Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7

Love the colors, but just too tight. Same size and width as my last three pairs of ASICS

I liked that these were not super flexible as I have arthritis in my foot. However, they just felt very uncomfortable. I couldn't wait to take them off. I ordered my usual size that I always wear, then exchanged them for a half size up - and they were still tight. I usually wear a 9 narrow, but order a medium for any swelling. The 9.5 medium was a strain to put on with thin socks.

fits well

Very comfortable sneaker. Some sneaker styles pinch me in all the wrong places, these do not.

They're good except my left foot feels a little too tight. I'd like to have them 1/2 size larger.

This design was at least a half size smaller than two other Asics models (Gel Excite and GT-1000). I like the colors but I can't judge anything else because I cannot get them on my foot. In photo: Gel Excite (grey) on left and Gel Contend 7 (blue) on right. The grey Gel Excite fits true to size.

This is a good looking shoe and I wanted to love it. However it's a little too narrow in the toe box for my feet. (Probably fine for most people.) I also ordered a pair of Asics Gel Excite 8 and found those to be a perfect fit for me. The Gel Contend 7 have medium support and a mesh top. They are a comfortable, everyday light shoe for walking/ shopping/etc. Not a hiking or running sneaker.

I normally wear size 10. Too small. Tried 10.5 Too small. Trying 11. A little big all around.

I should have sized up a half size, because these are very narrow and my toes are right at the end. I just use them for indoor cardio, though, and can go without socks, so they work okay. Very cute grey and pink combo.

I have another pair so knew these would be good shoes. The only detail I did not like is the striping color. Its described as "champagne" however its GOLD. I was not expecting gold. I thought it would be more yellow.

OK

I had been searching awhile for black sneakers that didn't have enormous wedge souls (I guess that's the new style) and a crazy color combination. These "classic" shoes look great and they feel good. Comfortable (although I've only taken them out for two walks so far). I ordered up a half size as per some of the other reviews and I agree that was the right call. They are mostly black with just the right splash of hot pink. So far I'm really happy with them.

I have worn a pair of ASICS Gel Cumulus 23 for the past 5 years in a size 11 for walking, not running. They were a little long but had fantastic arch support. After 5 years they obviously had no cushion left. Saw these and While I loved the style and the color, they were just too tight and had NO arch support at all. I would have liked to exchange them for a 10.5 wide, which is almost impossible to find, and sadly that was the case here. Since Zappos didn’t have them in that size and since the arch support was lacking I decided to just return them.

I am sending them back only because they are too short. My toes rub the end of the shoes. I bought an 11. I usually wear a 10.5 or 11.

Narrow

Runs very narrow. Wanted a wide but it wasn’t in stock so tried a regular width which was way too tight. Returned them.

We’re awaiting the second exchange of these shoes as the first and second (after sizing up 1/2 size) did not fit our daughter. Customer service were extremely helpful in the exchange. Beware of this style/shoe running quite small!

These are usually great shoes for me but the toe box was too narrow. Had to return them, sadly. As always, fast shipping and easy returns with Zappos!

I normally wear an 8 1/2 and have 2 pairs of this same shoe in an 8 1/2. I ordered normal size but it was too short. I returned and ordered a 9. They work great!

Very attractive shoe, the grey and pink is pretty. New it is stiff. I ordered my usual 10W. It fit tight. The toe box is small and the heel is wide. The width feels average, like a B width. Overall the shoe is like a wide B, but not a real D or a real W.

Nice sneaker but Asics seem to fit narrow and smaller than my usual size so I'm returning for a wide shoe and a size larger

I use these shoes for walking and for u-jam. Very comfortable and supportive for daily use. I wear a 6.5 narrow and purchase size 7 since my foot expands in heat. Good shoe for the price and lasts longer than other athletic type N*ke shoes.