ASICS Gel Contend 9

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    74%
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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: 255 g
    W: 218 g
    M: 269 g
    W: 241 g
    M: 281 g
    W: 235 g
    M: 283 g
    W: 244 g
    M: 252 g
    W: 218 g
    Forefoot
    Forefoot
    23 mm
    26 mm
    33 mm
    35 mm
    34 mm
    41 mm
    Heel to toe drop
    Heel to toe drop
    8 mm
    9 mm
    6 mm
    6 mm
    5 mm
    5 mm
    Heel
    Heel
    31 mm
    35 mm
    39 mm
    41 mm
    39 mm
    46 mm
    Brand
    Brand
    ASICS    		SalomonSkechersNew BalanceHokaHoka
    Shoe Type
    Shoe Type
    Comfortable    		ComfortableMaximalistComfortableLow dropMaximalistComfortableMaximalistComfortableLightweightMaximalist
    Breathable
    Breathable
    Rocker
    Rocker
    Techs
    Techs
    ASICS GelOrthoLite
    		New Balance Fresh Foam
    Environmental Characteristics
    Environmental Characteristics
    Sustainable
    		Vegan Ⓥ
    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 (+2119)
      TerrainRoad (+1421)
      UsagesDaily running (+1185)Gym (+44)
      BrandASICS (+262)
      Support TypeNeutral (+1661)
      Pronation TypeNeutral pronation (+1636)
      Strike TypeFore/Midfoot strike (+1166)Heel strike (+1145)
      Arch TypeHigh arch (+1583)
      Shoe TypeComfortable (+279)
      FitMedium toe box (+905)
      FeaturesBreathable (+789)Orthotic friendly (+519)Removable insole (+502)
      MaterialsMesh (+1000)
      TechsASICS Gel (+141)OrthoLite (+21)
      Environmental CharacteristicsSustainable (+187)
      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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