The Gel Contend is a neutral lightweight road running shoe family utilising GEL tech by Asics.
The Gel Contend 6 Twist uses breathable design. Its support type is designated as neutral, meaning that it's designed for runners with neutral pronation. The latest model in the family is the ASICS Gel Contend 8.
Based on our monitoring of prices across the internet, it's currently in the cheapest 10% of running shoes today.
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released | Released | Dec 2022 | Oct 2022 | Jun 2021 | Oct 2022 | |
Weight | Weight238 g | M: 244 g W: 210 g | 292 g | M: 241 g W: 215 g | M: 292 g W: 269 g | 210 g |
Forefoot | Forefoot | M: 25 mm W: 25 mm | 31 mm | 27 mm | ||
Heel to toe drop | Heel to toe drop10 mm | M: 10 mm W: 9 mm | 10 mm | 6 mm | 8 mm | 6 mm |
Heel | Heel | M: 35 mm W: 33 mm | 37 mm | 35 mm | ||
Usages | UsagesDaily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training | Daily running | Daily runningSpeed training |
Brand | BrandAsics | adidas | Asics | Brooks | Saucony | New Balance |
Strike Type | Strike TypeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Heel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike | Fore/Midfoot strikeHeel strike |
Shoe Type | Shoe TypeLightweight | LightweightMaximalist | LightweightMaximalist | Maximalist | Lightweight | |
Orthotic friendly | Orthotic friendly | |||||
Removable insole | Removable insole | |||||
Techs | TechsGEL | Lightstrike | GEL | PWRRUN | ||
Environmental Characteristics | Environmental Characteristics | Sustainable | SustainableVegan Ⓥ | |||
Common characteristicsRoadNeutralNeutral pronationHigh archBreathable |
Characteristics | |
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Sports | Running (+1623) |
Terrain | Road (+1076) |
Usages | Daily running (+917) |
Brand | Asics (+218) |
Support Type | Neutral (+1277) |
Pronation Type | Neutral pronation (+1302) |
Strike Type | Heel strike (+943) |
Arch Type | High arch (+1269) |
Shoe Type | Lightweight (+352) |
Fit | Medium toe box (+642) |
Features | Breathable (+764) |
Materials | Mesh (+743) |
Techs | GEL (+118) |
Specifications | vs Average | |
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Model | 6 Twist | |
Measurements | ||
Weight | 238 g | |
Heel to toe drop | 10 mm |