaks until I could get some inserts. Got some inserts but my feet still hurt...and for some reason my toes hurt after a long walk as well. They are super nice looking and seems to be made of good quality materials but they are not the right shoe for me.
Tesia, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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They are trashed and it's only December. Soles totally peeling off. I know my boys run their sneakers hard but this is a quality issue.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have been buying several pairs of each generation of the Asics Gel Contend (4, 5, 6)… a perfect fit. The two Gel Contend 7’s I bought were the same size as the others, but were shorter and narrower. I could not wear them but had trashed the boxes since all others in this series fit so well. I’ll keep the boxes next time so I can return them.
Din, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I’ve bought this same size sneaker at least a dozen times ASICS men’s 7.5 4 E unfortunately they are small all around I have to return them when I find the time. I don’t know what asic did label was correct. Btw I also bought a water resistant boot a bit ago and gave them awry they were about three sizes too big different company something is awry in labeling not your fault but labeling
Elaine, Zappos Customer,
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The sneakers came in a generic box with a note on the inside that the original packaging was damaged. When I tried them on, the left shoe fit well, though a little more narrower than the previous pair of Contends I have. The right shoe was a half size smaller. Both were marked as a 13. I'm confident I'm a size 13 in the Asics Contend, as this is my third pair. Inspecting them visually, the toe is different on the smaller size. Zappos quality has always been excellent. I realize everyone's feet are slightly different right to left, but this fit was an extreme difference. Asics Contend always ran true to size, even the one that fit felt narrower and a little tighter. This pair really felt like seconds - definitely not the same sizing right to left or quality I've come to expect from Zappos.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Poor quality construction. Bought these in August. Wear these exclusively for treadmill use at the gym, so they get maybe an hour a day wear, roughly four miles per day. Already have a hole in the toe of the left shoe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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I’m not sure these shoes are going to work. They are a bit too snug on the width. I’m thinking of returning them.
Dennis, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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My second toe is longer than my big toe due to past surgery. I wear size 12. I have bought ASICS in the past. for some reason these shoes run way too small. I ordered 13 my second toe still touches the tip of the shoe. Disappointing for these shoes are stylish, but not for me. I stick with my New Balance made in the USA.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Dennis, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Great fit but very dissatisfaction with comfort. I’ve ordered many pairs of running shoes and decided this time to try ZPpos. The cushioning is awful. None at all. My back hurt very bad after several days in these. Good shoes but not for running. Very disappointed. I did order another shoe from Road Runner shops.
I'd also recommend:
Hoka
William, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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they look good. but the souls are so thin and flimsy that the balls of my feet hurt constantly. too bad
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall2Rated 2 stars out of 5
Comfort2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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These shoes felt pretty good when I first put them on, and the sizing is right, but for whatever reason I can't make it a mile without the outside of my right foot hurting, and my shins screaming. But now I've worn them too much to return them, so they've gone straight to being workshop and lawnmowing shoes...
I'd also recommend:
Saucony
Bob, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
The shoes were not the shape advertised. They almost look like a clown shoe. My first time being disappointed by Asics.
Disappointed P,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
Purchased and extra wide fit and it fit like a narrow fit
Not H,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Comfort1Rated 1 star out of 5
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This item is NOT a 10 EEEE...it is a darn 10 extra wide! Why would you do that? 10 extra wide is NOTHING like a 10 EEEE
Susan, Zappos Customer,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
I have been buying ASCICS shoes for years now, 9.5 extra wide. They have always fit like a glove, and have been the most comfortable shoes I have ever tried. I tried recently to buy a new model the patriot 13 wide. I could barely get my foot in. I returned them for a Gel Contend-7 9.4 4E. Same problem. I returned them and tried half a size larger10.0 4E. Still too tight around the toes. I found that if you remove the foam insoles that you can get it to fit, but then the bottom of the foot doesn't feel comfortable. I will now have to look for a new brand of shoes that fit. I guess ASICS doesnt want return customers anymore...
JimD,
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Overall1Rated 1 star out of 5
Reviewed at Asics
They make my feet numb. Never had this issue with other pairs.
ChrisL11,
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