Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men
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Our verdict
What we liked
- Built to Last Asics shoes in this range might not look flashy, but their build quality is rock solid.
- Quality Mesh The engineered mesh quality is excellent with plenty of ventilation holes.
- Good Cushioning It comes with an Ortholite insole and "Amplifoam Plus" midsole which offers decent cushioning.
- Real Gel It features Asics' famous Gel Technology (a small layer inside) for shock absorption.
- Versatile Design The design is basic but very versatile—you can wear it for sports or casually.
- Performance King When tested, the grip and comfort were noticeably good. It puts performance over looks
Could be better
- The Branding There are too much branding on the shoes.
Specifications
About Asics
All AsicsAsics started in Kobe in 1949, when Kihachiro Onitsuka founded Onitsuka Shokai. The current name, taken from a Latin motto meaning a sound mind in a sound body, arrived with a 1977 merger. Asics India Private Limited was set up in Gurugram in 2012, and the brand opened its first company store in a south Delhi mall in 2015.
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Is the Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men worth buying?
We rate it 8.9/10 (great) after buying and testing it ourselves. What we liked most: Asics shoes in this range might not look flashy, but their build quality is rock solid. Could be better: There are too much branding on the shoes.
Where can I buy it?
It’s listed on Amazon, Flipkart and Myntra. The store buttons at the top of this page open each listing, so you can check today’s price and sizes there.
What is it made of?
Insole: Ortholite Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Engineered Mesh. See Specifications above for the full details.
Is it comfortable?
We score its comfort 9.5/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.
Is it good value for money?
Its value-for-money score is 9/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.
Is Asics an Indian brand?
No. Asics is from Japan, founded in 1949.
Is Asics a good brand?
We have bought and tested 14 Asics products, and their average FA score is 8.4/10 (great). The best-rated so far is the Lyte Colourblocked Sneakers For Men at 9.4/10.
How does Fashion Audit score products?
We buy every product ourselves and score it out of 10 on design, material quality, comfort and value for money. The FA score is the average of those scores. No paid placements: brands can’t buy a better score.
