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Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men

FA score8.9Great
Design7.5
Material9.5
Comfort9.5
Value for money9

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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

TYPE icon
TYPE
Shoes
OCCASION icon
OCCASION
Sports, Running, Walking
INSOLE icon
INSOLE
Ortholite Foam
MIDSOLE icon
MIDSOLE
EVA
BOTTOM SOLE icon
BOTTOM SOLE
Rubber
UPPER MATERIAL icon
UPPER MATERIAL
Engineered Mesh
ANKLE HEIGHT icon
ANKLE HEIGHT
Low top
TONGUE icon
TONGUE
Engineered Mesh
COLOUR icon
COLOUR
Black & Teal
GENDER icon
GENDER
Men

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Questions about this product

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: Built to Last: Asics shoes in this range might not look flashy, but their build quality is rock solid. Could be better: The Branding: There are too much branding on the shoes.

Where can I buy the Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men?

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 the Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men made of?

Insole: Ortholite Foam; Midsole: EVA; Bottom sole: Rubber; Upper material: Engineered Mesh. See Specifications above for the full details.

Is the Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men comfortable?

We score its comfort 9.5/10 (excellent), after using it ourselves.

Is the Asics GEL-CONTEND 9 Lace Up Running Shoes For Men good value for money?

Its value-for-money score is 9/10 (excellent): we weigh what you get against similar products we’ve tested.

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.

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