ASICS GEL-Contend 4

Daily trainer · Neutral · Road · 10.5 oz · 10mm drop

Discontinued — we no longer see this shoe in stock. The ASICS GEL-Contend 5 replaced it

How it ranks

The ASICS GEL-Contend 4 rates in the 63rd percentile overall among daily trainers. It rates highest on value.

Based on 4 runner reviews.

ASICS GEL-Contend 4

/ 5

Very good

Overall rating

We estimate how this shoe ranks by combining runner ratings, whether reviewers say they'd buy a shoe again, and direct comparisons to other shoes they've run in. We also consider related product-line performance and trusted external ratings. More review data helps narrow the likely rating range.

Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

80/100
Overall

Overall rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (80/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 63% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

The shaded band shows the rating range we think is most likely.

80
Value

Value rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Very good (90/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 84% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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90
Comfort

Comfort rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (70/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 28% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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70
Durability

Durability rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (66/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 18% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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66
Cushioning

Cushioning rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Average (63/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 15% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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63
Appearance

Appearance rating

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Better Shoes Rating

Below average (58/100)

Compared To Other Shoes

Scores better than 7% of shoes

Compared with all shoes

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58

What runners say

“I normally log about 700 miles before needing a new pair.”
marathonNoob 5/5 Full review
“The insole wears out prematurely compared to the rest of the shoe.”
did 5/5 Full review
“Made of rather hard rubber that takes a long time to wear down.”
marathonNoob 5/5 Full review
“They feel heavy and it feels hard when I hit the pavement.”
3/5 Full review
“Many people need more cushioning to avoid injury.”
marathonNoob 5/5 Full review
“It fits well and accommodates the Powerstep insole I need.”
5/5 Full review
“Durable though, and no injuries.”
3/5 Full review

Prefer this shoe over another

75% 3/4

Reader Ratings

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Great Value

marathonNoob · Apr 29, 2020

5/5

Overall

I used to buy $100-120 shoes. Once, in a pinch, I bought a pair of these shoes for $35 and now they are all that I will buy. Before I could only put about 300-400 miles on a pair of shoes, but in these I normally log about 700 miles before needing a new pair. They are extremely durable, made of rather hard rubber that takes a long time to wear down. Granted, these shoes may not be for everyone since many people need more cushioning to avoid injury.
Comfort
4/5
Cushioning
3/5
Durability
5/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Works Well Enough

Anonymous runner · Sep 27, 2018

5/5

Overall

This shoe doesn't aggravate the 7 problems I have with my left foot. It fits well and accommodates the Powerstep insole I need to not reinjure my posterior tibialis tendon. I know it's kind of a lightweight shoe but I'm a low-mileage masters track runner.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
4/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
4/5
Value
5/5

Asics Gen Contend 4 are amazing except for the insole durability

did · Jul 12, 2018

5/5

Overall

These shoes are great - comfortable, stylish, affordable - except that the insole wears out prematurely compared to the rest of the shoe. The insole wears out in the lateral forefoot where my foot strikes - it may be due to my form but the outsole shows no signs of similar wear. For $50 I can't complain.
Comfort
5/5
Cushioning
5/5
Durability
3/5
Appearance
5/5
Value
5/5

Not great

Anonymous runner · Feb 8, 2018

3/5

Overall

I picked up these shoes in a pinch and they aren't great. They feel heavy and it feels hard when I hit the pavement. Durable though, and no injuries.
Comfort
2/5
Cushioning
2/5
Durability
4/5
Appearance
2/5
Value
2/5

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ASICS GEL-Contend 4
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Shoe properties
Type
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Daily trainer
Pronation
Neutral
Neutral
Neutral
Weight
10.5 oz M
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Stack
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Drop
1mm
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7mm
Release
2017 Q1
2024 Q2
2024 Q2
MSRP
$70 Lower MSRP
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$200
Best price
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$149.99
Ratings
Overall
Above average (63%)
Above average (61%)
Exceptional (>99%) Best overall
Comfort
Below average (29%)
Average (45%)
Exceptional (99%) Best comfort
Cushioning
Bottom tier (15%)
Bottom tier (14%)
Exceptional (99%) Best cushioning
Durability
Bottom tier (18%)
Bottom tier (21%)
Exceptional (99%) Best durability
Appearance
Bottom tier (7%)
Bottom tier (5%)
Exceptional (97%) Best appearance
Value
Very good (84%)
Very good (83%)
Very good (87%) Best value
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