Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7

I have been wearing ASICS for a long time and they are usually true to size. I wear a 9 and these were a little tight and seemed about an 8.5 fit. I like the overall design of the shoe but just wasn't comfortable. My foot felt like it was asleep after wearing them for a few hours. I would recommend getting a larger size.

Not crazy about the color in person

First impression Stiff. Tight with thin socks on. Size 9 feels like 8 1/2 . But it really cradles my sore heal. Leaving for vacation so keeping them.

This shoe does NOT have a removable insole to accommodate orthotics. I had to return them.

This is the second or third time I’ve bought these same Asics sneakers and usually they feel fine right out of the box. This time, the fit is tighter, there’s not as much padding, and I’m getting blisters from the stitching inside the shoe. They feel like a $30 bargain sneaker, not $65+. Probably should have returned them…

I love the way these look, but they really don't have much arch support. They're ok for walking around, but after a 5k or slightly higher impact activity like zumba, they're not supportive enough and I have sore knees, feet, or hips the next day. Disappointed. Guess I'm going to have to invest more for better quality shoes.

Great looking shoe, but way too small.

Was a very tight 7 1/2

These were too small. I usually wear a 7med, but had to force my foot into these then my toes touched the front. They also felt narrow. Not sure if I would need a 7.5 or an 8.

I have used same shoe, same model, same size for years. Probably on 6th pair. The one received now is too small in length. I am so disappointed. This was one product I could count on to fit each time. I will order again in a few months thinking that maybe I had one from bad batch.

These shoes just didn’t work for me. I have been Ascics wearer for years but lately they have not met my expectstions

half size too small, felt a little cheap

These shoes are very comfortable, with a soft foot bed for walking long distances. I had to order them in Wide, due to bunions, and they fit well and don't constrict my toes or aggravate the bunion area. The shoelaces are great on these shoes! They stay tied and don't need to be double knotted. I walk up to four miles everyday, and with bunions I especially need good shoes to prevent pain. The downside is that after the second day of walking in them I developed a large blister on the lower part of my left Achilles tendon from the shoe rubbing there. I don't think the problem is going to go away with different socks, and I imagine I'll have to wear a bandage every time I go for my daily walks to prevent the blister from occurring over and over again. High quality socks can help, but often it's just the way a shoe forms to the feet that causes blisters and rubbing. One other thing is that these shoes don't have a little tab on the back to help pull them on over the heel, it's a small thing but it is nice to have a tab to easily pull a walking shoe on. Other than the blister, (which I am not saying is a defect of the shoe, just an affect I'm experiencing due to my foot shape and where the shoe rubs on my particular foot.) and the lack of a back tab, these are really comfortable shoes for long distance daily walking, even if you have bunions.

A bit on the right side. A size larger would have been ok.

This shoe fits very close, not roomy at all so you have to make allowance for wearing socks. I would order up a size because of this. Other than that, it holds the foot firmly and is not heavy.

I’ve had ankle and foot surgery and I was looking for a nice looking shoe with support for my healing foot. I purchased one size bigger than I normally wear and it wasn’t big enough for my sometimes swollen foot. I’m keeping them for when my foot is back to normal!

Needed a 12 in this shoe. Would have kept them, but the stitching on the top near toes on left shoe was defective and rubbed my foot. The 11.5 I tried did not have this issue but was too short. These shoes run a half size smaller than the scram 6

These are cute shoes, but were disappointing because they have very little arch support. I am sending them back.

NO noticeable arch support, had to return .

Not a good fit for a high instep.

Fit snug with socks. Material ok.

We ordered these to replace my daughters previous size 5 and 5.5 Asics. The new 6.5 wasn't any bigger than her old size 5.5! We will try a bigger size and wide width.

Very pretty shoe. Nice material. Unfortunately it did not feel wide. Also felt short for the size I ordered. This brand is supposed to have a wide toe box but I disagree.