Customer Reviews ASICS GEL-Contend® 8
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34%5Rated 5 stars out of 5
51%4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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4%2Rated 2 stars out of 5
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Customer Fit Survey:
80%"Felt true to size"
88%"Felt true to width"
80%"Moderate arch support"
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at ASICS
These are the absolute most comfortable walking sneakers that Ive ever worn
Denise M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at ASICS
Great shoe, why the extra long laces? You had them once, got rid of them, now back -- can easily trip on them.
Elee,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
I ordered a size 8.5 shoe, I received a size 8 shoe. I contacted Customer Service twice and asked them to send me a return shipping label so I could send them back and they could send me the size 8.5 that I ordered. Both times I just received the same computer generated response.
The one star is for Customer Service, not the shoe. I have the same style in a different color which I really like.
BarbM,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Reviewed at ASICS
Sneakers run very narrow even though I ordered a wide width
Gerri F,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Been running in these shoes since High School - and I've tried a lot of different shoes in-between then and now. But I've always come back to these.
HeidiHoCheerio,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
When I tried these Gel-Contend 8 at the Tangor Outlet Mall in Pigeon Forge, I felt like the shoes were actually made for my feet. I loved them so much that I wore them out the store and ordered a black pair to be shipped to me.
Lana G,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
I am surprised they arent comfortable. I like the color of the shoe but they are stiff and not very flexible. I thought they would break-in after I wore them a while but they are just not a very comfy shoe.
S B,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Comfortable shoe, I wish it had better support for people with flat feet
Mona80,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
These are the only sneaks I've found that I can wear all day and not have sore feet at the end of the day. I love them! And I appreciate the fun colors. : )
MarshaJ,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Nice Fit, True to size. Its comfortable to wear and fashionable too
Little M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
This shoe has a great comfortable fit. I would recommend
Addicted T,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
This is my first purchase of ASICS sneakers. Love them! Very comfortable and true to size. Will definitely buy again.
MiriPR,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
I have look for quite awhile to find an athletic shoe in this color. I have several pairs of ASICS.
Jeaddell,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
I love these sneakers. I wore them right out of the box to a city where I did a lot of walking. Theyre supportive and substantial without being clunky. And they look great.
Walking M,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Very comfortable and I like the looks of them. I walk 3-4 miles per day and they still feel great!
CCJZ,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Poor SupportGreat Support
This is a light weight, comfortable shoe. The reason for the return is the stripe sewn on top can be felt in the shoe and rubs my small toe.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
This doesn't seem like as solid a shoe as previous Gel Contends or other Asics shoes I have worn in the past. I always take the shoe cushion out and put in my orthotics but the sole doesn't seem as solid...
Alicia18,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They are true to size and width. Not super comfortable after being on my feet 14 hours but still breaking them in so am hoping that changes. Overall happy with them.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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I wear GEL-Contends while teaching aerobics and buy whatever version I find available. The Contend 8 runs a full half size smaller than usual; I swapped my usual size 9 (aka 39 or 40) for a 9.5. I also find them far stiffer than my previous Contends, but once on, they flex fine and don't dig into my ankles. I was happy to find my preferred brand in a light gray-and-pink colorway.
I'd also recommend:
Naot
Wren, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Great fit, great color! ASICS has such a great selection that I now own 2 pairs of different pink tennis shoes!! Life is so good!
Barbie E,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Not very much too them, basically no cushioning either.
VWolfe,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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Little snug
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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They were too small. I would have kept them if they fit.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
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I have been wearing Asics for years. This style feels it has less arch support than other models.
Anonymous, Zappos Customer,
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Overall4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Comfort4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Style4Rated 4 stars out of 5
Reviewed at ASICS
Love these sneakers- they are very comfortable & make my feet happy. Whats better than happy feet? I use these mostly for walking. They give me good support. Theyre stylish as well, I like their look, feel & cost.
Sharie,
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