Customer Reviews ASICS Gel-Contend 9

This particular style has a very wide toe box

Shoe was too wide in the heel so that it slipped. I also thought the quality was lower than expected

I ordered my usual size in ASICS and the fit was very small. Not only was my big toe hard up against the toe of the shoe, but the shoe was very shallow in depth. My feet are on the slightly narrow side, so the fact that the shoe did not full embrace my foot was a shock! My foot was spilling out of this shoe. I never had that experience with ASCIS or any running shoe. IMHO the shoes are Defective and are being returned.

I run with my dogs and have been wearing a Brooks Glycerin and needed to replace then, but thought, oh, they cost so much, why not get some basic Asics. Big mistake. I miss the stability and the cushioning and really wish I had bought the Brooks at the same time as I would have sent these back, these are probably fine for walking, but really want a more substantial running shoe. The pricier Asics have worked too in the past. Good running shoes seem to cost more.

Wrong color otherwise fine

I have plantar fasciitis and tried this shoe. I regret it. It has little support. Went out on quick errands. The shoe has a fabric defect on the toe, where it feels like it is pulling my toe. I called customer service and there was no recourse. The associate was hung up on the fact I wore them. I have bought shoes at the store more worn than the way they look now. I don’t know what to do with shoes that have barely been worn and hurt my plantar fasciitis. Sad that I thought Zappos had better customer service. I’ll move on to Nordstrom.

The size was too small.

I like Asics but there were very few in my size, so I ordered these in what looked like a lilac color. They turned out to be almost white, with a sickly lavender tint. I don't regard running shoes as fashion items but these were just too ugly to keep.

The shoe size was correct but the right shoe has a raised seam on the right side of the shoe which rubs and irrates of of my foot.

The shoe was the correct size however they were not as supportive as I thought they would be. I wore them for a 40 minute workout and my feet were aching throughout. They were also tough to slide my foot into and constrictive on my feet once I had them laced. Overall just not the shoes for me

not enough arch support

The fit was fine. I just don't like the way the sole sticks out in the back

I really like the shoe. But after trying it on and walking around a bit, the shoe felt short. My big toe and second toe, left and right foot, were touching the inside toe end, making it pretty uncomfortable. For myself, I prefer a better insole.

I already did

This were a very hard shoe with regard to support.

Shoes arrived unlocked & without inner protective cardboard support. Appear used and from 2024 production year.

Quality is garbage unfortunately. The glue (?) holding the sole in crackles with every step. There's just no way I'm keeping them, which is unfortunate because I loved the look and they fit great.

The shoes are too narrow. Advertised as B width, the shoe is actually very narrow. Very disappointing

Ascis has changed how they make their shoes ... this pair was horrible!! It's too cushy and has no arch support. I didn't like the bigger sole. Unless Ascis goes back to the way they make their shoes ... I am done purchasing them. So sad. I have worn them for years.