Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7
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Customer Fit Survey:
59%"Felt true to size"
80%"Felt true to width"
87%"Moderate arch support"
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Beautifully made shoes. I suggest you order them 1/2 size larger than what you usually wear, especially if you will be walking or standing for a long period of time.
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These were not very comfortable at all. I have had several pairs of Asics in the past and all have provided some level of arch support. These felt like they had very little to none. They were cute but not comfortable at all. I am returning them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I was looking for a very cushioned shoe to walk in. I’ve had ASICS before and loved them, but was looking for something a little more supportive because of some hip issues.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Just not a good fit at all. Narrow across the instep, but fine at the toebox and heel. Not a shoe for me.
I'd also recommend:
brooks, on running
JD, Zappos Customer,
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I usually wear a ladies size 8 1/2 in shoes, and order a 9 for tennis shoes, these for like they were a full size too small. Have to exchange for a size 9 1/2. Also beware they run narrow! I have narrow feet and they are almost too tight.
Crystal, Zappos Customer,
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almost too small, will order 1/2 size up next time. comfortable
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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These shoes must have been marked wrong. They are the same size I wear every day and I couldn't even get my foot in it.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I am returning my 9 1/2 M for a 9 1/2 W. I don’t typically require wide width but I could hardly get my feet in these. I love the looks of them but they cut me across the top of the foot and I know that would quickly become a problem. Many people marked that they run small but I was influenced by Zappos saying I should buy a 9!
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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The cushioning is great, but the shoe runs small in length as compared with other ASICS models.
Leslie B,
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Not as comfortable as the other ASICS I have purchased in the past
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I normally were a size 9.5 in Asics and received this as a Christmas present. Unfortunately, I have to send them back and since Asics doesn't do exchanged (So annoying, but live and learn!), I will have to find a different pair. The overall fit is too narrow and my toes are squished. Overall, the padding feels great but again just too narrow.
AngO,
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Overall3Rated 3 stars out of 5
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I have worn the Gel-Contend line for many years, my current pair is Gel-Contend 6 and have had most of the other lower numbers in the series. Received the Gel-Contend 7 today and the new design runs small. I still have my "6" so I can clearly see and feel the difference. In addition, the tongue of the shoe comes up higher giving for a more bulky versus sleek look. I am keeping for casual walking, errands but after all these years, sad to think I need to search for a new brand of running/exercise shoe.
OlgaT,
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Strings are too short
Bernadette, Zappos Customer,
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Shoes ran small, I ordered one size larger and a wide width. Material is ripping at the toe.
Kerry, Zappos Customer,
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Unfortunately this pair had to be returned… smaller than the exact same pair as maybe 2 weeks ago. Only difference was color of stripe. I wanted a back up pair, sorry it didn’t work out!
Princess, Zappos Customer,
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The shoes looked nice. Even though I ordered 1/2 size larger than what I usually wear, it felt a bit narrow. Also the back of the heel of the shoe was higher than I expected and rubbed against the back of my foot when I tried to walk, so I had to return them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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SO not "wide width". Pretty color, kind of Blue/Gray. More blue than gray. I can wear regular width in New Balance, but the toe box is narrow and pointed on these.
I'd also recommend:
New Balance
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoes is about 2 sizes smaller. Size up at least 1.5 sizes. Quality is good.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Love the way they look, but that 9 Wide felt like an 8 (or 7.5) narrow! Choose a larger size.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Runs so small I have to order the next half size up
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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This shoe felt narrow for a wide - D width shoe. Very little cushion. I like a stable shoe, but if you want cushion, this is not a good choice.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I have a pair of ASICS Contend 6, in a size 10, and they fit perfectly from the start. I have exchanged these once, and tried a 10 wide. However, this shoe is too tight and painful on the back of my ankle bone.
Jodi, Zappos Customer,
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I love Asics and have ordered many pair. These felt much too narrow and unfortunately must return them. Cute styling.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I’m not sure how I feel about the shoe yet. I have ran kn them 3 x’s and still experience joint pain. Will have to see how they do.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I originally ordered a size 7, as this is what I normally take in Asics athletic shoes. I returned the size 7, and order a half size up, but had to return that one, too. I hope the 8 I ordered will fit. It has yet to arrive.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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