Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7

Sneaker left me with pain in heel

These ASICS definitely fit at least a half-size smaller than my current pair of Under Armour shoes, and I didn’t feel any kind of arch support. Cool design, and they seemed like they’d be nice if they were more my size and had a bit of arch support.

Love ASICS but needed a wide width - the wide width shoe is not wide. Have to buy 2 different sizes because of right foot being larger than left because of ankle injury. had to send both back because of needing a wide on one foot.

I have worn Aesics in the past and ordered the same size. These ran small, so I returned them.

This is my 3rd pair of this style asics (I have the gel-contend 6 and a similar one), and I'm a bit disappointed in these. My main reason for getting this style is the wide toe box area, but in the contend 7's they have narrowed it slightly. Also the support is not as good as in my 2 other pairs of asics bought in the last 2 years. Even the shoelaces are shorter, its hard to double knot them. Too bad, I'd rather they increased the price instead of skimping on the quality.

These shoes run a half size small and a bit narrow but it seems to be typical of some Asics. There isn't enough cushion in the forefoot either so if you're getting these to walk around on concrete (think warehouse) I don't think they'd be sufficient. My feet hurt at the end of the day. Definitely wouldn't get these for running. Overall, would not purchase again and had they not gotten messed up on my first wear, I would have returned them.

Felt a little tight for me and didn't offer the comfort my Gel-Kumo Lyte 2s do. The blue was also a little more green/teal than the picture showed (thought it would be a true navy). Am returning, but not a bad shoe.

I’ve worn ASICS for years and was so surprised and disappointed that they were about 1/2 to a full size smaller. I have a similar pair of ASICS and when held up next to one another you could visible see the discrepancy.

I have a high arch and shoe dud not support in correct place.

size was ok. Did not feel foot was supported in arch.

Soft insole but no arch support. Shoe was also 1/2 size too short.

Nice sneaker but tighter than others I have purchased in the same size. Hopefully, they will stretch out. I always have issues with a hole forming on the top.

I ordered a half size larger but it still felt smaller. Also the shoe was a little harder to put on at the instep. You may need to order a whole size larger.

The sneakers are very comfortable. I was advised by my foot doctor to start wearing wide shoes because of my Morton’s Neuroma. These were the first ones I could find in a size 5 wide. I only wish the gray was lighter. As always the free shipping and easy returns are great especially since I will be looking for more wide shoes.

Hard to get my foot into the sneaker. Nice looking and updated style

Sizing not correct for my foot. Too small Needs a loop on the heel to put them on. Good looking shoe

I've been wearing Asics for years and have always worn a size 8.5. This order I had to order a 9. I'm not sure if they changed manufacturers or what but the 8.5 was just a little short. Maybe my foot grew. Who knows. Besides that, the back of the right shoe is irritating my heel. Not sure why. Hoping it works itself out. The navy blue and gold coloring is nice. I usually go for the white shoes, so this was a chance for me with the darker color but I like it and hope it won't show dirt as bad. Zappos shipped it to me very fast and the return of the 8.5 was very easy.

Returned. These shoes had zero arch support. The soles were flat.

These shoes have absolutely no arch support. I'm surprised because my last pair of Asics had moderate arch support. I pulled out the insoles and inserted Dr. Scholl's 3/4 length orthotics, and I'm hoping that works. I tried inserting orthotics on top of the (totally flat) insoles and they shoes no longer fit.

Just not right for my feet. I have a difficult foot to fit.

I think this shoe felt smaller and a big snugger than usual but summer is coming and I wear thinner socks so it should be ok. Colors were great and the style is good. They have moderate arch support and are good for walking.