ASICS Men's Gel-Contend 8 Running Shoes

ASICS Men’s Gel-Contend 8 Running Shoes

(13 customer reviews)

$49.95

Last updated on November 23, 2024 2:05 am Details
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Description

  • Rearfoot GEL technology cushioning: Improves impact absorption and creates a softer feeling at footstrike
  • Jacquard mesh upper: Improves airflow
  • OrthoLite sockliner: Offers excellent step-in comfort
  • Flex grooves in the outsole: Improve flexibility
  • Synthetic stitching on the overlays: Improves support

Additional information

Product Dimensions

12.44 x 7.75 x 4.75 inches, 1.7 Pounds
Item model number

1011B492/1011B493.027
Department

mens
Date First Available

August 24, 2023
Manufacturer

Asics

13 reviews for ASICS Men’s Gel-Contend 8 Running Shoes

  1. KS reviewer –

    My son is running in these for cross country so he puts a lot of miles on them. He says they are still comfortable and they don’t look as though they had too much wear and tear on them midway through the season. Great buy.

  2. florida customer –

    Nice product. Comfortable. Looks great. True to size.

  3. Joel Haas –

    These are a nice, breathable workout sneaker for the price. They do, however, have a rather firm midsole. So unless you have never had any issues with knee pain, it’s probably best to avoid these for high volume running on pavement or harder surfaces (treadmills seems to be Ok). I’ve struggled with some joint pain (esp. knees) that re-surfaced while I was wearing these and got much over 20 miles a week running on pavement. Going to a more cushioned model helped resolve this knee pain. But if you have a lower BMI, good running form, and no history of joint pain, these might be great for you.
    On the positive, these were very comfortable out of the box, fit my average width feet well, and offered good support. I wear between a size 10 1/2 and a size 11 (men’s) most of the time, and the 10 1/2s fit my foot well. I’m not really thrilled with the insoles on these; they are a fairly cheap looking foam and, although not initially glued in, get stuck to midsole over time and tend to tear when you try to remove them for drying, etc.
    Although very breathable, the uppers are a little flimsy and developed some holes pretty quickly. I got a bit over 200 miles out of these before the outsoles started wearing through in the toe area. I don’t have the best running gait and tend to supinate a bit, so your mileage may vary.
    If you want a nice pair of good value sneakers for walking, working out at the gym, and/or running off pavement, these should be comfy, very breathable, and supportive for most folks. If, however, you have a history of knee pain and/or plan to run a lot on pavement, it’s probably best to find something with a softer midsole and/or more overall cushion. Also, you can probably find a more durable outsole in more mid to high end models.

  4. Tomasz –

    fast service,perfect snickers.!!!!!!

  5. Dinzer Cradness –

    I always try shoes on at a shoe store chain where they leave you alone. Even though I wear a common size, it can be difficult to find the right fit. When I put these Asics Gel-Contend 8’s on, my first thought was wow, these are heaven on my feet! If that store beats Amazon’s price, I buy it there; and if Amazon beats that store, I buy from Amazon. Amazon was significantly less expensive, so no brainer. My fave color is the Indigo Blue/Island Blue. They look really cool. Even though these shoes are running shoes, I use them (along with a few other brands) as an everyday shoe including walking and hiking, and they are superb for all uses. I’ll never know why people buy shoes online without first trying them on!

  6. Owen Tabler –

    Lightweight and comfortable. Love that they have a wide option. Unfortunately the material is delicate and easy to tear. One snag will rip right through, so be careful

  7. The Soy –

    i have a pair of asics trainers that i love. super comfy, but are tight and get your feet sore after a while (they are trainers, not casual wear) and i wanted a pair of shows, that were light, and as comfy in their support as the trainers. these are them. great shoes. great bargain!

  8. Ana –

    Calidad , diseño y comodidad.

  9. Steve Lanham –

    Comfortable, good support, good quality. Reasonable price

  10. JAIME ANTONIO CARDONA GARDA –

    El calzado brinda una comodidad estupenda. Hechos con materiales de buena calidad y a excelente precio.

  11. Mario –

    excelente par de tennis. muy buen precio y muy bonitos y cómodos y prácticos

  12. Bob –

    I had bought multiple pairs of Asics over the years. This pair is my in the house sneakers and they are an excellent fit and very comfortable. I find the Asics give me the best stability of all the sneakers.
    If you look at my reviews you will see a different Asics I gave a low rating because they seem too narrow and too short but are labeled the same size.

  13. Jerrod –

    I normally wear a 10.5 in other brands, but amazon recommended an 11 and they were a perfect fit. For the price they’re tough to beat.

    Stylish, comfortable, and high quality. Exactly what I need to run away from all my problems.

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