ASICS Men's Gel-Contend 7 Running Shoe

Product Information

The best thing is to see the Contend as a complementary shoe to alternate with your regular shoes and get your feet used to a different configuration. Therefore, we advise you to use them for your training and opt for a more premium model for your race. The Amplifoam Midsole is engineered to maintain durability at softer densities which will provide you with better flexibility, comfort, and platform adaptability ideal for natural running.

If you’re looking for a shoe to take you on faster, longer runs and keep you from damaged joints, it’s best to look elsewhere. The Contend 7 is an entry-level shoe, and while it performs well overall, longer distances like half-marathons and marathons may magnify its shortcomings. This was noticeable towards the end of my runs, when fatigue (and laziness) set in I felt the shoes gently push my foot back towards centre.I had used the shoes for only about 250*kms of running appro, and already the shoes are tearing apart. Stumbling into the sneaker game later than usual, he started out behind a camera through long hiking expeditions around the world. He's also worked for Under Armour from 2016 to 2018 and helped launch their running collection in Europe (in particular the HOVR shoes).

yeah they are not the fanciest but I like them and they are very durable and after almost 1 year and cleaning them weekly they look like new. For each running shoe model we analyze reviews from many sources to propose an overall score and a consensus. When I opened the box my first thought was for a budget-friendly shoe they look more like a higher-end shoe. However, I found that anything above a comfortable pace to be too much for these to take, even with a comfortable 33mm stack height. Often with budget shoes, you might find that the material of the upper is plasticy and falls apart relatively quickly.

The technology this shoe has to offer is its rearfoot GEL technology, a durable AMPLIFOAM midsole, and an OrthoLite sock liner. In addition, Kevin is a 300-hour certified yoga teacher (Sivananda) and uses this experience to run more mindfully with a focus on well-being over performance.