Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 7

Ordered a size 7 (38) and it was too small! Even next to the old nikes, they looked a size smaller.

I bought a half size up and they're still too small - I think it's the ridiculously excessive padding around the ankle. It pushes your foot in a weird way and is uncomfortable. This was for the all-black, size 8. Returning.

These are not running shoes. The foot bed is too soft. The toe box has changed. I've worn Asics for years, and the size 7 always fit perfectly. I ordered these in a 7, and the toe box cramps my middle to pinkie toes. I put about 20 running miles on these shoes, thinking I just needed to break them in. Unfortunately, they still feel tight at the toes, and the foot bed feels even mushier and less supported. They are probably fine for walking, but I wouldn't recommend them for running.

Too narrow and small even though I ordered a wide.

I have wide feet and a narrow heel so it is always difficult to order shoes online. I usually order New Balance, but thought I'd try these ASICS. Unfortunately, the shoes were so small I didn't even get them on. Even checked the box to see if maybe I got the wrong size, but no. Too bad, because they look really nice.

The size and fit were fine. I was expecting more arch support. Now I have to buy orthotic inserts for my brand new shoes.

Were not true to size, way too small. Very uncomfortable, no give.

I ordered a 10 Wide, neither of which seems to have occurred. Shoe was very tight when tried on with a low runner’s sock. Very disappointed.

Ordered a half-size up from normal and they were still really tight. Felt both too short and too narrow. Returning.

I am trying to find an Asics gel sneaker as soft as the one I have. This one is not it.

Something is wrong with the toe box on these....after wearing for a few hours my big toes were in major pain. This is the only shoe I've ever had an issue with Toe pain. very uncomfortable shoe after a day of walking and running errands; literally cramps in both feet. Arch support also very minimal.

Love the color/style and comfort for casual walks. Unfortunately for power walks with a wee bit of jogging, look for another shoe. This Gel-Contend7 is not designed (in my opinion) for anything more than either work if you’re in your feet all day or casual walks.

The photo is inaccurate for "mist/blazing coral" color. The pink is neon bright. I guess I should have paid attention to the color name "blazing coral," but anyway, it would be nice if the photo could capture the actual color. Will return.

Runs small and narrow.

These were overall tight in width and length

I ordered 4 pair of ASISC and only this one pair did not fit at all... too small. A full size smaller, very tight in the heel. also not as comfortable as any of the other ASICS I ordered. Pretty much a case of getting what you pay for.

I wear Asics Excite (all versions) in an 8.5 and they are perfect. Sadly the Content 7 does not fit like the Excite. It was shorter than 8.5, my toe was right against the end. And the toe box isn't as roomy. I wore these for one day and had a blister under my toe.

Unfortunately, I had to return these. I loved the way they looked but even though I ordered them in wide they were too tight. I think that the shoe runs narrow as I never have to order extra wide in any shoe. Sad about these...

I originally ordered my normal size 8.5 but it was too small so I ordered a half a size up which fits. I wanted to love these sneakers as I am an Asics fan. Unfortunately the quality has decreased immensely. The stitching around the toe area is poor. I will buy another brand going forward.

I have asics that are a few years old that I really love. While I have always had to buy a full size bigger, the normal width was always perfect. This time I had to go up 1 1/2 sizes up for the length to fit. No big deal because I don’t get hung up on the size of my show. However, even with the wide width they were too narrow!! So frustrating because I used to really love this brand. Had to return. Back to searching.

I don't understand wide sizes anymore. I ordered these shoes in a 7 wide and I had to struggle to get my foot in it. My toe came right to the tippy top. Sadly I have to return them. It seems wides fit like a medium.

I've worn ASICS before and they are my favorite trainer. This pair hurts both of my feet. I'm disappointed in the fit and feel of these. After a shift at the hospital, I can barely walk.

Made my feet uncomfortable and painful after walking for a while.