ASICS Gel Contend 9

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    72%
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    Overview

    The Gel Contend 9 is a neutral comfortable road running shoe that uses OrthoLite technology from ASICS.

    The Gel Contend 9 is the newest model from the family, and has a breathable construction, orthotic friendly and removable insole design. As a neutral support shoe, it's suitable for runners with neutral pronation.

    According to our analysis of reviews from experts around the world, it averages a review score of 74%. This puts it in the lowest rated 20% of comparable running shoes.

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    Weight
    Weight
    M: 275 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 298 g
    W: 264 g
    M: 230 g
    W: 201 g
    M: 286 g
    W: 255 g
    M: 255 g
    W: 224 g
    M: 264 g
    W: 227 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    23 mm
    M: 28 mm
    W: 26 mm
    27 mm
    38 mm
    29 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    6 mm
    4 mm
    10 mm
    8 mm
    10 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    31 mm
    M: 32 mm
    W: 30 mm
    37 mm
    46 mm
    39 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		ReebokAltraBrooksASICSMizuno
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Comfortable
    		ComfortableLightweightLow dropMaximalistMaximalistComfortableMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS GelOrthoLite
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Sustainable
    		Sustainable
    Common characteristics
    RoadDaily runningGymNeutralNeutral pronationFore/Midfoot strikeHeel strikeHigh archOrthotic friendlyRemovable insole
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    ASICS Gel Contend 9: what the experts say (2 reviews)

      ASICS Gel Contend 9 characteristics and specifications

      Characteristics
      SportsRunning (+2231)
      TerrainRoad (+1506)
      UsagesDaily running (+1250)Gym (+51)
      BrandASICS (+273)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1760)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1726)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1247)Heel strike (+1214)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1673)
      Shoe TypeComfortable (+341)
      FitMedium toe box (+921)
      FeaturesBreathable (+843)Orthotic friendly (+625)Removable insole (+608)
      MaterialsMesh (+1093)
      TechsASICS Gel (+146)OrthoLite (+31)
      Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable (+198)
      Specificationsvs Average
      Model
      9
      Measurements
      Weight
      M: 275 g
      W: 235 g
      Heel to toe drop
      8 mm
      Heel
      31 mm
      Forefoot
      23 mm

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